Know Your Star: Bhumi Pednekar

She hopes to be a future leader of the nation, as her Twitter bio suggests.

The actress' idea of fitness is to have water infused with lemon, mint and cucumber.

This is funny but the actress has a weird taste in films. That explains why she has watched Kamaal R Khan's 'Deshdrohi' over a hundred times.

She had her first crush in school when she was in Grade 6.

For her first film, 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha', the actress auditioned for more than two months. She had to gain weight to play the role of an over-sized bride.

She worked as an assistant casting director for YRF and was instrumental for the casting of films such as 'Chak De India', 'Rocket Singh Salesman of the Year' and 'Teen Patti'

The actress completed her graduation in Commerce through correspondence.

She sought formal training in acting from Subhash Ghai's Whistling Woods International.

The actress did her schooling from Arya Vidya Mandir, Juhu in Mumbai.

Bhumi's parentage includes a Maharashtrian father and a Haryanvi mother. She also has a younger sister, Samiksha, who is an aspiring lawyer.

Bhumi Pednekar has been breaking stereotypes and redefining the perceptions of the Indian leading heroine since her sensational debut in 'Dum Laga Ke Haisha'. With her powerful performances in 'Toilet Ek Prem Kathaa', 'Shubh Mangal Saavdhaan', 'Lust Stories', Sonchiriya, Saand Ki Aankh, Bala, Pati Patni Aur Woh and Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, the actress has proved that she isn't scared to experiment with her choices and that she is capable of performing each one of them with aplomb. But how well do you know her? Click ahead to find out some interesting facts about the confident actress.