Sumeet Vyas
Sumeet Vyas | |
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.jpg) Vyas in 2015 | |
| Born | 27 July 1983 |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Writer |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
Sumeet Vyas (born 27 July 1983) is an Indian actor and writer of films, web series and theatre. His breakthrough role was Mikesh Chaudhary in TVF's 2014 web series Permanent Roommates.[1][2] Vyas has since played supporting roles in Bollywood films including English Vinglish,[3] Parched and Guddu Ki Gun, and Veere Di Wedding.[4] He has his first starring role in 2016 drama film Ribbon; his performance was well received by critics.[5] Apart from acting in films and television programmes, Vyas also appears in theatre productions in India.
Early life
[edit]Vyas was born in Jodhpur, Rajasthan[6] to writer B.M Vyas and Sudha Vyas. He spent his initial years there before moving to Mumbai to pursue his passion for acting and writing. He has attended R.D. National College, Mumbai. During his school days, Sumeet aspired to become a pilot or a computer engineer. But, he had a passion for acting and writing also. Later, choosing the second option, he gave up his college studies and started working as an assistant editor in an editing studio in Mumbai.[6]
Acting career
[edit]Vyas made his television debut with a small role in the Doordarshan serial Woh Huye Na Humare.[7] He then starred in Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein as Kartik Pratapsingh. He has been actively involved in the theatre since his early days as an actor.[8] He also had a major role in the TV series Stories by Rabindranath Tagore. He made his Bollywood debut in the movie Jashn in 2009. Then he went on to act in movie English Vinglish. He has worked in more than 30 movies,[9] including Guddu Ki Gun, Parched, Aurangzeb, and Kajarya.
He worked in many web series, including Permanent Roommates and TVF Tripling, the latter of which he also co-wrote. He has written the Y-Films web series "Bang Baaja Baaraat".
He starred in a Web Campaign by BigRock in 2017.[10]
Personal life
[edit]Vyas is an active supporter of theatre and claims to enjoy working as a theatre artist rather than in Bollywood. He was married to actress Shivani Tanksale for 7 years. The couple divorced in 2017.[11] He married TV actress Ekta Kaul on 15 September 2018.[12] They have a son, Ved, born in 2020.[13]
Filmography
[edit]Films
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Maamu Tension Nai Leneka | Prince Salim | ||
| 2009 | Jashnn | |||
| 2011 | Aarakshan | Teacher | ||
| 2012 | English Vinglish | Salman Khan | ||
| Neighbours | Sumeet | Short Film | ||
| 2013 | Aurangzeb | Vishnu | ||
| Oye Teri | Short Film | |||
| Kajarya | Nikhil | [14] | ||
| 2014 | Blouse | Master Ji | ||
| Haircut | Short Film, Writer & Director | |||
| 2015 | Rajasthani Cowboys | Short Film | ||
| Sabki Bajegi Band | Amit | |||
| Parched | Kishan | |||
| Guddu Ki Gun | Laddu | |||
| 2016 | Maroon | Ashish Bharadwaj | ||
| Tum Bhi Na | Music Video | |||
| 2017 | Born Free | Samarth | Short Film | |
| Ribbon | Karan Mehra | [15] | ||
| 2018 | Camouflage | Krishna Singh | Short Film | |
| Love Per Square Foot | Dialogue writer | [16] | ||
| Veere Di Wedding | Rishabh Malhotra | [17] | ||
| High Jack | Rakesh | [18] | ||
| 2019 | Made in China | Devraj | ||
| 2020 | Unpaused | Sahil | Amazon Prime Video | |
| 2023 | Chhatriwali | Rishi Kalra | ZEE5 | |
| Mrs Undercover | Common Man | |||
| Afwaah | Vikram Singh | |||
| Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video | Lalit |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Network | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Woh Hue Na Hamare | Sameer Damania | DD National | Lead Role | |
| 2007–2008 | Kasamh Se | Daksh Randheria | Zee TV | Supporting Role | |
| 2009–2010 | Rehna Hai Teri Palkon Ki Chhaon Mein | Kartik Pratapsingh | Imagine TV | Lead Role | |
| 2011–2012 | Chandragupta Maurya | Ambhi Kumar | Negative Role | ||
| 2015 | Laut Aao Trisha | Advocate VK | Life OK | Lead Role | |
| 2015 | Stories by Rabindranath Tagore | Bihari | Epic TV | Story – Chokher Bali | [19] |
| 2016 | Comedy Nights Bachao | Himself | Colors TV | [20] |
Web series
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Platform | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014-23 | Permanent Roommates | Mikesh Chaudhary | The Viral Fever | [21][22] | |
| 2015 | Bang Baaja Baaraat | Dance Choreographer | Y-Films | Co-writer | [23] |
| 2016 | TVF Tripling | Chandan | The Viral Fever | Co-writer | [24] |
| Official Chukyagiri | D-Sir | Arre | |||
| 2018 | Official CEOgiri | Dilawar / D-Sir | Arre | [25] | |
| The Story | Self | ZEE5 | [26] | ||
| 2019 | TVF Tripling Season 2 | Chandan | The Viral Fever | Co-writer | [27] |
| RejctX | Farhan Hussain | ZEE5 | [28] | ||
| Parchhayee | Jayant | ZEE5 | [29] | ||
| The Verdict - State vs Nanavati | Ram Jethmalani | ZEE5 and ALTBalaji | |||
| 2020 | Official Bhootiyagiri | Dilawar Rana | MX Player | [30][31] | |
| 2020 | Wakaalat From Home | Sujin Kohli | Prime Video | [32][33] | |
| 2020 | Dark 7 White | Yudhveer Singh Rathore | ZEE5 and ALT Balaji | [34][35] | |
| 2021 | Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rahta Hai | Nikhil | MX Player | ||
| 2021 | 1962: The War In the Hills | Ram Kumar | Disney+ Hotstar | [36] | |
| 2022 | Jugaadistan | Gaurav Bhati | Lionsgate Play | ||
| 2022 | Aar Ya Paar | Aditya Dutta | Disney+ Hotstar | ||
