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- Birthday: 1968-07-27
- Born Place: Bihiya, Bihar, India
Vinay Pathak
Vinay Pathak is a distinguished Indian actor, producer, and theatre artist, born on July 27, 1968, in Bhojpur district, Bihar. He is a graduate of Allahabad University and pursued higher studies in acting at the State University of New York at Stony Brook. Pathak began his career in the mid-1990s, gaining early recognition on television as 'Vinny' in the series Hip Hip Hurray and as a host alongside his frequent collaborator, Ranvir Shorey, on popular shows like Oye and Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?. He transitioned to films and is renowned for his versatile performances, particularly in quirky comedies and character-driven independent cinema. His breakthrough came with the critically acclaimed films Khosla Ka Ghosla (2006) and the sleeper hit Bheja Fry (2007), which won him a Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actor in a Comic Role. He also gave a notable performance in the neo-noir thriller Johnny Gaddaar (2007) and produced and starred in the heartwarming film Dasvidaniya (2008). Pathak has also had significant supporting roles in major commercial films like Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi (2008), which earned him a Filmfare nomination, and My Name Is Khan (2010), cementing his status as a beloved and reliable character actor in the Indian film industry.
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