Vineet Kumar

Vineet Kumar
विनीत कुमार
Vineet with his Camera
Native name विनीत कुमार
Born Vineet Kumar
(1957-06-06) 6 June 1957
Patna, Bihar, India
Residence Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Other names Vinit Kumar[1]
Bineet Kumar
Vinith Kumar
Vineeth Kumar
Citizenship Indian
Education Patna Collegiate School, Patna
Bihar National College, Patna University
National School of Drama
Occupation Actor
Years active 1992–present
Notable work Vikramarkudu
Home town Patna, Bihar, India
Spouse(s)
Manoranjan Dhaliwal (m. 1998)
Parent(s) Saheb Lal Srivastava (Father)
Prabha Srivastava (Mother)
Relatives Sunit Kumar (Brother)
Awards Indian Television Academy Awards, 2016

Vineet Kumar (born 22 February 1957) is an Indian film actor. The veteran actor from National School of Drama, is known for his works in Hindi, English and Telugu language films and Television.[2] 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, Tamil and Bhojpuri films. He received critical acclaim for his work in the Telugu film Vikramarkudu.[3][4]

Early life

Vineet was born in Patna, Bihar to Saheb Lal Srivastava and Prabha Srivastava. He did his schooling from Patna Collegiate School. He completed his graduation from Bihar National College, Patna. He was very active in theatre during his college days in Patna. He went on to join the Indian Peoples' Theatre Association (IPTA), Patna, in 1973. After 14 years of stage work and participating in national politics during the Jayaprakash Narayan Movement, he moved to Delhi to join the National School of Drama where he completed his Masters & Fellowship in Dramatic Arts.

Personal life

Vineet 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.[5]

Career

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 Vikramarkudu, the Telugu version of Rowdy Rathore.

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.[6][7] Masaan was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival winning two awards.[8][9][10]

Awards, honours and recognition

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.[11]

Filmography

Hindi films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2017Yahan Sabhi Gyani Hain
2017Laal Jalti Hai ChitaShort Film - Voice
2016Subah Ke Pehle[12]Short Film
2015MasaanDom RajaIndia Release - 24 July 2015
2014Janta V/S Janardan - Bechara Aam Aadmi
2014ManjunathSP Zaki AhmadRelease Date – 9 May 2014
2013Club 60[13][14]SinhaRelease Date – 6 December 2013
2012Ata Pata Laapata[15]Hawaldar[16]Release Date – 2 November 2012
2007Dhokha
2007Eik Dasttak[17]
2006Strings - Bound by faith[18]Pujari
2006Dil Se Pooch Kidhar Jaana Hai
2005Pehchaan: The Face of TruthAjay Lal
2004Chot
2004Shobhayatra
2003Yeh DilMithuwa Yadav
2003Ek Din 24 Ghante[19][20]Mr. Patel
2002MakdeeVineet Kumar
2002SochBharose
2001Aks
1999Kachche DhaageBhagta
1999Shool
1999Thakshak
1999Godmother
1998Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa
1997Daud
1996Sanshodhan
1994Drohkaal

English films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2015Fly Away SoloCannes Release - 19 May 2015
2014Bhopal: A Prayer for RainChoudhury
2006Return to Rajapur[21]Lal
2006Strings
1992Electric Moon

Regional films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2018Touch Chesi Chudu[22]Home MinisterTelugu
2018Inttelligent[23]Telugu
2016SupremePatnaikTelugu
2016Sardaar Gabbar SinghTelugu
2015ShivamBhoji ReddyTelugu
2014AagaduNagarajuTelugu
2014Brother of Bommali[24]Telugu
2013NaayakDassuTelugu
2011KandireegaTelugu
2011VelayudhamUlaganthan (Supporting Antagonist)Tamil
2010Rama Rama Krishna KrishnaPawarTelugu
2010ZamanaKannada
2006VikramarkuduBavujiTelugu

Television

YearTV seriesRoleOther notes
2016 - 2017Jaana Na Dil Se DoorKailashStar Plus - May 9, 2016
2014 - 2015Maha Kumbh (TV series)Khoye Paye PandeyLife Ok
2012Chidiya GharSudamaSab TV – Episodes: 216–222
2010Hum - Ek Chote Gaon Ki Badi Kahani[25][26]DD National
2010Lapataganj[27][28][29]Kachua ChachaSab TV
2003Yeh Public Hai Sab Jaanti Hai[30]Sab TV
2003KashmeerStar Plus
2002-2004DhadkanSony TV
2003Kabhie KabhieZee TV
2002Kagaar
2002Ramkhelawan C.M. & Family[31]Ramkhelawan C.M.Sab TV
2000Itihaas
1995-1997SwabhimaanDD National
1994Shikast
1994KurukshetraZee TV
–Aatish
–Reporter
–Hum Bhi Hain Tumhare
–Sea Hawks
–Ab Aayega Mazaa
–Ek Din Ki Wardi
–Kshitij
–Kadam
–Yugantar

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultNotes
2003Indian Telly AwardsBest Actor in a Comic Role (Male)Ramkhilawan CM & FamilyNominated[32]
2016Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleJaana Na Dil Se DoorWon[33][34]

References

  1. ↑ "Vinit Kumar". IMDb. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. ↑ Vineet Kumar's Profile on IMDB
  3. ↑ National School of Drama alumni list of 1989
  4. ↑ Vineet's mantra of success
  5. ↑ "Ramkhilavan kin faces action - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2017-09-23.
  6. ↑ Masaan Review on KoiMoi
  7. ↑ Masaan Reviews
  8. ↑ "2015 Official Selection". Cannes. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  9. ↑ "Screenings Guide". Festival de Cannes. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  10. ↑ "'Masaan' - Movie Review" (Post.Jagran.com). Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  11. ↑ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2016".
  12. ↑ Subah Ke Pehle - Short Film
  13. ↑ Mahurat of Club 60
  14. ↑ Club 60 on IMDB
  15. ↑ Ata Pata Laapata on IMDB
  16. ↑ Ata Pata Laapata Cast and Crew – IMDB
  17. ↑ Eik Dasttak (2007), retrieved 2017-12-30
  18. ↑ http://www.ofdb.de/view.php?page=liste&Name=Vineet+Kumar
  19. ↑ N, Anjum (7 November 2003). "Run Nandita, run". Rediff. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
  20. ↑ http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/nov/11box.htm
  21. ↑ Return to Rajapur – IMDB
  22. ↑ admin (2018-02-02). "Touch Chesi Chudu - Movie Review". telugucinema.com. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  23. ↑ "Inttelligent movie review: Sai Dharam Tej's film showcases an outdated format, stale humour- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 2018-03-09.
  24. ↑ "Brother of Bommali review. Brother of Bommali Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz Telugu". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  25. ↑ 'Hum Log' to come in a new avtar in Doordarshan
  26. ↑ Hum – A new Hum Log relaunches in Doordarshan’
  27. ↑ Lapataganj's getting ‘real’
  28. ↑ Look who’s throwing attitude
  29. ↑ Lapataganj – Sharad Joshi ki Kahaniyoon ka pata
  30. ↑ Yeh Public hai sab jaanti hai – The Sunday Tribune
  31. ↑ TV serial on Laloo touches a raw nerve
  32. ↑ "The Indian Telly Awards 2003 : Nominees for the Popular Awards". tellyawards.indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 2018-02-07.
  33. ↑ "16th Annual Indian Television Academy Awards".
  34. ↑ "List of winners from the Indian Television Academy Awards 2016".
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