| 2022 | TVF Tripling Season 3 | Chandan | The Viral Fever | ||
| 2023 | Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke | Tariq | ZEE5 | ||
| 2023 | Bambai Meri Jaan | Ganya Surve | Prime Video | ||
| 2023 | Tankesh Diaries | Mikesh Chaudhary | YouTube | [citation needed] | |
| 2024 | Raat Jawaan Hai | SonyLIV | Director | ||
| Zindaginama | Keith Braganza | SonyLIV |
References
[edit]- ^ Iyer, Sanyukta (28 January 2017). "Sumeet Vyas-Nidhi Singh trace their journey from small-town oblivion to global recognition". The Times of India. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ Sharma, Dipti (1 October 2016). "Sumeet Vyas-Nidhi Singh trace their journey from small-town oblivion to global recognition". The Indian Express. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas leaving the comfort zone". The Sunday Guardian Live. 5 May 2018. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Kareena Kapoor Khan to not be a part of 'Veere Di Wedding 2'? - 'Veere Di Wedding': Interesting facts about the film". The Times of India. Retrieved 19 May 2020.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas aka Mikesh to make Bollwood debut with Kalki-starrer Ribbon". Hindustan Times. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ a b Vyas - Actor Of Web-Series, Permanent Roommates - Exclusive Interview
- ^ "Woh Hue Na Hamare".
- ^ ETC Bollywood (9 December 2015). "Sumeet Vyas - Actor Of Web-Series, Permanent Roommates - Exclusive Interview" – via YouTube.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas on his English Vinglish co-star Sridevi: It is a well-deserved National Award". 15 April 2018.
- ^ "Watch how meeting the in-laws can go wrong in BigRock's new video". Inshorts - Stay Informed. Retrieved 15 June 2017.
- ^ "SPLITSVILLE! 'Permanent Roommates' actor Sumeet Vyas heads for DIVORCE". ABP Live. 3 June 2017. Retrieved 11 July 2017.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas, Ekta Kaul Are Now Married: PICS Inside". Headlines Today. Retrieved 16 September 2018.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas on naming his son Ved". Hindustan Times. 5 June 2020.
- ^ "Playing negative character is refreshing: Sumeet Vyas". The Indian Express. 15 November 2015.
- ^ "Wondering Why Sumeet Vyas' Film is Called Ribbon? Actor Explains". News18. November 2017.
- ^ Sinha, Sayoni (13 February 2018). "The story of behind Netflix's 'Love Per Square Foot'". The Hindu.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas: I was intimidated by Kareena Kapoor's stardom when paired with her". Hindustan Times. 26 October 2017.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas on High Jack: I wanted to explore a slightly weird topic". The Indian Express. 17 May 2018.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas: I am itching to play a negative role on-screen". Hindustan Times. 11 May 2017.
- ^ "Permanent Roommates's Sumeet Vyas to be a part of Comedy Nights Bachao 2". The Times of India. 16 September 2016.
- ^ "'Permanent Roommates' is a drama so good, you won't find it on Indian TV". Scroll. 24 January 2016.
- ^ "Mikesh is not annoying, he is just over-expressive: Sumeet Vyas on his 'Permanent Roommates' character". News18. 15 February 2016.
- ^ "Bang Baaja Baaraat review: YRF's new web series can give rom-coms a run for their money". First Post. 5 November 2015.
- ^ "5 things that make TVF Tripling the blockbuster web series that it is". India Today. 29 September 2016.
- ^ "Official CEOgiri first impression: Sumeet Vyas' act is starting to get repetitive now". The Indian Express. 23 March 2018.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas on his new series The Story, future of entertainment in India, and writing TV shows". Firstpost. 10 March 2018. Retrieved 27 May 2021.
- ^ "TVF Tripling Season 2 teaser out! Sumeet Vyas, Maanvi Gagroo and Amol Parashar reunite for another interesting road trip". India Today. 7 March 2019. Retrieved 9 March 2019.
- ^ "Kubbra Sait and Sumeet Vyas team up for musical web series Rejctx". India Today. 22 June 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2019.
- ^ "Parchhayee Episode 7 Topaz Review: Sumeet Vyas And Isha Talwar Tell A Worth Watch". Zee Tv. 2 October 2019. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Official Bhootiyagiri - An MX Exclusive Series : Episodes, Seasons, Videos, Photos, Synopsis, Cast & Crew of Official Bhootiyagiri - An MX Exclusive Series", The Times of India, retrieved 23 July 2020
- ^ "Official Bhootiyagiri review: Sumeet Vyas shines in this engaging horror-comedy". Hindustan Times. 16 May 2020. Retrieved 23 July 2020.
- ^ "'Wakaalat From Home' series review: Sumeet Vyas starrer makes a solid impact". Deccan Herald. 11 September 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas: Shooting Wakaalat From Home was more complex than acting". The Indian Express. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Playing dark characters leaves you messed up in your head: Dark 7 White actor Sumeet Vyas". The Indian Express. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "Sumeet Vyas rocks his part as a shrewd politician in Dark 7 White". www.indulgexpress.com. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 2 December 2020.
- ^ "1962: The War in The Hills to launch on February 26". Tribune India. 1 February 2021. Retrieved 1 February 2021.
External links
[edit]- Sumeet Vyas at IMDb
- Sumeet Vyas at Instagram
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