Srikanth Verma is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Bollywood films and Hindi web series. He is known for playing the supporting roles of Mamaji in the web series Mirzapur (2018) and Jayaprakash in the web series Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 1 (2020).
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Wiki/Biography
Shrikant Verma was born on 1 January in New Delhi, India. Their zodiac sign is Capricorn. Srikanth completed his schooling from DAV Senior Secondary School, New Delhi. Srikanth did his graduation from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, New Delhi. He trained in acting and theater at Shri Ram Center for Performing Arts, New Delhi.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 3″
Weight (Approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
parents and siblings
Not much information is available about Srikanth’s parents. His father died in March 2013. His mother has also died.
Srikant Verma’s mother’s picture
wife and children
Shrikant Verma was married on 31 October 1998.
Srikant Verma with his wife
Together, they have two daughters and a son. The name of one of their daughters is Pragya Verma.
Shrikant Verma with his wife (second from left) and children
Religion
Srikant Verma follows Hindu religion.
Srikant Verma during a visit to a temple
livelihood
While studying in school, Srikanth aspired to become an actor and actively participated in stage plays and dramas. In an interview, Srikanth revealed that his parents were not in favor of his decision to pursue a career as an actor; Therefore, for a few years, he continued acting in various stage plays and theatrical productions without coming into the public eye. He is a former member of Shri Ram Center Theater Repertory Company and Kingdom of Dreams.
Srikant Verma in a scene from the play Mayavi Sarovar
film
In 2013, Srikanth debuted in Bollywood with the film Matru Ki Bijli Ka Mandola, in which he played the role of a reporter.
In 2014, Srikanth was seen in the role of Master Ji in the film Aankhon Dekhi.
In 2015, he appeared as Shakha Babu in the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha starring Ayushmann Khurrana and Bhumi Pednekar.
Srikanth Verma (right) as Shakha Babu in a scene from the film Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015)
Later, he acted as Pandhar Prasad in Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018), as Pushpendra in Halka (2018), as Basant in Ramprasad Ki Terahvi (2019), Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai (2021), and Helmet ( 2021) as Gupta on ZEE5. In 2022, Srikanth appeared in three films, Laal Singh Chaddha as a sports coach, Chakki as Bada Babu, and Ae Zindagi as Mr. Sharma.
Srikanth Verma as Bada Babu in the film Chakki (2022)
web series
In 2017, Srikanth made his digital debut with the web series Dilliwood, in which he played the role of a Ramleela manager on YouTube.
Poster of Shrikant Verma’s first web series Delhiwood on YouTube
In 2020, Srikanth Varma appeared as Parmeshwar in the web series Panchayat on Amazon Prime Video.
Srikant Verma as Parmeshwar in a scene from the web series Panchayat (2020)
In the same year, he rose to fame by playing the role of Jaiprakash in the web series Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 1 and the role of Mamaji in the web series Mirzapur Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video. Srikanth was nominated for Best Supporting Actor in a Comic Role category at the Filmfare OTT Awards for the web series Breathe: Into the Shadows (2020).
Srikant Verma (left) as Mamaji in a scene from his debut web series Mirzapur Season 2 (2020)
In 2021, he appeared in three web series, Tandav as Manohar Thakur on Amazon Prime Video, Akkad Bakkad Rafu Chakkar as Ramesh Rajan on Amazon Prime Video, and Matsya Kand as Vinod Singh on MX Player.
Srikant Verma (right) as Manohar Thakur in a scene from the web series Tandav on Amazon Prime Video
In 2022, he appeared in the sequel of the web series Breathe: Into the Shadows starring Abhishek Bachchan on Amazon Prime Video.
Other
Srikant Verma has appeared in some advertisements for brands like Lava Mobile, Acko India, Axis Bank, Paytm, Real Namkeen Bites, Imperial Blue, Google and Amazon.
Facts/General Knowledge
- Srikanth is fond of sketching and painting.
Srikant Verma shared a picture on his Instagram handle displaying an art made by him
- In December 2020, Srikanth was invited to the Engineering College, Pune to judge the solo acting competition ‘Limelight’.
- Srikanth is often seen working out in the gym to keep himself fit.
Srikant Verma in the gym
- In December 2021, Srikanth was invited as one of the panelists at the Kautik International Film Festival.
Srikant Verma at Kautik International Film Festival, 2021
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