Vinay Pathak (born 27 July 1968) is an Indian theater and film

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. He has starred in many films including '' Khosla Ka Ghosla,'' '' Bheja Fry,'' ''Island City'' and '' Johnny Gaddaar'' and had a supporting role in movies like ''Jism'', '' Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi'' and '' My Name Is Khan''.

Early life

Pathak was born on 27 July 1968 in Bhojpur district,

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, India. He spent his early childhood in

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as his father was posted in the police department there. He attended the boarding school Vikas Vidyalaya,

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until 1982. After graduating from

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, he moved to the

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for higher studies. Perhaps chief among his mentors in his BFA program

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was Farley Richmond, who also urged him to return to India and Hindi theater and film in 1995.

Career

While studying at

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Pathak had many acting roles(i.e. Silence the Court is in Session directed by Farley Richmond and starring Vinay Pathak, Vincent Daly, Gerry Cosgrove, Alison Steele, John Roque, Jacqueline Macario, Simon, and Dmitri). In 1999, he played the role of Vinny in the television series '' Hip Hip Hurray''. He also produced the film '' Dasvidaniya'', which told the story of a common man bidding farewell before dying. Along with good friend Ranvir Shorey, he anchored the show ''OYE''. Together they hosted the talk show '' Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?''., as well as ''

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'', ''Duniya Goal Hain'' and ''Cricket Crazy''. He also teamed up with his friends Ranvir,

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, and Gaurav Gera to be a part of a gag-based show ''The Great Indian Comedy Show''. 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 movies '' Johnny Gaddaar'', '' Aaja Nachle'' , '' Khoya Khoya Chand'' and '' Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi''. His next film produced by Pritish Nandy Communications '' Raat Gayi Baat Gayi'', was released in India in December 2009. Vinay Pathak with Deepak Bhanushali

He was in the film '' Antardwand''.

Personal life

Vinay Pathak is married to Sonika Sahay. The couple have two daughters Vasudha and Sharinee.

Filmography

Television

Films

Producer

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Pathak, Vinay Stony Brook University alumni Indian male film actors Living people Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male television actors Male actors from Bihar Indian male voice actors 1968 births Zee Cine Awards winners Indian video jockeys