Vineet Kumar
Vineet Kumar | |
|---|---|
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| Born | Patna, Bihar, India |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1974/75–present |
| Notable work | |
| Spouse | Manoranjan Dhaliwal (m. 1995) |
| Relatives | Sunit Kumar (brother) |
| Awards | Indian Television Academy Awards, 2016 |
Vineet Kumar is an Indian actor from the National School of Drama, known for his works in Hindi, Telugu, and English language films and television. 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.[3][4]
Personal life
[edit]He is younger brother of Bihar Cadre IPS officer Sunit Kumar.[5]
Marriage 28 June 1995
Career
[edit]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 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
[edit]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
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2023) |
Hindi films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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[12][13] | Mr. Patel | ||
| 2004 | Shobhayatra | ||
| Chot | |||
| 2005 | Pehchaan: The Face of Truth | Ajay Lal | |
| 2006 | Strings - Bound by faith[14] | Pujari | |
| Dil Se Pooch Kidhar Jaana Hai | |||
| 2007 | Dhokha | ||
| 2012 | Ata Pata Laapata[citation needed] | Hawaldar[citation needed] | |
| 2013 | Janta V/S Janardan - Bechara Aam Aadmi | ||
| Club 60[15][failed verification] | Sinha | ||
| 2014 | Manjunath | SP Zaki Ahmad | |
| 2015 | Masaan | Dom Raja | |
| 2016 | Subah Ke Pehle[16] | Short Film | |
| 2017 | Yahan Sabhi Gyani Hain | ||
| Laal Jalti Hai Chita[17] | Short Film - Voice | ||
| 2021 | 14 Phere | ||
| Roam Rome Mein | |||
| Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi | |||
| 2023 | Bholaa |
Telugu films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Other notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Vikramarkudu | Bavuji | ||
| 2010 | Rama Rama Krishna Krishna | Pawar | ||
| 2011 | Kandireega | |||
| 2013 | Naayak | Dassu | ||
| 2014 | Aagadu | Nagaraju | ||
| Brother of Bommali[18] | ||||
| 2015 | Shivam | Bhoji Reddy | ||
| 2016 | Sardaar Gabbar Singh | |||
| Supreme | Patnaik | |||
| 2018 | Inttelligent[19] | Home Minister | ||
| Touch Chesi Chudu[20] | Keshava Prasad | |||
| 2019 | Operation 2019 | Minister | ||
| Chanakya | ||||
| 2020 | Bombhaat | Dada | ||
| 2023 | S.K.N: Survaana Kshetram Namahaa | Agent Prasad |
Tamil films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Velayudham | Ulaganathan | Tamil |
Nagpuri films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Phulmania | TBA | Nagpuri |
English films
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Electric Moon | ||
| 2006 | Return to Rajapur | Lal | |
| Strings | |||
| 2014 | Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain | Choudhury | |
| 2015 | Fly Away Solo | Cannes Release - 19 May 2015 |
Television
[edit] | This section of a biography of a living person does not include any references or sources. (January 2023) |
| Year | TV series | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Garmi | Bairagi Baba | Web Series |
| 2022 | Maharani 2[21] | Gauri Shankar Pandey[citation needed] | Web Series |
| The Great Indian Murder | Ambika Prasad | Web Series | |
| Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar Wapsi | Neta Ji | Web Weries | |
| 2021 | Maharani | Gauri Shankar Pandey[citation needed] | Web Series |
| 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 |
| 2013 - 2014 | Lapataganj (Ek Bar Phir) | Kachhua Chacha | Sab TV |
| 2012 | Chidiya Ghar | Sudama | Sab TV – Episodes: 216–222 |
| 2010 | Hum - Ek Chote Gaon Ki Badi Kahani[22][23] | DD National | |
| Lapataganj: Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata[24][25][26] | Kachua Chacha | Sab TV | |
| 2005 - 2009 | Saat Phere: Saloni Ka Safar | Zee TV | |
| 2003 | Yeh Public Hai Sab Jaanti Hai[27] | Sab TV | |
| Kashmeer | Star Plus | ||
| Kabhie Kabhie | Zee TV | ||
| 2002-2004 | Dhadkan | Sony TV | |
| 2002 | Kagaar | ||
| Ramkhelawan C.M. & Family[28] | Ramkhelawan C.M. | Sab TV | |
| 2000 | Itihaas | DD National | |
| 1996 | Aahat | Shankar (ep 31-32), Zorba (ep 42-43) | Sony TV |
| 1995-1997 | Swabhimaan | DD National | |
| 1994 | Shikast | ||
| Kurukshetra | Zee TV | ||
| – | Aatish | ||
| – | Reporter | ||
| – | Hum Bhi Hain Tumhare | ||
| – | Sea Hawks | ||
| – | Ab Ayega Mazaa | ||
| – | Ek Din Ki Wardi | ||
| – | Kshitij | ||
| – | Kadam | ||
| – | Yugantar |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor in a Comic Role (Male) | Ramkhilawan CM & Family | Nominated | [29] |
| 2016 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | Jaana Na Dil Se Door | Won | [30][31] |
References
[edit]- ^ Vineet Kumar talks about wife Manoranjan
- ^ Vineet Kumar Marriage Info
- ^ National School of Drama alumni list of 1989
- ^ Vineet's mantra of success
- ^ "Ramkhilavan kin faces action - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- ^ Masaan Review on KoiMoi
- ^ Masaan Reviews
- ^ "2015 Official Selection". Cannes. Retrieved 16 April 2015.
- ^ "Screenings Guide". Festival de Cannes. 6 May 2015. Retrieved 8 May 2015.
- ^ "'Masaan' - Movie Review". No. Post.Jagran.com. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
- ^ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2016".
- ^ N, Anjum (7 November 2003). "Run Nandita, run". Rediff. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
- ^ "rediff.com Movies: Box Office -- Hits & Misses for the week ending November 11, 2003". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
- ^ "OFDb - Filme mit Beteiligung von Vineet Kumar".
- ^ Mahurat of Club 60
- ^ "Subah Ke Pehle". Pet Project Films. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Laal Jalti Hai Chita". Pet Project Films. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
- ^ "Brother of Bommali review. Brother of Bommali Telugu movie review, story, rating - IndiaGlitz Telugu". IndiaGlitz.com. Retrieved 30 December 2017.
- ^ "Inttelligent movie review: Sai Dharam Tej's film showcases an outdated format, stale humour". Firstpost. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ admin (2 February 2018). "Touch Chesi Chudu - Movie Review". Telugucinema.com. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
- ^ Audience appreciation my biggest award: Vineet Kumar
- ^ 'Hum Log' to come in a new avtar in Doordarshan
- ^ Hum – A new Hum Log relaunches in Doordarshan’
- ^ Lapataganj's getting ‘real’
- ^ Look who’s throwing attitude
- ^ Lapataganj – Sharad Joshi ki Kahaniyoon ka pata
- ^ Yeh Public hai sab jaanti hai – The Sunday Tribune
- ^ TV serial on Laloo touches a raw nerve[usurped]
- ^ "The Indian Telly Awards 2003 : Nominees for the Popular Awards". tellyawards.indiantelevision.com. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ "16th Annual Indian Television Academy Awards".
- ^ "List of winners from the Indian Television Academy Awards 2016". The Times of India.