Vinay Pathak
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Vinay Pathak is an India
n actor and a theatre person born and raised in Bhojpur
, Bihar
. He is known for his great Comic timing
and as a revolution in Indian Cinema along with Ranvir Shorey
, Rajat Kapur
, Abhay Deol
, who are tagged as actors of a new genre. He has starred in various critically acclaimed films like Khosla Ka Ghosla
, Bheja Fry, Johnny Gaddaar
and also done major support roles in mega blockbuster
s like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
and acted in many plays. He told all his friends he would go back and be a Bollywood actor. Pathak started off with bit roles before being noticed for his role in the comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla
. Soon after that, his stellar performance in the comedy Bheja Fry won him rave reviews. He also produced the film Dasvidaniya
which told the story of a common man bidding farewell before dying. He, along with good friend Ranvir Shorey
, anchored the famous Channel V
show OYE.
Along with friend and co-star Ranvir Shorey
, he was the host of the successful talk show Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?
which aired on Star TV
. They also co-hosted a perhaps lesser-known show House Arrest on Channel V
. They hosted a show called Duniya Goal Hain on ESPN-STAR (with co-anchors like Andy Panders) during the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He also teamed up with his friends Ranvir, Suresh Menon and Gaurav Ghera to be a part of a gag based show Great Indian Laughter Show (the show was aired on Star One). In his later years in television, he hosted Cricket Crazy with Ranvir which was telecast on Star Sports in India.
Pathak starred in a minor role as Inspector Gurpal Badash in a made-for-TV movie Murder Unveiled (2005) featuring the Sikh community in Canada.
Pathak acted in the critically acclaimed movie Johnny Gaddaar
and Aaja Nachle
. His work in Khoya Khoya Chand
, made by the acclaimed director Sudhir Mishra
, has been appreciated. He also gave a splendid performance in the Bollywood hit Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
His next film produced by Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) Raat Gayi Baat Gayi won the Best Film Award at HBO's New York South Asian International Film Festival, 2009. The movie was released in India in December, 2009 and brought back the dynamic duo of Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor.
His film Antardwand
directed by Sushil Rajpal won the 2009 National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues
. Pathak plays a significant role in the movie. He also starred as the English teacher Vinny Sir in the television series Hip Hip Hurray
.
His upcoming films include , Jo Dooba So Paar...its love in Bihar, Kaccha Limbu, Mumbai Cutting, Oh God No God, Tyre Puncture Adventures Of Fanta Cola, Utt Pataang and SRK.
, Bihar
. He did his schooling from Vikas Vidyalaya
, Ranchi
. He is an alumnus of 1982 batch. He graduated from Allahabad University and then went to US for pursuing further studies.He has two daughters, one of whom is adopted. He has 3 sisters and one elder brother and 2 of them live in USA.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actor and a theatre person born and raised in Bhojpur
Bhojpur district, Bihar
Bhojpur district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state in eastern India. Arrah town is the administrative headquarters of this district.-History:...
, Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
. He is known for his great Comic timing
Comic timing
Comic timing is the use of rhythm, tempo and pausing to enhance comedy and humour. The pacing of the delivery of a joke can have a strong impact on its comedic effect, even altering its meaning; the same can also be true of more physical comedy such as slapstick.A beat is a pause taken for the...
and as a revolution in Indian Cinema along with Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey is an Indian actor and former VJ. Since making his debut in Ek Chotisi Love Story , he has starred in a number of high profile films such as Jism and Lakshya...
, Rajat Kapur
Rajat Kapoor
Rajat Kapoor is an Indian actor, writer and director born in 1961.Kapoor was born in Delhi, India. As a teenager he would watch films with his family and decided to become a filmmaker at the age of 14. He mainly focused on acting at first...
, Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol
Abhay Deol is an Indian actor from Mumbai, India. He is an Indian film actor and producer whose family has a long history in the Hindi film industry. Deol has appeared in films such as Dev.D and Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye!. He is the nephew of Bollywood actor Dharmendra, and the cousin of Sunny Deol and...
, who are tagged as actors of a new genre. He has starred in various critically acclaimed films like Khosla Ka Ghosla
Khosla Ka Ghosla
Khosla Ka Ghosla is a 2006 Indian comedy drama film directed by Dibakar Banerjee in his directorial debut. It stars Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. Though made on a small budget this film managed to do very well at the box office...
