Vinay Pathak

Actor, Theatre Artist, Television Presenter, Film Producer

Indian Behea, Bihar

Quick Info

ProfessionActor, Theatre Artist, Television Presenter, Film Producer
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth27/07/1968
Age57 years
BirthplaceBehea, Bihar

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameChunna

Physical Stats & More

Height168 cm
Weight80 kg
Eye ColorLight Brown
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper (dyed Black)

Educational Qualification(s)

School(s)
  • Vikas Vidyalaya, Ranchi (till 1982)
  • St. Columba’s College, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand (class 11 and 12)
College/University
  • University of Allahabad
  • Stony Brook University, New York
Educational Qualification
  • BA in English (Hons.; 2 years degree at the University of Allahabad)
  • BA (2 years) at Stony Brook University, New York
  • BA in Fine Arts Stony Brook University, New York

Personal Life

ReligionNone (does not believe in any religion)
CasteBrahmin
Food HabitVegetarian
Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsSonika Sahay (actor)
Marriage Date2006

Relationships & More

Wife/SpouseSonika Sahay
Children
  • Vasudha Pathak
  • Sharinee Pathak
Parents
FatherSachidanand Pathak (Maths and Sports teacher in a school
MotherKishori Pathak
Siblings
  • Shashi Shekhar Pathak (elder
  • lecturer)
  • Maya Pathak
  • Archana Pathak
  • Poonam Pathak
Other Relative(s)
CousinShyam Pathak (actor)

Career

Debut
TV (As an actor)Margarita (1997) as Dr. John Coelho; aired on Zee TV
TV (As a host)House Arrest (1998); aired on Channel V
Film (Hindi-English)Fire (1996) as a guide at the Taj Mahal
Awards
  • Year: 2008 Titles: Nominated for International Indian Film Academy for Best Performance in a Comic Role for the Hindi film Bheja Fry, Won Apsara Film Producers Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for the Hindi film Bheja Fry, Nominated for Screen Award for Best Comic Actor for the Hindi film Bheja Fry, Won Star Gold Comedy Honor for Rising Actor with Comic Excellence, Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Best Actor for the Hindi film Dasvidaniya, Nominated for People’s Choice Award for Best Comic Performance for the Hindi film Dasvidaniya, Won Zee Cine Award for Best Comic Actor for the Hindi film Bheja Fry
  • Year: 2009 Titles: Nominated for V Shantaram Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Nominated for Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Nominated for International Indian Film Academy for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the Hindi film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
  • Year: 2010 Titles: Nominated for the Apsara Film Producers Guild Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role for the Hindi film Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi, Nominated for Screen Award for Best Comic Actor for the Hindi film Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi
  • Year: 2012 Titles: Nominated for The Ghanta Award for Worst Actor for the Hindi film Utt Pataang, Nominated for Screen Award for Best Comic Actor for the Hindi film Chalo Dilli
  • Year: 2020 Titles: Nominated for Filmfare OTT Award for Best Actor: Web Original Film for the Hindi film Chintu Ka Birthday
  • Year: 2021 Titles: Won FOI Online Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast for the Hindi film Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
  • Year: 2022 Titles: Nominated for Indian Film and Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the Hindi film Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
  • Year: 2023 Titles: Nominated for Grazia Millennial Award for OTT Ensemble Cast of the Year for the Hindi web series Made in Heaven

Favourites

Actor(s)
Film(s)
  • The Godfather (1972)
  • CityLights (2014)
Poem(s)
FoodVeg Sushi
Cuisine(s)
  • Bihari
  • Andhra

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vinay Pathak faced bullying in school because of his fair skin.
2. As a child, he had a crush on Indian actress Padmini Kolhapure.
3. During college, he would skip classes to watch movies.
4. He shifted his focus from pursuing an MBA in the US to acting.
5. His interest in theatre was sparked after watching the British play Equus.
6. In his school days, Vinay Pathak used to chew paan.
7. In his youth, he aspired to become a teacher.
8. His acting coach suggested performing in Hindi theatre plays in India.
9. Vinay Pathak has acted in a variety of Hindi and English theatre productions.
10. He has starred in Hindi movies such as 'Bheja Fry', 'Khosla Ka Ghosla', and 'Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'.
11. He has also been part of Hindi TV shows, TV movies, short films, and web series.
12. Vinay Pathak lent his voice to a song in the Hindi film 'Bheja Fry 2'.
13. In 2021, he was named a brand ambassador for Birky.
14. He has featured in numerous TV commercials.
15. In his free time, Vinay enjoys traveling and reading books.
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