Vineet Kumar

Vineet Kumar 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]

Vineet Kumar
Vineet Kumar
Born
Vineet Kumar

Patna, Bihar, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesVinit Kumar[1]
Bineet Kumar
Vinith Kumar
Vineeth Kumar
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.[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 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.[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
2019Roam Rome Mein
2019Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
2017Yahan Sabhi Gyani Hain
2017Laal Jalti Hai Chita[12]Short Film - Voice
2016Subah Ke Pehle[13]Short Film
2015MasaanDom RajaIndia Release - 24 July 2015
2014Janta V/S Janardan - Bechara Aam Aadmi
2014ManjunathSP Zaki AhmadRelease Date – 9 May 2014
2013Club 60[14][15]SinhaRelease Date – 6 December 2013
2012Ata Pata Laapata[16]Hawaldar[17]Release Date – 2 November 2012
2007Dhokha
2007Eik Dasttak[18]
2006Strings - Bound by faith[19]Pujari
2006Dil Se Pooch Kidhar Jaana Hai
2005Pehchaan: The Face of TruthAjay Lal
2004Chot
2004Shobhayatra
2003Yeh DilMithuwa Yadav
2003Ek Din 24 Ghante[20][21]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[22]Lal
2006Strings
1992Electric Moon

Regional films
YearFilmRoleOther notes
2019PhulmaniaNagpuri (Sadri) language
2019Operation 2019MinisterTelugu
2019ChanakyaTelugu
2018Touch Chesi Chudu[23]Keshava PrasadTelugu
2018Inttelligent[24]Home MinisterTelugu
2016SupremePatnaikTelugu
2016Sardaar Gabbar SinghTelugu
2015ShivamBhoji ReddyTelugu
2014AagaduNagarajuTelugu
2014Brother of Bommali[25]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[26][27]DD National
2010Lapataganj[28][29][30]Kachua ChachaSab TV
2003Yeh Public Hai Sab Jaanti Hai[31]Sab TV
2003KashmeerStar Plus
2002-2004DhadkanSony TV
2003Kabhie KabhieZee TV
2002Kagaar
2002Ramkhelawan C.M. & Family[32]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[33]
2016Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleJaana Na Dil Se DoorWon[34][35]
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References
  1. "Vinit Kumar". IMDb. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  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 23 September 2017.
  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. "Laal Jalti Hai Chita". Pet Project Films. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  13. "Subah Ke Pehle". Pet Project Films. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  14. Mahurat of Club 60
  15. Club 60 on IMDB
  16. Ata Pata Laapata on IMDB
  17. Ata Pata Laapata Cast and Crew – IMDB
  18. Eik Dasttak (2007), retrieved 30 December 2017
  19. http://www.ofdb.de/view.php?page=liste&Name=Vineet+Kumar
  20. N, Anjum (7 November 2003). "Run Nandita, run". Rediff. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
  21. http://www.rediff.com/movies/2003/nov/11box.htm
  22. Return to Rajapur – IMDB
  23. admin (2 February 2018). "Touch Chesi Chudu - Movie Review". telugucinema.com. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  24. "Inttelligent movie review: Sai Dharam Tej's film showcases an outdated format, stale humour- Entertainment News, Firstpost". Firstpost. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  25. "Brother of Bommali review. Brother of Bommali Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz Telugu". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
  26. 'Hum Log' to come in a new avtar in Doordarshan
  27. Hum – A new Hum Log relaunches in Doordarshan’
  28. Lapataganj's getting ‘real’
  29. Look who’s throwing attitude
  30. Lapataganj – Sharad Joshi ki Kahaniyoon ka pata
  31. Yeh Public hai sab jaanti hai – The Sunday Tribune
  32. TV serial on Laloo touches a raw nerve
  33. "The Indian Telly Awards 2003 : Nominees for the Popular Awards". tellyawards.indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  34. "16th Annual Indian Television Academy Awards".
  35. "List of winners from the Indian Television Academy Awards 2016".
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