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Omi Vaidya is an Indian-American actor. He is famous for his work in Bollywood films. He gained recognition for the role of ‘Chatur Ramalingam’ in the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
Wiki/Biography
Omi Vaidya was born on Sunday, January 10, 1982 (age 41 years; as of 2023) in Joshua Tree, Yucca Valley, California. Their zodiac sign is Capricorn. He received his formal education at the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts in Los Angeles. He then studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz for two years. Later, he studied at New York University’s Tisch School of the Arts, where he graduated with honors.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 6″
Weight (Approx): 65 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Body Measurements (Approx): 38-32-13
Family
parents and siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
wife and children
On 22 August 2009, Omi Vaidya married Meenal Patel. In 2015, the couple was blessed with a son. Their second child was born in 2018.
Omi Vaidya with his wife
Omi Vaidya holding his son in his lap
Religion
He follows Hindu religion.
livelihood
film
Omi Vaidya started his acting career with his first film ‘Rolling’ (2007), in which he played the role of ‘Asar’. His role as “Chatur Ramalingam” or “The Silencer” in the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009) was one of his most acclaimed performances. In an interview, Omi told that he was on a trip to Mumbai when he auditioned for the film ‘3 Idiots’.
When I was planning my trip back to America, a friend of mine who was associated with 3 Idiots told me about a role for which they were auditioning NRI actors. Considering that I don’t speak Hindi or watch Bollywood movies, I had no interest in auditioning. On top of that, this role had not even been written yet. In the audition, I had to recite lines from the film Lage Raho Munna Bhai. I was very bold and careless while saying the lines because I didn’t think I was going to get this role. I was offered the role when I was driving home from the audition.
In 2011, he acted in films like ‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji’, in which he played the role of ‘Milind Kelkar’.
Poster of the film ‘Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji’ (2011) starring Omi Vaidya
He appeared in the film ‘Desi Boyz’ (2011) in which he played the role of ‘Ajay’. Omi has done films like ‘Players’ (2012), ‘Jodi Breakers’ (2012), ‘Mirror Game’ (2017), ‘Blackmail’ (2018) and many more. In 2023, he played the role of a ‘scientist’ in the US-Bangladesh joint venture action thriller film ‘MR-9: Do or Die’.
Poster of the film ‘MR-9 Do or Die’ starring Omi Vaidya
Television
Omi made his acting debut in the American television industry with his first TV series titled ‘The Office’ (2005), in which he played the role of ‘Sadiq’.
Poster of the series ‘The Office’ (2005) starring Omi Vaidya
In 2008, he appeared in the series ‘Life’, in which he played the role of ‘Vairam’, and in the series ‘Bones’, in which he played the role of ‘Hamid Hirani’. She appeared in series including ‘Kath & Kim’ (2009), ‘Kamen Rider: Dragon Knight’ (2009), ‘Growing Up Fisher’ (2014), ‘Go Here or To Go’ (2015), and ‘Brown Nation’ Have given. ‘(2016). In 2019, he played the role of ‘Kannan’ in the Indian series ‘Metro Park’.
Poster of the series ‘Metro Park’ (2019) starring ‘Omi Vaidya’
Editor
Omi Vaidya starred in ‘Out of Time’ (2003), ‘Delusion’ (2004), ‘Bloodshed’ (2005), ‘The Gold Bracelet’ (2006), ‘Remember the Days’ (2007), and ‘Blind Ambition’ ( 2008).
director
Omi has directed two short films ‘Out of Time’ (2007) and ‘The Desert Rose’ (2007).
Poster of the movie ‘The Desert Rose’
award
The Valley Film Festival 2008
- Won the Best Short Film Award for his film ‘The Desert Rose’ (2007).
- Won the Best Student Film Award for his film ‘Out of Time’ (2007).
Port Townsend Film Festival 2008
- Won the Best Film with Diversity Theme for his film ‘The Desert Rose’ (2007).
IIFA Awards 2010
- Nominated for Best Performance in a Comic Role for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
- Won Star Debut of the Year (Male) for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
Screen Awards 2010
- Won the Best Comedian Award for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
- Won the Most Promising Newcomer (Male) award for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
Favorite
Facts/General Knowledge
- In 2006, Omi was featured in a song video ‘Kurti’ by Bohemians.
- He has collaborated with several brands and frequently posts advertisements on his Instagram.
- In 2016, he appeared as a host at the Wheels Achievement Awards Gala in Bethesda.
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