, Bheja Fry, Johnny Gaddaar
Johnny Gaddaar
Johnny Gaddaar , is a 2007 Indian crime thriller noir film written and directed by Sriram Raghavan; produced under the banner Adlabs...
and also done major support roles in mega blockbuster
Blockbuster (entertainment)
Blockbuster, as applied to film or theatre, denotes a very popular or successful production. The entertainment industry use was originally theatrical slang referring to a particularly successful play but is now used primarily by the film industry...
s like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
Career
Vinay attended State University of New York at Stony BrookState University of New York at Stony Brook
The State University of New York at Stony Brook, also known as Stony Brook University, is a public research university located in Stony Brook, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island, about east of Manhattan....
and acted in many plays. He told all his friends he would go back and be a Bollywood actor. Pathak started off with bit roles before being noticed for his role in the comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla
Khosla Ka Ghosla
Khosla Ka Ghosla is a 2006 Indian comedy drama film directed by Dibakar Banerjee in his directorial debut. It stars Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. Though made on a small budget this film managed to do very well at the box office...
. Soon after that, his stellar performance in the comedy Bheja Fry won him rave reviews. He also produced the film Dasvidaniya
Dasvidaniya
Dasvidaniya is a 2008 Bollywood film released on 7 November 2008.The name of the movie is a pun on the list of ten things to be done before death made by Vinay Pathak, and is derived from the Russian phrase до свидания , meaning good bye.-Synopsis:Shy Amar Kaul lives a nondescript life with people...
which told the story of a common man bidding farewell before dying. He, along with good friend Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey is an Indian actor and former VJ. Since making his debut in Ek Chotisi Love Story , he has starred in a number of high profile films such as Jism and Lakshya...
, anchored the famous Channel V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
show OYE.
Along with friend and co-star Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey
Ranvir Shorey is an Indian actor and former VJ. Since making his debut in Ek Chotisi Love Story , he has starred in a number of high profile films such as Jism and Lakshya...
, he was the host of the successful talk show Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?
Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?
Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun? is a Hindi talk show that aired on STAR One. Hosted by Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey, the show regularly featured celebrity guests and comedy gags...
which aired on Star TV
STAR TV (Asia)
Satellite Television Asian Region is an Asian TV service owned by Rupert Murdoch's News Corporation.In 2009, News Corporation restructured STAR Asia into four units – STAR India, STAR Greater China, STAR Select and Fox International Channels....
. They also co-hosted a perhaps lesser-known show House Arrest on Channel V
Channel V
Channel [V] is the brand name for multiple international music television networks owned by STAR TV and Fox International Channels, fully owned subsidiaries of News Corporation.-Channel [V] International:...
. They hosted a show called Duniya Goal Hain on ESPN-STAR (with co-anchors like Andy Panders) during the 2006 World Cup in Germany. He also teamed up with his friends Ranvir, Suresh Menon and Gaurav Ghera to be a part of a gag based show Great Indian Laughter Show (the show was aired on Star One). In his later years in television, he hosted Cricket Crazy with Ranvir which was telecast on Star Sports in India.
Pathak starred in a minor role as Inspector Gurpal Badash in a made-for-TV movie Murder Unveiled (2005) featuring the Sikh community in Canada.
Pathak acted in the critically acclaimed movie Johnny Gaddaar
Johnny Gaddaar
Johnny Gaddaar , is a 2007 Indian crime thriller noir film written and directed by Sriram Raghavan; produced under the banner Adlabs...
and Aaja Nachle
Aaja Nachle
The film's soundtrack was released on 18 October 2007 composed by Salim-Sulaiman and lyrics by Jaideep Sahni and Piyush Mishra. A few songs from the final sequence of the movie have not been included on the soundtrack including "Yeh Ishq"....
. His work in Khoya Khoya Chand
Khoya Khoya Chand
Khoya Khoya Chand, is a Bollywood film directed by Sudhir Mishra which released on 7 December 2007. The film stars Shiney Ahuja and Soha Ali Khan in the lead roles with Rajat Kapoor, Sushmita Mukherjee, Sonya Jehan and Vinay Pathak in important roles...
, made by the acclaimed director Sudhir Mishra
Sudhir Mishra
Sudhir Mishra is an Indian film director and screenwriter most renowned for directing critically acclaimed films like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Dharavi and Chameli.-Early life and education:...
, has been appreciated. He also gave a splendid performance in the Bollywood hit Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
His next film produced by Pritish Nandy Communications (PNC) Raat Gayi Baat Gayi won the Best Film Award at HBO's New York South Asian International Film Festival, 2009. The movie was released in India in December, 2009 and brought back the dynamic duo of Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor.
