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Omi Vaidya is an Indian- American actor. He is well-known for his work in Bollywood films. He gained recognition for his role as ‘Chatur Ramalingam’ in the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
Wiki/Biography
Omi Vaidya was born on Sunday, 10 January 1982 (age 41 years; as of 2023) in Joshua Tree in Yucca Valley, California. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He attained his formal education at Los Angeles County High School for the Arts in Los Angeles. He then attended 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 Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): 38-32-13
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife & Children
On 22 August 2009, Omi Vaidya got married to Minal Patel. In 2015, the couple was blessed with a son. In 2018, their second child was born.
Omi Vaidya with his wife
Omi Vaidya holding his son
Religion
He follows Hinduism.
Career
Film
Omi Vaidya began his acting career with his debut film ‘Rolling’ (2007) in which he played the role of ‘Assar.’ His role as “Chatur Ramalingam” or “The Silencer,” in the film ‘3 Idiots,’ (2009) was one of his most appreciated performances. In an interview, Omi uttered that he was on a trip to Mumbai when he auditioned for the film ‘3 Idiots’ and said,
As I was planning my trip back to the States, a friend of mine who was involved with 3 Idiots told me about a role they were auditioning NRI Actors for. Considering I didn’t speak Hindi or watch Bollywood Movies, I wasn’t interested in auditioning. On top of that the role was not even written for yet. At the audition, I had to say lines from the film Lage Raho Munna Bhai. I was very bold and nonchalant when saying the lines primarily because I didn’t think I was going to get the role. I was offered the role as I was heading 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 Bachcha Hai Ji’ (2011), starring Omi Vaidya
He appeared in the film ‘Desi Boyz’ (2011) in which he appeared as ‘Ajay.’ Omi has done a bundle of films including ‘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 started acting in the American television industry with his debut 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 the series ‘Bones,’ in which he played the role of ‘Hamid Hirani.’ He has 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’ (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 has worked as an editor of many short films including ‘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 film ‘The Desert Rose’
Awards
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 award for his film ‘The Desert Rose’ (2007).
IIFA Awards 2010
- Nominated for the Best Performance in a Comic Role for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
- Won the 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) for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
Favourites
Facts/Trivia
- In 2006, Omi was featured in a song video ‘Kurti’ by Bohemia.
- He has collaborated with many brands and often posts endorsements on his Instagram.
- In 2016, he appeared as a host at the Wheels Achievement Awards Gala in Bethesda.
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