Vineet Kumar

Vineet Kumar
Born
Patna, Bihar, India
Education
OccupationActor
Years active1974/75–present
Notable work
Spouse
Manoranjan Dhaliwal
​
(m. 1995)​
RelativesSunit Kumar (brother)
AwardsIndian 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.

Personal life

He is younger brother of Bihar Cadre IPS officer Sunit Kumar.

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 received positive reviews for his work in Masaan and has been termed 'Brilliant' for his role as a professional cremator. Masaan was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival winning two awards.

Awards, honours and recognition

Kumar 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.

Filmography

Hindi films

List of Vineet Kumar Hindi film credits
Year Film Role Other notes
1994Drohkaal
1996Sanshodhan
1997Daud
1998Hazaar Chaurasi Ki MaaMadan Mukherji
1999Kachche DhaageBhagta
GodmotherLakhubhai
ShoolInspector Tiwari
Thakshak
2001AksNarang
2002SochBharose
MakdeeVineet Kumar
2003Yeh DilMithuwa Yadav
Ek Din 24 GhanteMr. Patel
2004ShobhayatraSubhash Chandra Bose
ChotDr Vineet Kumar
2005Pehchaan: The Face of TruthAjay Lal
2006Strings - Bound by faithPujari
Dil Se Pooch Kidhar Jaana Hai
2007Dhokha
2012Ata Pata Laapata[citation needed]Hawaldar[citation needed]
2013 Club 60[failed verification]Sinha
2014ManjunathSP Zaki Ahmad
2015MasaanDom Raja
2016Subah Ke PehleShort Film
2017Yahan Sabhi Gyani Hain
Laal Jalti Hai ChitaShort Film - Voice
202114 Phere
Roam Rome Mein
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
2023BholaaNithari
2025 Bhool Chuk MaafPanditji
2025 The Sadist Common People

Telugu films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2006VikramarkuduBavuji
2010Rama Rama Krishna KrishnaPawar
2011Kandireega
2013NaayakDassu
2014AagaduNagaraju
Brother of Bommali
2015ShivamBhoji Reddy
2016Sardaar Gabbar Singh
SupremePatnaik
2018InttelligentHome Minister
Touch Chesi ChuduKeshava Prasad
2019Operation 2019Minister
ChanakyaMohammad Ali Khan
2020BombhaatDada
2023S.K.N: Survaana Kshetram NamahaaAgent Prasad
2025LailaKhaidi

Tamil films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2011VelayudhamUlaganathanTamil

Nagpuri films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2019PhulmaniaTBANagpuri

English films

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

Television

YearTV seriesRoleOther notes
2023GarmiBairagi BabaWeb Series
2022Maharani 2Gauri Shankar Pandey[citation needed]Web Series
The Great Indian MurderAmbika PrasadWeb Series
Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar WapsiNeta JiWeb Weries
2021MaharaniGauri Shankar Pandey[citation needed]Web Series
2016 - 2017Jaana Na Dil Se DoorKailash KashyapStar Plus - 9 May 2016
2014 - 2015Maha Kumbh (TV series)Khoye Paye PandeyLife Ok
2013 - 2014Lapataganj (Ek Bar Phir)Kachhua ChachaSab TV
2012Chidiya GharSudamaSab TV – Episodes: 216–222
2010Hum - Ek Chote Gaon Ki Badi KahaniDD National
Lapataganj: Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka PataKachua ChachaSab TV
2005 - 2009Saat Phere: Saloni Ka SafarZee TV
2003Yeh Public Hai Sab Jaanti HaiSab TV
KashmeerStar Plus
Kabhie KabhieZee TV
2002-2004DhadkanSony TV
2002Kagaar
Ramkhelawan C.M. & FamilyRamkhelawan C.M.Sab TV
2000ItihaasDD National
1996AahatShankar (ep 31–32), Zorba (ep 42–43)Sony TV
1995-1997SwabhimaanDD National
1994Shikast
KurukshetraZee 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
2016Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleJaana Na Dil Se DoorWon

References

  1. ↑ Vineet Kumar talks about wife Manoranjan
  2. ↑ Vineet Kumar Marriage Info
  3. ↑ National School of Drama alumni list of 1989
  4. ↑ "Vineet's mantra of success". Archived from the original on 12 August 2015. Retrieved 26 January 2010.
  5. ↑ "Ramkhilavan kin faces action". 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". No. Post.Jagran.com. Archived from the original on 10 October 2015. Retrieved 24 July 2015.
  11. ↑ "Indian Television Academy Awards 2016".
  12. ↑ "My journey is the life I have lived, not the roles that I have played: Vineet Kumar". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  13. ↑ "Manoj Bajpayee on 25 years of 'Shool': A journey born out of pure passion, grit and unwavering faith". millenniumpost.in. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  14. ↑ "Rotten Tomotoes Cast Yeh Dil". Rotten Tomotoes. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
  15. ↑ N, Anjum (7 November 2003). "Run Nandita, run". Rediff. Retrieved 9 April 2009.
  16. ↑ "rediff.com Movies: Box Office -- Hits & Misses for the week ending November 11, 2003". www.rediff.com. Retrieved 3 June 2021.
  17. ↑ "OFDb - Filme mit Beteiligung von Vineet Kumar".
  18. ↑ Mahurat of Club 60[link removed]
  19. ↑ "Subah Ke Pehle". Pet Project Films. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  20. ↑ "Laal Jalti Hai Chita". Pet Project Films. Retrieved 10 September 2019.
  21. ↑ "MSN". www.msn.com. Retrieved 11 May 2025.
  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". Firstpost. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  24. ↑ admin (2 February 2018). "Touch Chesi Chudu - Movie Review". Telugucinema.com. Retrieved 9 March 2018.
  25. ↑ Audience appreciation my biggest award: Vineet Kumar
  26. ↑ 'Hum Log' to come in a new avtar in Doordarshan[link removed]
  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. Archived from the original on 16 October 2013. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  34. ↑ "16th Annual Indian Television Academy Awards".
  35. ↑ "List of winners from the Indian Television Academy Awards 2016". The Times of India.