His film Antardwand
Antardwand
Antardwand is a 2010 Indian film co-written, produced and directed by Sushil Rajpal. The film stars Raj Singh Chaudhary and Swati Sen in the leading roles while Vinay Pathak and Akhilendra Mishra play supporting roles. Made on a budget of , the film is based on the practice of groom kidnapping...
directed by Sushil Rajpal won the 2009 National Film Award for Best Film on Social Issues
National Film Award for Best Film on Other Social Issues
The National Film Award - Best Film on Other Social Issues winners:...
. Pathak plays a significant role in the movie. He also starred as the English teacher Vinny Sir in the television series Hip Hip Hurray
Hip Hip Hurray
Hip Hip Hurray was one of the popular Hindi television series that first aired on Zee TV channel in 1998, and after its success of the first season, the series began its second sequel in 2001-Plot:...
.
His upcoming films include , Jo Dooba So Paar...its love in Bihar, Kaccha Limbu, Mumbai Cutting, Oh God No God, Tyre Puncture Adventures Of Fanta Cola, Utt Pataang and SRK.
Personal life
He was born in BhojpurBhojpur district, Bihar
Bhojpur district is one of the thirty-eight districts of Bihar state in eastern India. Arrah town is the administrative headquarters of this district.-History:...
, Bihar
Bihar
Bihar is a state in eastern India. It is the 12th largest state in terms of geographical size at and 3rd largest by population. Almost 58% of Biharis are below the age of 25, which is the highest proportion in India....
. He did his schooling from Vikas Vidyalaya
Vikas Vidyalaya
Established in 1952 by the Manav Vikas Vidyalaya Trust in Kolkata, India, Vikas Vidyalaya is a boarding school providing education for boys. The school was inaugurated by Dr...
, Ranchi
Ranchi
-Climate:Ranchi has a humid subtropical climate. However, due to its position and the forests around the city, it is known for its pleasant climate. Its climate is the primary reason why Ranchi was once the summer capital of the undivided State of Bihar...
. He is an alumnus of 1982 batch. He graduated from Allahabad University and then went to US for pursuing further studies.He has two daughters, one of whom is adopted. He has 3 sisters and one elder brother and 2 of them live in USA.
Filmography
- Winds of ChangeWinds of Change (upcoming film)Midnight's Children is an upcoming film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's 1981 novel of the same name. Written and directed by Deepa Mehta, the film features an ensemble cast of Satya Bhabha, Shriya Saran, Anupam Kher, Shabana Azmi, Seema Biswas, Shahana Goswami, Samrat Chakrabarti, Rahul Bose, Anita...
(2012) Hardy - Tere Mere Phere (2011)
- Bheja Fry 2 (2011) Bharat Bhushan
- Utt Pataang (2011)
- Chalo Dilli (2011) mannu guptha
- Fatso! (2010 Post Production)
- The Film Emotional Atyachar (2010) Joe
- My Name is KhanMy Name is KhanMy Name Is Khan ; commonly referred to as MNIK, is a 2010 Bollywood film directed by Karan Johar, with a screenplay by Shibani Bathija, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar and Gauri Khan, and starring Shahrukh Khan and Kajol, who reunite after nine years...
(2010) Jitesh - Ek Tho ChanceEk Tho ChanceEk Tho Chance is an upcoming Bollywood erotic thriller film directed by Saeed Akhtar Mirza and produced by Rangita Pritish Nandy under Pritish Nandy Communications. The music director is Ismail Darbar....
(2011) - Raat Gayi Baat Gayi (2009) Amit
- Quick Gun Murugun (2009) Chitragupta
- StraightStraight (film)Straight is a 2009 Indian film starring Vinay Pathak and Gul Panag in the lead roles. It is directed by Parvati Balagopalan, and produced by Idream Productions. The film is also shot in a restaurant in Leicester square, London and some parts are shot in Wembley. This movie marks the debut of a new...
(2009) Mr.Peenu Patel - Oh, My GodOh, My God (2008 film)Oh, My God !! is a 2008 Indian film.- Cast :*Vinay Pathak as Rajendra Dubey*Saurabh Shukla as God*Divya Dutta as Suman Dubey*Gaurav Gera as Dr. Piddu*Harsh Chhaya as Boss/Shekhar...
(2008) Rajendra Dubey - DasvidaniyaDasvidaniyaDasvidaniya is a 2008 Bollywood film released on 7 November 2008.The name of the movie is a pun on the list of ten things to be done before death made by Vinay Pathak, and is derived from the Russian phrase до свидания , meaning good bye.-Synopsis:Shy Amar Kaul lives a nondescript life with people...
