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ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth18/02/1962
Age64 years
BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

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Full NameVipin Kumar Sharma

Physical Stats & More

Height170 cm
Weight70 kg
Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolNot Known
Colleges
  • National School of Drama, New Delhi, India
  • The Canadian Film Centre, Toronto, Canada
Educational QualificationCourse in Acting

Personal Life

Zodiac sign/Sun signAquarius
ReligionHinduism
Hobbies
  • Travelling
  • Reading
  • Writing
  • Yoga

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Affairs/GirlfriendsNot Known

Career

DebutTelevision: Bharat Ek Khoj (1989)
Film DebutKrishna (1996)
BreakthroughTaare Zameen Par (2007)
Notable Works
  • 1920
  • Karthik Calling Karthik
  • Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster
  • Paan Singh Tomar
  • Gangs of Wasseypur
  • Hotel Mumbai
  • Paatal Lok
  • Monkey Man
  • The Family Man
  • Guns & Gulaabs

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Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Vipin Sharma does not smoke.
2. Vipin Sharma drinks alcohol.
3. He hails from a financially disadvantaged family.
4. In his childhood, he used to visit neighbors to watch TV and request to watch movies because he couldn't afford a television.
5. In a radio interview, he mentioned breaking a neighbor's gate to watch a movie, which inspired him to pursue acting.
6. Vipin Sharma made his acting debut in the film "Taare Zameen Par" (2007) alongside Aamir Khan, portraying the role of Nandkishore Awasthi.
7. He has appeared in various Bollywood films, including "1920," "Jannat," "Yeh Saali Zindagi," "Paan Singh Tomar," "Gangs of Wasseypur," "Raanjhanaa," "Satyagraha," "Shahid," and "Bullet Raja."
8. His passion for acting was ignited after hearing an interview with legendary actor Sanjeev Kumar on the radio.
9. He joined a small Punjabi theater group in Delhi, where he performed various odd jobs including selling tickets and serving tea.
10. After graduating from the National School of Drama, he initially felt acting was not for him and traveled extensively across India, Berlin, Russia, and Canada.
11. He worked as a professional video editor in Toronto for several years before deciding to pursue acting in Mumbai.
12. He made his television debut in Doordarshan's historic drama series Bharat Ek Khoj in 1989.
13. His portrayal of Nandakishore Awasthi in Taare Zameen Par earned him a nomination for the Screen Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role.
14. He is also an editor and filmmaker in addition to his acting career.
15. He has worked in international productions including Hotel Mumbai alongside Dev Patel and Armie Hammer, and Monkey Man with Dev Patel.
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