Gautam Singh Vig is an Indian actor. He is known for his work in popular Indian television series like ‘Saath Nibhaana Saathiya 2,’ ‘Ishq Subhan Allah,’ and many more.
Wiki/Biography
Gautam Singh Vig was born on Sunday, 27 September 1987 (age 35 years; in 2022) in New Delhi. He grew up in New Delhi.
Childhood photo of Gautam (left) and his sister, Ankita (right)
He attended Guru Harkrishan Public School in New Delhi. According to Gautam, after completing his studies in class 12, he applied to move abroad. Since there was quite a long period before going abroad, Gautam worked in a call center. Reportedly, he pursued a master’s degree in human resources at a Canadian university; however, as he mentioned in an interview, he went on to pursue a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in Psychology.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 11″
Weight (approx): 75 kg
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Hazel Brown
Body Measurements (approx): Chest: 42 inches, Waist: 32 inches, Biceps: 14 inches
Family
Gautam Singh Vig belongs to a Punjabi family in South Delhi.
Parents & Siblings
His father’s name is Vijay Vig, and his mother’s name is Anju Vig.
Anju Vig and Vijay Vig – Gautam’s parents
Gautam has an older sister, Ankita Vig, and an older brother.
Gautam with his sister, Ankita, and daughter
Wife
On 17 August 2013, Gautam tied the knot with Richa Gera, sister of Ankit Gera, an Indian actor. Richa works as an Associate Vice President of Human Resources at the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China. Reportedly, the couple went through a difficult time and it was claimed by some media that the couple had separated; however, in an interview in 2019, Gautam clarified that the two were living happily together. According to sources, the couple divorced in 2020.
Gautam Vig with his wife, Richa Gera
religion
Gautam Singh followed Hinduism.
Career
Human resource manager
According to Gautam, he worked as a Human Resources Manager at a bank in Canada; however, his first job was with an event company.
Model
Reportedly, Gautam started his career as a model. According to sources, he never saw acting as a career; however, working as a model and collaborating with a large company influenced her to pursue a career in acting.
Television
In 2016, Gautam made his debut with the daily soap opera ‘Naamkarann’ as ‘Ali.’
Gautam as ‘Ali’ in ‘Naamkarann’ – A still from the television series
Later, he appeared in various television series including Tantra, Ishq Subhanallah, and many more. In an interview, Gautam revealed that the first time he appeared on television while he was acting was in a fictional dance series titled ‘D4 – Get Up & Dance’ which aired on Channel V. Gautam appeared in another television series ‘MTV Nishedh’ in 2020 as Raghav.
Gautam Vig as Raghav in ‘MTV Nishedh’ (2020)
Television advertisement
Reportedly, Gautam has appeared in many television commercials, sharing the screen with popular personalities including Alia Bhatt and Sonakshi Sinha. In an interview, Gautam admitted that he quite likes Alia Bhatt.
Gautam Vig and Sonakshi Sinha cut from television commercial for ASUS smartphone – 2016
Movie
Gautam Singh marked his debut in the Bollywood film industry with ‘Flat 211’ as ‘Sameer’ in 2017.
Gautam Vig (left), with other actors (right), in the movie ‘Flat 211’ as Sameer
OTT
In 2021, Gautam Singh Vig appeared in the Hindi web series ‘Hai Tauba’ season 2. In the same year, he can be seen in another web series titled ‘Haale Dil on Broken Notes’ as ‘Aryan Raj with co-star Mannara Chopra who mostly worked in Telugu language films.
Gautam in the series ‘Haale Dil Broken on Notes’ as Aryan Raj
Award
In 2022, Gautam Vig was awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award – Film.
Gautam Vig holds the 4th Dadasaheb Phalke Icon Award Film 2022
Net worth
Gautam Vig’s net worth for the financial year 2021-2022 is estimated to be Rs. 12 crores.
Favourite
- Vegetarian Food: Paneer Makhani, Rajmah
- Non-Vegetarian Food: Butter Chicken, Chicken Tikka, Fish Tikka
- Dessert(s): Kaju Katli, Milk Cake, Gulab Jamun, Rasgulla, Besan Ke Laddu
- Restaurants (in India): Mainland China, Barbecue Country
- Hangout (in Mumbai): Bandra, Worli
- Destination: Spain, France, Poland
- Color: Black, White, Red, Blue
- Hollywood actors: Leonardo Dicaprio, Brad Pitt
- Hollywood Actress: Kate Winslet
- Bollywood Movies: Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001), Baghban (2003), Kal Ho Naa Ho (2003)
- Hollywood Movies: Titanic (1997), Fifty Shades of Gray (2015)
- Song: ‘Khamoshiyan’ by Arijit Singh
Car Collection
Gautam Vig owns a Tata Harrier.
Tata Harrier – owned by Gautam Vig
Facts/Trivia
- Gautam Singh Vig used the names Billu and Makhna.
- According to sources, Gautam Vig has never taken a train because of his phobia.
- In an interview, Gautam revealed that he wanted to become a cricketer and was not interested in acting earlier. While talking about his interest in cricket, Gautam said,
I always wanted to be a cricketer. I have played cricket till state level but no family support in that. During my school days, I used to entertain everyone and wanted to be an actor. So for me, either acting is a choice or sportsmanship. Sports couldn’t happen and I became an actor.”
- Reportedly, Gautam Vig worked in the HR department of a bank after completing his master’s degree.
- According to Vig, his first check was Rs. 5000.
- In an interview, Gautam mentioned that his first car was a Maruti 800.
- According to Vig, his first girlfriend, Nagina, was the daughter of his math teacher when he was in 2nd grade.
- He is a fitness enthusiast and often practices kickboxing and mixed martial arts (MMA). According to Gautam, he loves to read about fitness whenever he gets the chance.
- Talking about his inspiration in an interview, Gautam revealed that he was inspired by the hard work of Shah Rukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan.
- According to several sources, Gautam took an acting course at Anupam Kher’s Actor Prepares, an institute that provides acting courses worldwide, in 2011.
- In 2019, she was featured in a Punjabi music video titled ‘I Love You Kinna Saara.’
Gautam Vig in music video – ‘I Love You Kinna Saara’ (2019)
- In 2022, he appeared as a contestant in the Indian television reality show ‘Bigg Boss 16,’ which aired on Colors TV channel.
Gautam Singh Vig in Indian reality television show ‘Bigg Boss 16’ (2022)
- Reportedly, Gautam wore an outfit – a multi-coloured suit from Hanger Bangalore, styled by Mohit Kapoor – worth Rs. 1.5 lakh during the ‘Weekend Ka Vaar’ episode of “Bigg Boss 16.”
Gautam Vig wears clothes worth Rs. 1.5 lakh for Bigg Boss 16
Categories: Biography
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