(2008) Amar Kaul - Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008) Balwinder "Bobby" Khosla
- Via DarjeelingVia DarjeelingVia Darjeeling is a 2008 Bollywood film. It was directed by debutant Arindam Nandy. It stars Kay Kay Menon, Sonali Kulkarni, Vinay Pathak, Sandhya Mridul and Rajat Kapoor as the lead protagonists.-Cast:*Kay Kay Menon as Ankur Sharma...
(2008) Inspector Robin Dutt - MithyaMithyaMithya is a 2008 Indian film co-written and directed by Rajat Kapoor and produced by Planman Motion Pictures. The film stars Ranvir Shorey, Neha Dhupia, Naseeruddin Shah and Vinay Pathak in pivotal roles. The film's score and soundtrack is composed by Sagar Desai...
(2008) Ram Bhai - Manorama Six Feet UnderManorama Six Feet UnderManorama Six Feet Under is a 2007 Indian thriller film directed and co-written by Navdeep Singh. The film features Abhay Deol, Raima Sen and Gul Panag in the lead roles. It was released on 21 September 2007....
(2008) Sub-Inspector Brij Mohan - Johnny GaddaarJohnny GaddaarJohnny Gaddaar , is a 2007 Indian crime thriller noir film written and directed by Sriram Raghavan; produced under the banner Adlabs...
(2007) prakash - Aaja NachleAaja NachleThe film's soundtrack was released on 18 October 2007 composed by Salim-Sulaiman and lyrics by Jaideep Sahni and Piyush Mishra. A few songs from the final sequence of the movie have not been included on the soundtrack including "Yeh Ishq"....
(2007) Mr. Chojar - Bheja Fry (2007) Bharat Bhushan
- Say Salaam IndiaSay Salaam IndiaSay Salaam India is an 2007 Indian Hindi language movie, written and directed by Subhash Kapoor, and starring Sanjay Suri, Milind Soman and Sandhya Mridul ....
(2007) Mr. Chopra - Khosla Ka GhoslaKhosla Ka GhoslaKhosla Ka Ghosla is a 2006 Indian comedy drama film directed by Dibakar Banerjee in his directorial debut. It stars Anupam Kher and Boman Irani. Though made on a small budget this film managed to do very well at the box office...
(2006) Asif Iqbal - Murder UnveiledMurder UnveiledMurder Unveiled is a 2005 Canadian television movie. The movie is based on the true story of the Jaswinder Kaur Sidhu murder. First Aired on CBC February 6, 2006....
(2005) Inspector Gurpal Badas - JismJism (film)Jisms soundtrack was released on 18 December 2002. The music is composed by M. M. Keeravani under the pseudonym M.M. Kreem. Lyrics were penned by Neelesh Misra and Sayeed Quadri.-Track listing:- Filmfare Awards :Won...
(2003) DCP Siddharth - Har Dil Jo Pyar KaregaHar Dil Jo Pyar KaregaHar Dil Jo Pyar Karega is a 2000 Bollywood film directed by Raj Kanwar. The film stars Salman Khan, Preity Zinta and Rani Mukerji. It received moderate box office status...
(2000) Monty - Hum Dil De Chuke SanamHum Dil De Chuke SanamThe music was composed by Ismail Darbar with lyrics by Mehboob. It received nine Filmfare Awards nominations in the music and singing categories and produced some winners as well.-Track listing:-2000 National Awards:* Best Music Direction - Ismail Darbar...
(1999) Tarun - FireFireFire is the rapid oxidation of a material in the chemical process of combustion, releasing heat, light, and various reaction products. Slower oxidative processes like rusting or digestion are not included by this definition....
(1998) Guide At Taj Mahal - Bombay BoysBombay BoysBombay Boys is an unorthodox comedy film written and directed by the Indian director Kaizad Gustad. It follows the adventures of three young men in modern-day Mumbai . The boys are of Indian origin, but were all raised in the West. Krishna Sahni is an aspiring actor from New York who wants to...
(1998) Chaiwalla/Director
Producer
| Year | Film |
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| 2008 1996 in film Major releases this year included Scream, Independence Day, Fargo, Trainspotting, The English Patient, Twister, Mars Attacks!, Jerry Maguire and a version of Evita starring Madonna.-Events:... |
Dasvidaniya Dasvidaniya Dasvidaniya is a 2008 Bollywood film released on 7 November 2008.The name of the movie is a pun on the list of ten things to be done before death made by Vinay Pathak, and is derived from the Russian phrase до свидания , meaning good bye.-Synopsis:Shy Amar Kaul lives a nondescript life with people... |
Awards and nominations
- 2009: Nominated: Filmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardFilmfare Best Supporting Actor AwardThe Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor is given by Filmfare as part of its annual Filmfare Awards for Hindi films, to recognise a male actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role...
- Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi