Vipin Sharma Explained

Vipin Sharma
Birth Place:Delhi, India
Yearsactive:1989–present

Vipin Kumar Sharma is an Indian actor, editor and filmmaker. He is best known for his acting roles in Taare Zameen Par, Gangs of Wasseypur, Kick, Paatal Lok and Monkey Man.

Early life

Sharma spent his early childhood in a slum in Delhi.[1] Though he was interested in acting in films from his early days, it was theater that inspired him initially, especially after he happened to listen to Sanjeev Kumar's interview on radio. He joined a small Punjabi theater group to perform various odd jobs in Delhi, e.g. selling tickets or serving tea.

He is an alumnus of National School of Drama, New Delhi, India and the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.[2] [3] [4] [5] He graduated from the National School of Drama, India in 2003.[6]

Career

Sharma made his acting debut with Doordarshan's television series Bharat Ek Khoj in 1989, followed by his feature film debut Krishna in 1996, he gained attention for his portrayal of Nandakishore Awasthi in Aamir Khan's Taare Zameen Par in 2007. He was later nominated for his first ever Screen Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for Taare Zameen Par, but eventually lost to his co-star Aamir Khan.

Following the success of Taare Zameen Par, Sharma played the servant Balvant in the horror film 1920, the title character's landlord in the psychological thriller film Karthik Calling Karthik, Gaindha Singh in the romantic thriller film Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster, Major Masand in the biographical drama film Paan Singh Tomar, Ehsaan Qureshi in the critically acclaimed crime action film Gangs of Wasseypur, and Dilip in the Indian-Australian-American co-production, Hotel Mumbai. Sharma met Dev Patel on the set of Hotel Mumbai and stayed in touch with the film's producer who called him for an audition with Patel for Monkey Man. He played the leader of a hijra community in the film which was released in 2024.[7]

Since 2020, he has starred in the Amazon's series Paatal Lok as DCP Bhagat.

Filmography

Films

Television

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Sinha . Sayoni . 'My roles are never black or white' . The Hindu . 25 April 2018 . en-IN . 2 June 2020 . 25 April 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180425211309/http://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/my-roles-are-never-black-or-white/article23673275.ece . live .
  2. News: Kaushal. Sweta. 7 May 2020. 'It was Irrfan Khan's strength that kept Sutapa and his sons going, she is equally courageous': Vipin Sharma remembers the man behind the actor. en. Hindustan Times. live. 2 June 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20200603042411/https://www.hindustantimes.com/bollywood/it-was-irrfan-khan-s-strength-that-kept-sutapa-and-his-sons-going-vipin-sharma-remembers-the-man-behind-the-actor/story-iB6ynYZtZ8iKap4Ci98OXJ.html. 3 June 2020.
  3. Web site: Joginder Tuteja. 26 September 2008. Vipin Sharma lobbying for Taare Zameen Par. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20121023012106/http://entertainment.oneindia.in/bollywood/features/2008/taare-zameen-par-vipin-260908.html. 23 October 2012. 13 April 2010. Bollywood Hungama. One India.
  4. http://www.indianentertainment.info/2012/01/27/vipin-sharma-exploring-a-new-horizon-within.html Vipin Sharma - Exploring a new Horizon within
  5. Web site: I don't want to do mindless cinema: Vipin Sharma. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20131013213846/http://ibnlive.in.com/news/i-dont-want-to-do-mindless-cinema-says-vipin-sharma/423867-8-66.html. 13 October 2013. 31 October 2013. IBNLive.
  6. News: A loner with a great appetite for learning at NSD . The Hindu . 30 April 2020 . en-IN . 2 June 2020 . 4 June 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200604051243/https://www.thehindu.com/life-and-style/a-loner-with-a-great-appetite-for-learning-at-nsd/article31467573.ece . live .
  7. Web site: Ramachandran . Naman . 2024-04-09 . ‘Monkey Man’ Star Vipin Sharma on Playing a Trans Role in Dev Patel’s Directorial Debut: ‘He Saw Me as a Female Character’ (EXCLUSIVE) . 2024-04-10 . Variety . en-US.
  8. News: Bollywood actor Vipin Sharma to work in Mani Ratnam's Kaatru Veliyidai . Hindustan Times . 13 July 2016 . en . 2 June 2020 . 7 September 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170907150854/http://www.hindustantimes.com/regional-movies/bollywood-actor-vipin-sharma-to-work-in-mani-ratnam-s-kaatru-veliyidai/story-u55BcZ5E4pLageTkVtvGAN.html . live .
  9. News: 'Taare Zameen Par' actor Vipin Sharma turns director . Deccan Herald . 4 October 2017 . en . 2 June 2020 . 8 October 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20171008141632/http://www.deccanherald.com/content/636207/taare-zameen-par-actor-vipin.html . live .
  10. News: Tulsiani . Kriti . Taare Zameen Par Actor Vipin Sharma Turns Director . News18 . 7 October 2017 . 2 June 2020 . 11 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201011225905/https://www.news18.com/news/movies/taare-zameen-par-actor-vipin-sharma-turns-director-1538299.html . live .
  11. Web site: Pooja Bhatt On Digital Release Of Cabaret Starring Richa Chadha: 'Glad, Though It's Delayed' . 2021-04-16. NDTV.com.
  12. News: Post 'Taare Zameen Par', Vipin Sharma is on a stereotype breaking spree - Times of India . The Times of India . April 2, 2019 . en . 2 June 2020 . 11 October 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20201011225904/https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/post-taare-zameen-par-vipin-sharma-is-on-a-stereotype-breaking-spree/articleshow/68683891.cms . live .

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