This actress shot to fame overnight after her debut film with Salman Khan. Later, she revealed getting replaced in two blockbusters that went on to…
Making your debut in the film industry alongside Salman Khan is truly a dream of many. Only a few get the chance to turn this dream into reality. So, let’s discuss an actor who entered industry with one of Salman Khan’s highest grossers and later, missed out on roles in iconic films like Jab We Met and Munna Bhai MBBS.
We’re talking about none other than Bhumika Chawla. Born on August 21, 1978, she was born and bought in Delhi. In 1997, she relocated to Mumbai and kickstarted her career, initially working in advertisement and Hindi music videos.
After making her name in Telugu and Tamil film industry, Chawla bagged her first Bollywood film, Tere Naam, alongside Salman Khan. The film was a massive hit at the box office. She also won the award for the best debut.
Later, Bhumika started getting a lot offers. However, she remained selective and choosy with the projects. Eventually she did some films that were half successful and half didn’t perform well. In an interview, Chawla recalled, ““Ek hi baar mujhe bura laga tha, jab maine Jab We Met sign ki aur nahi hui (That’s the only time I’ve felt bad about losing a film). I was the first one, Bobby (Deol) and me, when it was called Train. Then, it was Shahid (Kapoor) and me, and then Shahid and Ayesha (Takia), and then Shahid and Kareena (Kapoor). That’s how things happened, but it’s okay. I only felt bad once and then never again because I just move on. I don’t think much about it. I had signed Munna Bhai MBBS, but it didn’t happen. Kannathil Muthamittal with Mani (Ratnam) sir didn’t happen.”
Bhumika later appeared in films like Run (2004), Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa (2004), Silsilay (2005), and Dil Jo Bhi Kahey… (2005), Family – Ties of Blood (2006).
After this, Bhumika distanced herself from the acting world. Nearly a decade later, she was seen in MS Dhoni, playing the character of cricketer’s sister in the movie. She also reunited with Salman after in 2023 with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan.
Talking about her personal life, Bhumika is happily married to Bharat Thakur, her yoga instructor. The couple welcomed their first child, a son in February 2014 who they named Yash.
