Vinay Pathak
| Vinay Pathak | |
|---|---|
 Vinay Pathak Chalo Dilli promotions | |
| Born |
Vinay Pathak 27 July 1968 Bhojpur District, Bihar |
| Occupation | Film Actor, Television Presenter, Film Producer, Theatre Actor |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Spouse(s) | Sonika Sahay (m. 2006) |
| Children |
Vasudha Pathak Sharinee Pathak |
Vinay Pathak is an Indian actor. He has starred in many films including Khosla Ka Ghosla, Bheja Fry, Island City and Johnny Gaddaar. He has also had supporting role in Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi.
Early life
He was born in Bhojpur District, Bihar. He did his schooling from Vikas Vidyalaya, Ranchi. He is an alumnus of 1982 batch. He graduated from Allahabad University and then went to the United States for higher studies.
Career
Pathak attended State University of New York at Stony Brook and acted in many plays. Pathak started off with bit roles before being noticed for his role in the comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla. Soon after that, his performance in the comedy Bheja Fry. In 1999 he played the role of Vinny in the television series Hip Hip Hurrey. He also produced the film Dasvidaniya, which told the story of a common man bidding farewell before dying. He, along with good friend Ranvir Shorey, anchored the show OYE.
Along with friend and co-star Ranvir Shorey, he was the host of the talk show Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?. [1] They also co-hosted a the shows House Arrest and Duniya Goal Hain. He also teamed up with his friends Ranvir, Suresh Menon, and Gaurav Ghera to be a part of a gag-based show Great Indian Laughter Show . He hosted Cricket Crazy with Shorey.
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 and 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.
His was in the film Antardwand .
Personal life
Vinay Pathak is married to Sonika Sahay.[2]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Serial | Role | TV Channel | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Kahani Poori Filmi Hai | Host/Presenter | Set Max | Hindi |
Actor
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Other roles |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Motu Patlu: King Of Kings | Guddu Ghalib(Voice role) | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Gour Hari Dastaan | Gour Hari Das | Hindi | |
| Island City | Hindi | |||
| Chidiya | Bali | Hindi | ||
| Badlapur | Harman | Hindi | ||
| 2013 | Bajatey Raho | Mintoo Hasan | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Winds of Change | Hardy | English | |
| Fatso! | Hindi | |||
| Maximum | Hindi | |||
| 2011 | Pappu Can't Dance Saala | Vidyadhar Acharya | Hindi | |
| Tere Mere Phere | Hindi | |||
| Bheja Fry 2 | Bharat Bhushan | Hindi | ||
| Jo Dooba So Paar | Hindi | |||
| Utt Pataang | Hindi | |||
| Chalo Dilli | Mannu Gupta | Hindi | ||
| Ek Tho Chance | Hindi | |||
| 2010 | Antardwand | Madhukar Shahi | Hindi | |
| The Film Emotional Atyachar | Joe | |||
| My Name is Khan | Jitesh | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Raat Gayi Baat Gayi | Amit | Hindi | |
| Quick Gun Murugun | Chitragupta | Hindi | ||
| Straight | Mr. Peenu Patel | Hindi | ||
| 2008 | Oh, My God | Rajendra Dubey | Hindi | |
| Dasvidaniya | Amar Kaul | Hindi | Actor & Director | |
| Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi | Balwinder "Bobby" Khosla | Hindi | ||
| Via Darjeeling | Inspector Robin Dutt | Hindi | ||
| Mithya | Ram Bhai | Hindi | ||
| Manorama Six Feet Under | Sub-Inspector Brij Mohan | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | Johnny Gaddaar' | Prakash | Hindi | |
| Aaja Nachle | Mr. Chojar | Hindi | ||
| Bheja Fry | Bharat Bhushan | Hindi | ||
| Say Salaam India | Mr. Chopra | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Khosla Ka Ghosla | Asif Iqbal | Hindi | |
| Mixed Doubles | Vinay | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Murder Unveiled | Inspector Gurpal Badas | ||
| 2003 | Jism | DCP Siddharth | Hindi | |
| 2000 | Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega | Monty | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam | Tarun | Hindi | |
| 1998 | Fire | Guide At Taj Mahal | ||
| Bombay Boys | Chaiwalla | Hindi |
Producer
| Year | Film |
|---|---|
| 2008 | Dasvidaniya |