Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Theatre Artist, Television Presenter, Film Producer |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 27/07/1968 |
| Age | 58 years |
| Birthplace | Behea, Bihar |
Latest News about Vinay Pathak
03/09/2026
Vinay Pathak was featured in an interview discussing simple living, home-cooked vegetarian food, yoga, and theatre. The piece also tied the conversation to his work and his long-standing interest in breaking away from stereotypes.
30/04/2026
In a 2026 interview, Vinay Pathak spoke about his work in Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa and about preparing for another play. He discussed his view that actors should not be put on pedestals and emphasized the human side of the profession.
08/04/2026
Vinay Pathak promoted his film Everybody Loves Sohrab Handa ahead of its release on ZEE5. The coverage highlighted his role in the dark comedy and the ensemble cast featuring Rajat Kapoor and Ranvir Shorey.
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Chunna |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Weight | 80 kg |
| Eye Color | Light Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper (dyed Black) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | None (does not believe in any religion) |
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| Caste | Brahmin |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Sonika Sahay (actor) |
| Marriage Date | 2006 |
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| Food | Veg Sushi |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/pathakvinay/ | |
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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. |