Vishal Nikam is an Indian gym trainer turned actor who predominantly works in the Marathi entertainment industry. He is best known for playing the lead role in the Marathi language television show ‘Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba’ (2020).
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Wiki/Biography
Vishal Nikam was born as Vishal Balaso Nikam on Thursday, 10 February 1994 (age 27 years; as in 2021) in Devikhindi, Sangli district, Maharashtra. Their zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Vishal Nikam’s childhood picture with his family
He studied in two schools, NSV Devikhindi and Smt. Kasturbai Walchand College (Junior), both at Sangli. He studied Bachelor of Science (Physics) from Balwant College, Vita, Maharashtra. Subsequently, he joined Baburaoji Gholap College, Pune, where he studied Master of Science (Physics). After completing his formal education, he moved to Mumbai, the entertainment capital of India, to pursue a career in acting.
Physical Appearance
Height (Approx): 5′ 11″
Hair Color: Black
Eye colour: black
Family
Vishal Nikam’s father Balaso Yashwant Nikam is a farmer. His mother Vijaya Nikam is a housewife. His brother’s name is Akshay Nikam.
Vishal Nikam with his family
religion/religious views
Born in a Marathi family, Vishal Nikam follows Hindu religion. A highlight on her Instagram account shows her as an avid reader of Sarth Sri Dnyaneshwari (सर्थ श्री ज्ञानेश्वरी), a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita written by the Marathi saint and poet Sant Dnyaneshwar (also known as Mauli). Is.
livelihood
Vishal Nikam started his career as a gym trainer. While working at Gold’s Gym in Kandivali, Mumbai, she modeled for various magazine shoots.
Vishal Nikam featured in a magazine (2017)
In 2018, she walked the ramp for the brand MI Khadi in Mr, Miss & Mrs Pune Global Season II by Kashish Productions. He was also the showstopper of the event.
Vishal Nikam at Mr., Miss & Mrs. Pune Global 2018 Season II
film
In 2018, he entered the Marathi entertainment industry with the film ‘Mithun’, in which he played the lead role. The film focuses on a couple named Mithun and Kanchi who do not seem to be serious about their relationship despite being together for a long time.
Gemini (2018)
He played the role of the antagonist Tej Singh in the drama film ‘Dhooms’ (2019).
Dhooms (2019)
In 2021, Vishal secured a role in the Marathi periodical film ‘Baluch’, which depicted the outcome of the Third Battle of Panipat, lost by the Marathas.
Poster of the film ‘Baloch’
Vishal Nikam played the lead role in the action thriller Marathi short film ‘The Sniper’ (2021). In the film, a sniper and his marksman find themselves torn between duty and humanity while hunting their enemies in the middle of a war.
Television
Vishal played the role of Yuvraj in the Marathi television series ‘Sata Jalmachya Gathi’ (2019). Unfortunately, the show went off-air before the lockdown. He rose to prominence after playing the lead role in the 2020 Marathi devotional television series ‘Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba’. According to Hindu mythology, the warrior god King Jyotiba was born from the combined power of the three gods Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba (2020)
In the 2021 Marathi historical show ‘Jai Bhavani Jai Shivaji’, he played the iconic role of Shivaji Maharaj’s brave warrior Shiv Kashid, who disguised himself as Shivaji Maharaj to help him escape from the Panhala fort. The show featured heroic stories of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s warriors who fought alongside him.
Vishal Nikam gained immense popularity in 2021 for appearing as a contestant on the reality television game show Bigg Boss Marathi (Season 3).
Favorite
- Actress(s): Sridevi, Sai Tamhankar
Facts/General Knowledge
- His hobbies include playing cricket, gym, dancing and reading. He is a travel lover who enjoys various adventure sports.
Vishal Nikam Water Rappelling
- Earning abundant votes in the Times of India (TOI) opinion poll, Vishal Nikam became Maharashtra’s most desirable person of 2020. The fitness fanatic’s chiseled body, which he constantly flaunts on his Instagram account, has been featured several times in TOI publications. Earlier he was at number 1. 3 in 2019 and was in the top 15 in the 2018 list.
- The gym trainer turned actor showcased his amazing bodybuilding skills by gaining 12 kg in 20 days to play the role of Lord Jyotiba in 2020. Born and brought up in Sangli district of Maharashtra, Vishal’s Kolhapuri accent made him perfect for the role. , The dedicated actor also learned horse riding in a week for the role. Talking about the challenges he faced in playing the role of Lord Jyotiba in an interview, he said,
After my audition, I was asked to move forward, which I did in 20 days! This was challenging to do as gyms were still closed in the state. So, I requested a friend of mine who owns a gym to allow me to use it for a few days. I also learned horse riding in a week, whereas it usually takes about 20 days to learn it.”
Furthermore, due to his busy shooting schedule, Vishal was unable to focus on maintaining his physique, which was an important requirement for the role of Lord Jyotiba. So, he came up with the interesting idea of working out on the sets using on-set shooting equipment.
- There is a picture on his Instagram account in which Vishal is carrying his bed-ridden grandmother. This picture shows his love and care for his family. The caption of the picture reads,
Generations!! When I was little, I needed my grandmother all the time for help and guidance. And now is the time when she needs me the most and I am there for her with all my heart.
Vishal Nikam is carrying his old bedridden grandmother
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