Real name – Bhumika was born as Rachna Chawla on 21 August 1978 in New Delhi.

South Indian cinema roots – Before Bollywood fame, she became a leading star in Telugu films like Kushi (2001), Okkadu (2003), and Simhadri (2003).

Bollywood debut with Salman Khan – Her first Hindi film was Tere Naam (2003), where she played Nirjara. Director Satish Kaushik personally selected her after seeing her work in South films.

Minimal makeup in Tere Naam – To keep her character Nirjara authentic and innocent, she used very little makeup throughout the film.

Award-winning actress – She won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress (Telugu) for Kushi (2001) and received critical acclaim for Tere Naam.

Television beginnings – Before films, she appeared in the Zee TV serial Hip Hip Hurray in the late 1990s.

Family life – She married yoga guru Bharath Thakur in 2007, and they have a son.

Multi-lingual career – Apart from Hindi and Telugu, she has acted in Tamil (Sillunu Oru Kaadhal), Kannada, Bhojpuri, Punjabi, and Malayalam films.

Stage performer – Bhumika has also participated in stage shows and cultural events, showcasing her versatility beyond cinema.

Low-profile personality – Despite her fame, she avoids controversies and maintains a private lifestyle, focusing on family and selective film projects.