Vineet Kumar


Vineet Kumar is an Indian actor from the National School of Drama, known for his works in Hindi, Telugu, and English language films and television. His Hollywood assignments include Return to Rajapur with Lynn Collins; Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain with Martin Sheen and Mischa Barton. He has also appeared in a number of Telugu, Kannada, and Bhojpuri films. He received critical acclaim for his work in the Telugu film Vikramarkudu.

Personal life

He is younger brother of Bihar Cadre IPS officer Sunit Kumar.

Career

He has appeared in a number of Hindi films. These include Drohkaal, Kachche Dhaage, ''Aks, Yeh Dil, Soch and Shool. Apart from Bollywood movies, he has also worked on Hollywood assignments such as Return to Rajapur with Lynn Collins; Bhopal: A Prayer for Rain with Martin Sheen and Mischa Barton. He has also appeared in a number of Telugu, Tamil and Bhojpuri movies. He received critical acclaim for his work in the Telugu movie Vikramarkudu.
He received positive reviews for his work in
Masaan and has been termed 'Brilliant' for his role as a professional cremator. Masaan'' was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 2015 Cannes Film Festival winning two awards.

Awards, honours and recognition

Vineet won the Best Actor in Negative Role award for Jaana Na Dil Se Door at the 16th Indian Television Academy Awards in 2016.

Filmography

Hindi films

Telugu films

Tamil films

Nagpuri films

English films

Television

YearTV seriesRoleOther notes
2023GarmiBairagi BabaWeb Series
2022Maharani 2Gauri Shankar PandeyWeb Series
The Great Indian MurderAmbika PrasadWeb Series-
Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar WapsiNeta JiWeb Weries-
2021MaharaniGauri Shankar PandeyWeb Series
2016 - 2017Jaana Na Dil Se DoorKailash KashyapStar Plus - 9 May 2016
2014 - 2015Maha Kumbh Khoye Paye PandeyLife Ok
2013 - 2014Lapataganj Kachhua ChachaSab TV
2012Chidiya GharSudamaSab TV – Episodes: 216–222
2010Hum - Ek Chote Gaon Ki Badi KahaniDD National
Lapataganj: Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka PataKachua ChachaSab TV-
2005 - 2009Saat Phere: Saloni Ka SafarZee TV
2003Yeh Public Hai Sab Jaanti HaiSab TV
KashmeerStar Plus-
Kabhie KabhieZee TV-
2002-2004DhadkanSony TV
2002Kagaar
Ramkhelawan C.M. & FamilyRamkhelawan C.M.Sab TV-
2000ItihaasDD National
1996AahatShankar, Zorba Sony TV
1995-1997SwabhimaanDD National
1994Shikast
KurukshetraZee TV-
Aatish
Reporter
Hum Bhi Hain Tumhare
Sea Hawks
Ab Ayega Mazaa
Ek Din Ki Wardi
Kshitij
Kadam
Yugantar

Awards and nominations