Bhumika Gurung Malhotra, professionally known as Bhumika Gurung, is an Indian actress who primarily works in Hindi television. She is best known for portraying Namkeen "Nimki" Kumari in Nimki Mukhiya and its sequel Nimki Vidhayak.[1]
Personal life
In March 2022, Gurung married Shekhar Malhotra.[2]
Career
Gurung made her television debut with Gumrah: End of Innocence in 2014. She later appeared in shows such as Yeh Hai Aashiqui and Mastaangi - One Love Story Two Lifetimes.
In 2017, she appeared in the film Wedding Anniversary. The same year, she gained wider recognition after being cast in the titular role of Namkeen "Nimki" Kumari in Nimki Mukhiya.[3] She reprised the role in its sequel, Nimki Vidhayak, which further established her in Hindi television.Gurung rose to prominence in 2017 with Nimki Mukhiya. In 2019, she reprised the titular role in its sequel Nimki Vidhayak, which followed Nimki’s journey into politics.[4]
In 2021, she portrayed Meera in Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2.[5] In 2022, she played the lead role of Rani in Hara Sindoor and made her web series debut with Chingari.
In 2024, she appeared in the audio series Secret Ameerzada as Shanaya Gill. Later, Gurung returned to television with Bas Itna Sa Khwaab, where she portrayed Shagun Trivedi.[6] In 2025, she appeared in the film The Secret of Devkaali.[7]
As of 2026, she is seen portraying Saara Sethi in Itti Si Khushi.[8]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Template:Refh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Wedding Anniversary | Aarti | ||
| 2025 | The Secret of Devkaali | [9] |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Template:Refh |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Gumrah: End of Innocence | |||
| Yeh Hai Aashiqui | Kelly | |||
| 2016 | Mastaangi - One Love Story Two Lifetimes | Vanessa | ||
| 2017–2019 | Nimki Mukhiya | Namkeen "Nimki" Kumari | [10] | |
| 2019–2020 | Nimki Vidhayak | Namkeen "Nimki" Kumari | [11] | |
| 2020 | Savdhaan India | [12] | ||
| 2021 | Humkadam | Tara | [13] | |
| Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 2 | Meera | [14] | ||
| 2022 | Hara Sindoor | Rani | ||
| 2024–2025 | Bas Itna Sa Khwaab | Shagun Trivedi | [15] | |
| 2026–present | Itti Si Khushi | Saara Sethi | [16] |
Web series
- Chingari[17] (2022) as Chingari Chaubey
Audio series
- Secret Ameerzada[18] (2024) as Shanaya Gill
References
- ↑ Star Bharat’s NEW LEAD actress Bhumika Gurung’s tribute to her father. ABP Live(2017-09-13). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bhumika Gurung to tie the knot on March 8: ‘It’s going to be a sweet, small wedding’. The Indian Express(2022-02-09). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bhumika Gurung: Audience should be patient with Nimki. Mid-Day(2018-05-08). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Nimki Vidhayak actress Bhumika Gurung has no political interest. India Today(2019-08-08). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Exclusive: Bhumika Gurung joins Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2. The Times of India(2021-04-20). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bhumika Gurung returns to TV with Bas Itna Sa Khwaab. The Times of India(2024-11-04). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Sanjay Mishra, Bhumika Gurung, and Cast Attend 'The Secret of Devkaali' Press Conference. The Times of India(2025-04-16). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Itti Si Khushi: Bhumika Gurung enters as Saara to add twist in Anvita's life, says 'She is unpredictable'. Mid-Day(2026-03-31). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Actress Bhumika Gurung on 'The Secret Of Devkaali': My skin tone was altered to match the film's colour palette. Sakshi Post(7 February 2025).
- ↑ Television actress Bhumika Gurung injured during cycle competition practice for 'Nimki Mukhiya'. The New Indian Express(2017-09-25). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bhumika Gurung, Abhishek Sharma and others at the launch of Nimki Vidhayak. The Times of India(2019-08-08). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Savdhaan India role left Bhumika Gurung emotionally devastated. The Siasat Daily(2020-10-21). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bhumika Gurung, best known as TV's Nimki Mukhiya, is set to return to the small screen in a new avatar. The Times of India(2021-01-12). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ I decided to quit Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2 around two weeks ago even before I fell sick, says Bhumika Gurung. The Times of India(2021-06-23). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bhumika Gurung from Bas Itna Sa Khwaab: This is the first time I am stepping into the shoes of an antagonist. The Times of India(2024-12-03). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bhumika Gurung, who joined the show 'Itti Si Khushi', said, "My character looks confident but is very complex from within.. Mayapuri(2026-03-30). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Bhumika Gurung to make web debut with crime thriller Chingari. The Tribune(2022-04-30). Retrieved 2026-04-07.
- ↑ Watch: Paras Kalnawat and Bhumika Gurung unite for Secret Ameerzada. News18(2024-03-20). Retrieved 2026-04-07.