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 (Jury) award for Jaana Na Dil Se Door at the 16th Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA) in 2016.

Filmography

Hindi films

List of Vineet Kumar Hindi film credits
YearFilmRoleOther notes
1994Drohkaal
1996Sanshodhan
1997Daud
1998Hazaar Chaurasi Ki MaaMadan Mukherji
1999Kachche DhaageBhagta
GodmotherLakhubhai
ShoolInspector Tiwari
Thakshak
2001AksNarang
2002SochBharose
MakdeeVineet Kumar
2003Yeh DilMithuwa Yadav
Ek Din 24 GhanteMr. Patel
2004ShobhayatraSubhash Chandra Bose
ChotDr Vineet Kumar
2005Pehchaan: The Face of TruthAjay Lal
2006Strings - Bound by faithPujari
Dil Se Pooch Kidhar Jaana Hai
2007Dhokha
2012Ata Pata Laapata[citation needed]Hawaldar[citation needed]
2013Club 60[failed verification]Sinha
2014ManjunathSP Zaki Ahmad
2015MasaanDom Raja
2016Subah Ke PehleShort Film
2017Yahan Sabhi Gyani Hain
Laal Jalti Hai ChitaShort Film - Voice
202114 Phere
Roam Rome Mein
Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi
2023BholaaNithari
2025Bhool Chuk MaafPanditji
2025The SadistCommon People

Telugu films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2006VikramarkuduBavuji
2010Rama Rama Krishna KrishnaPawar
2011Kandireega
2013NaayakDassu
2014AagaduNagaraju
Brother of Bommali
2015ShivamBhoji Reddy
2016Sardaar Gabbar Singh
SupremePatnaik
2018InttelligentHome Minister
Touch Chesi ChuduKeshava Prasad
2019Operation 2019Minister
ChanakyaMohammad Ali Khan
2020BombhaatDada
2023S.K.N: Survaana Kshetram NamahaaAgent Prasad
2025Laila (2025 film)Khaidi

Tamil films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2011VelayudhamUlaganathanTamil

Nagpuri films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
2019PhulmaniaTBANagpuri

English films

YearFilmRoleOther notes
1992Electric Moon
2006Return to RajapurLal
Strings
2014Bhopal: A Prayer for RainChoudhury
2015Fly Away SoloCannes Release - 19 May 2015

Television

YearTV seriesRoleOther notes
2023GarmiBairagi BabaWeb Series
2022Maharani 2Gauri Shankar Pandey[citation needed]Web Series
The Great Indian MurderAmbika PrasadWeb Series
Nirmal Pathak Ki Ghar WapsiNeta JiWeb Weries
2021MaharaniGauri Shankar Pandey[citation needed]Web Series
2016 - 2017Jaana Na Dil Se DoorKailash KashyapStar Plus - 9 May 2016
2014 - 2015Maha Kumbh (TV series)Khoye Paye PandeyLife Ok
2013 - 2014Lapataganj (Ek Bar Phir)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 (ep 31–32), Zorba (ep 42–43)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

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultNotes
2003Indian Telly AwardsBest Actor in a Comic Role (Male)Ramkhilawan CM & FamilyNominated
2016Indian Television Academy AwardsBest Actor in a Negative RoleJaana Na Dil Se DoorWon

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