Vijay Patkar

Vijay Patkar

Vijay Patkar at Audio release of Daddy Cool
Born 29 May 1963
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Nationality Indian
Ethnicity Maharashtrian
Occupation Actor
Years active 1988-present, President - Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal (ABMCM).[1]

Vijay Patkar (born 29 May 1963) is an Indian theatre, television, Marathi film and Bollywood film actor. He is better known for his comedy roles in blockbuster movies like Tezaab, Apna Sapna Money Money, Golmaal 3, Tees Maar Khan, Daddy Cool, All the Best: Fun Begins and Singham.[2] He has been elected as the president of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal (ABMCM).[3]

Personal life

Patkar was brought up in Girgaon, Mumbai. He completed his education in Union High School and Siddharth college. Lateron he joined job in Bank of India through Artiste's quota. He has one brother, Dayal Patkar.[2]

Career

Patkar started acting in college with one act play 'Majhi Pehli Chori' (My First Theft). In 1988 director N. Chandra gave him his first film role, role of Anil Kapoor's friend, in Tezaab. Patkar continued to work in theatre, Marathi movies and television advertisements. He has great influence of Charlie Chaplin. It reflects in his television commercials. He has won IIFA award for best model for his Cello Tape TV commercial. He has also won award of Marathi Natya Parishad for his play 'Halka Fulka Natak'. In 2012 Patkar directed and produced Marathi language movie 'Laavu Ka Laath'.[2] As of April 2013 Patkar has directed 7 films and has produced 3 films.[4][5] In 2011 he directed and produced Marathi movie 'Ek Unad Diwas'. In 2012 he directed a movie, Riwayat, on female foeticide in India.[6][7]

Filmography

Year Released Film Role
2014 Indian Premacha Lafda
2014 Premasathi Coming Suun Mama
2012 Chhodo Kal Ki Baatein Dhobi Ramsharan
2011 Singham Havaldar Kelkar
2011 Masti Express
2010 Tees Maar Khan S.I. Jagtap
2010 Golmaal 3 Havaldar Gandhari
2010 Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai Waiter
2010 Right Yaaa Wrong Police Inspector
2009 Fruit & Nut Clint
2009 All the Best: Fun Begins Goli
2009 Wanted (2009 film) Ganesh
2009 Daddy Cool Pinto - Real Estate Agent
2009 Lagnachi Varat Londonchya Gharat Supporting
2008 Maan Gaye Mughal-e-Azam
2007 Ek Krantiveer: Vasudev Balwant Phadke
2007 Dhamaal
2007 God Only Knows! Yumdoot
2007 Maherchi Maaya
2007 Salaam Bacche Havaldar Murlidhar
2006 Baabul Peon at Eros Jewelry
2006 Apna Sapna Money Money
2006 Pahili Sher, Dusri Savvasher, Navara Pavsher
2005 Kyaa Kool Hai Hum Inspector/Havaldar
2004 Navra Mazha Navsacha Dumb passenger
2003 Raghu Romeo Hari
1988 Tezaab Anil Kapoor's friend

References

  1. Vijay Patkar. "Vijay Patkar takes charge of ABMCM". Retrieved Nov 8, 2014.
  2. 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Vijay Patkar-the most flexible star of Marathi & Hindi films". Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  3. patkar, vijay (Nov 8, 2014). "Vijay Patkar takes charge of ABMCM". Times of India. Times of India. Retrieved Nov 8, 2014.
  4. "Vijay Patkar debuting in Hindi film as director with RIWAYAT". 3 Sep 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  5. "Triple Moves of Vijay Patkar under pretext of Laavu Ka Laath". 28 May 2012. Retrieved 28 April 2013.
  6. "Audio release of RIWAYAT". Retrieved 29 April 2013.
  7. "Film on female foeticide by Oz-based doctors to be released next month - Indian Express Mobile". 21 Aug 2012. Retrieved 29 April 2013.

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