Vineet Kumar is an Indian actor. The veteran actor from National School of Drama, is known for his works in Hindi, Telugu, and English language films and Television.[1] He is best known for his works in films such as Masaan, Drohkaal, Kachche Dhaage, Aks, Yeh Dil, Soch and Shool. His Hollywood assignments include Return to Rajapur with Lynn Collins; Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain with Martin Sheen and Mischa Barton. He has also appeared in a number of Telugu, Kannada, and Bhojpuri films. He received critical acclaim for his work in the Telugu film Vikramarkudu.[2][3]
Vineet Kumar | |
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Born | Patna, Bihar, India |
Education | Patna Collegiate School, Patna Bihar National College, Patna University National School of Drama |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 1974/75–present |
Notable work | Drohkaal, Vikramarkudu, Masaan |
Spouse | Manoranjan Dhaliwal (m. 1995) |
Relatives | Sunit Kumar (brother) |
Awards | Indian Television Academy Awards, 2016 |
Kumar currently lives in Mumbai and is married to Manoranjan Dhaliwal who teaches ESL at Princess Noura University in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He loves photography and is an amateur photographer as well. He is younger brother of Bihar Cadre IPS officer Sunit Kumar.[4]
He has appeared in a number of Hindi films. These include Drohkaal, Kachche Dhaage, Aks, Yeh Dil, Soch and Shool. Apart from Bollywood movies, he has also worked on Hollywood assignments such as Return to Rajapur with Lynn Collins; Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain with Martin Sheen and Mischa Barton. He has also appeared in a number of Telugu, Tamil and Bhojpuri movies. He received critical acclaim for his work in the Telugu movie Vikramarkudu.
He has worked with veteran directors like Govind Nihalani, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Prakash Jha and Ram Gopal Varma, among others. Apart from being a well known face on Indian Television, Vineet is well respected by actors and directors of enviable stature.
He received positive reviews for his work in Masaan and has been termed 'Brilliant' for his role as a professional cremator.[5][6] Masaan was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival winning two awards.[7][8][9]
Vineet won the Best Actor in Negative Role (Jury) award for Jaana Na Dil Se Door at the 16th Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) in 2016.[10]
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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1994 | Drohkaal | ||
1996 | Sanshodhan | ||
1997 | Daud | ||
1998 | Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa | ||
1999 | Kachche Dhaage | Bhagta | |
Godmother | |||
Shool | |||
Thakshak | |||
2001 | Aks | ||
2002 | Soch | Bharose | |
Makdee | Vineet Kumar | ||
2003 | Yeh Dil | Mithuwa Yadav | |
Ek Din 24 Ghante[11][12] | Mr. Patel | ||
2004 | Shobhayatra | ||
Chot | |||
2005 | Pehchaan: The Face of Truth | Ajay Lal | |
2006 | Strings - Bound by faith[13] | Pujari | |
Dil Se Pooch Kidhar Jaana Hai | |||
2007 | Eik Dasttak[14] | ||
Dhokha | |||
2012 | Ata Pata Laapata[15] | Hawaldar[16] | Release Date – 2 November 2012 |
2013 | Janta V/S Janardan - Bechara Aam Aadmi | ||
Club 60[17][18] | Sinha | Release Date – 6 December 2013 | |
2014 | Manjunath | SP Zaki Ahmad | Release Date – 9 May 2014 |
2015 | Masaan | Dom Raja | India Release - 24 July 2015 |
2016 | Subah Ke Pehle[19] | Short Film | |
2017 | Yahan Sabhi Gyani Hain | ||
Laal Jalti Hai Chita[20] | Short Film - Voice | ||
2021 | 14 Phere | ||
Roam Rome Mein | |||
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | |||
Maharani | Gauri Shankar Pandey | Web series | |
2022 | The Great Indian Murder | Ambika Prasad | Web Series |
Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi | Neta Ji | web series |
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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2006 | Vikramarkudu | Bavuji | |
2010 | Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | Pawar | |
2011 | Kandireega | ||
2013 | Naayak | Dassu | |
2014 | Aagadu | Nagaraju | |
Brother of Bommali[21] | |||
2015 | Shivam | Bhoji Reddy | |
2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | ||
Supreme | Patnaik | ||
2018 | Inttelligent[22] | Home Minister | |
Touch Chesi Chudu[23] | Keshava Prasad | ||
2019 | Operation 2019 | Minister | |
Chanakya | |||
2020 | Bombhaat | Dada |
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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2010 | Zamana | TBA | Kannada |
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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2011 | Velayudham | Ulaganathan | Tamil |
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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2019 | Phulmania | TBA | Nagpuri |
Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
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1992 | Electric Moon | ||
2006 | Return to Rajapur[24] | Lal | |
Strings | |||
2014 | Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Choudhury | |
2015 | Fly Away Solo | Cannes Release - 19 May 2015 | |
Year | TV series | Role | Other notes |
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2016 - 2017 | Jaana Na Dil Se Door | Kailash Kashyap | Star Plus - May 9, 2016 |
2014 - 2015 | Maha Kumbh (TV series) | Khoye Paye Pandey | Life Ok |
2012 | Chidiya Ghar | Sudama | Sab TV – Episodes: 216–222 |
2010 | Hum - Ek Chote Gaon Ki Badi Kahani[25][26] | DD National | |
2010 | Lapataganj[27][28][29] | Kachua Chacha | Sab TV |
2005 - 2009 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Zee TV | |
2003 | Yeh Public Hai Sab Jaanti Hai[30] | Sab TV | |
2003 | Kashmeer | Star Plus | |
2002-2004 | Dhadkan | Sony TV | |
2003 | Kabhie Kabhie | Zee TV | |
2002 | Kagaar | ||
2002 | Ramkhelawan C.M. & Family[31] | Ramkhelawan C.M. | Sab TV |
2000 | Itihaas | DD National | |
1995-1997 | Swabhimaan | DD National | |
1994 | Shikast | ||
1994 | Kurukshetra | Zee TV | |
– | Aatish | ||
– | Reporter | ||
– | Hum Bhi Hain Tumhare | ||
– | Sea Hawks | ||
– | Ab Ayega Mazaa | ||
– | Ek Din Ki Wardi | ||
– | Kshitij | ||
– | Kadam | ||
– | Yugantar |
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes |
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2003 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Ramkhilawan CM & Family | Nominated | [32] |
2016 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Jaana Na Dil Se Door | Won | [33][34] |