Vineet Kumar

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

For other people named Vineeth, see Vineeth (disambiguation).

Vineet Kumar
Born
Patna, Bihar, India
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndian
EducationPatna Collegiate School, Patna
Bihar National College, Patna University
National School of Drama
OccupationActor
Years active1992–present
Notable work
Vikramarkudu
Spouse(s)
Manoranjan Dhaliwal
​
(m. 1998)​
Parent(s)Saheb Lal Srivastava (Father)
Prabha Srivastava (Mother)
RelativesSunit Kumar (Brother)
AwardsIndian Television Academy Awards, 2016

Personal life

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]

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 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]

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.[10]

Filmography

Hindi films
YearFilmRoleOther notes
1994Drohkaal
1996Sanshodhan
1997Daud
1998Hazaar Chaurasi Ki Maa
1999Kachche DhaageBhagta
Godmother
Shool
Thakshak
2001Aks
2002SochBharose
MakdeeVineet Kumar
2003Yeh DilMithuwa Yadav
Ek Din 24 Ghante[11][12]Mr. Patel
2004Shobhayatra
Chot
2005Pehchaan: The Face of TruthAjay Lal
2006Strings - Bound by faith[13]Pujari
Dil Se Pooch Kidhar Jaana Hai
2007Eik Dasttak[14]
Dhokha
2012Ata Pata Laapata[15]Hawaldar[16]Release Date – 2 November 2012
2013Janta V/S Janardan - Bechara Aam Aadmi
Club 60[17][18]SinhaRelease Date – 6 December 2013
2014ManjunathSP Zaki AhmadRelease Date – 9 May 2014
2015MasaanDom RajaIndia Release - 24 July 2015
2016Subah Ke Pehle[19]Short Film
2017Yahan Sabhi Gyani Hain
Laal Jalti Hai Chita[20]Short Film - Voice
202114 Phere
Roam Rome Mein
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
MaharaniGauri Shankar PandeyWeb series
2022 The Great Indian MurderAmbika PrasadWeb Series

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

Regional films
YearFilmRoleOther notes
2006VikramarkuduBavujiTelugu
2010Rama Rama Krishna KrishnaPawar
ZamanaKannada
2011KandireegaTelugu
VelayudhamUlaganthan (Supporting Antagonist)Tamil
2013NaayakDassuTelugu
2014AagaduNagaraju
Brother of Bommali[22]
2015ShivamBhoji Reddy
2016Sardaar Gabbar Singh
SupremePatnaik
2018Inttelligent[23]Home Minister
Touch Chesi Chudu[24]Keshava Prasad
2019Operation 2019Minister
Chanakya
PhulmaniaNagpuri (Sadri) language
2020BombhaatDadaTelugu

Television
YearTV seriesRoleOther notes
2016 - 2017Jaana Na Dil Se DoorKailash KashyapStar 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
2000ItihaasDD National
1995-1997SwabhimaanDD National
1994Shikast
1994KurukshetraZee TV
–Aatish
–Reporter
–Hum Bhi Hain Tumhare
–Sea Hawks
–Ab Ayega 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. Vineet Kumar's Profile on IMDB
  2. National School of Drama alumni list of 1989
  3. Vineet's mantra of success
  4. "Ramkhilavan kin faces action - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
  5. Masaan Review on KoiMoi
  6. Masaan Reviews
  7. "2015 Official Selection". Cannes. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
  8. "Screenings Guide". Festival de Cannes. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
  9. "'Masaan' - Movie Review". No. Post.Jagran.com. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  10. "Indian Television Academy Awards 2016".
  11. N, Anjum (7 November 2003). "Run Nandita, run". Rediff. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
  12. "rediff.com Movies: Box Office -- Hits & Misses for the week ending November 11, 2003". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  13. http://www.ofdb.de/view.php?page=liste&Name=Vineet+Kumar
  14. Eik Dasttak (2007), retrieved 30 December 2017
  15. Ata Pata Laapata on IMDB
  16. Ata Pata Laapata Cast and Crew – IMDB
  17. Mahurat of Club 60
  18. Club 60 on IMDB
  19. "Subah Ke Pehle". Pet Project Films. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  20. "Laal Jalti Hai Chita". Pet Project Films. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  21. Return to Rajapur – IMDB
  22. "Brother of Bommali review. Brother of Bommali Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz Telugu". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  23. "Inttelligent movie review: Sai Dharam Tej's film showcases an outdated format, stale humour- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  24. admin (2 February 2018). "Touch Chesi Chudu - Movie Review". telugucinema.com. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  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[Usurped!]
  32. "The Indian Telly Awards 2003 : Nominees for the Popular Awards". tellyawards.indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  33. "16th Annual Indian Television Academy Awards".
  34. "List of winners from the Indian Television Academy Awards 2016". The Times of India.
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