Omi Vaidya is an Indian-American actor. He is 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, January 10, 1982 (age 41 years; in 2023) in Joshua Tree in Yucca Valley, California. His zodiac sign is Capricorn. He received his formal education at the 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 Color: Black
Eye Color: 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 holds her child
religion
He is a Hindu.
Career
Movie
Omi Vaidya started his acting career with his debut film ‘Rolling’ (2007) where he played the role of ‘Assar.’ His role as “Chatur Ramalingam” or “The Silencer,” in the movie ‘3 Idiots,’ (2009) is one of his most appreciated performances. In an interview, Omi stated that he was on his way to Mumbai when he auditioned for the film ‘3 Idiots’ and said,
When I was planning my trip back to America, a friend of mine who was involved with 3 Idiots told me about the role they were auditioning for NRI Actors. Since I neither speak Hindi nor watch Bollywood Movies, I am not interested in auditioning. Also, the role hasn’t been written yet. At the audition, I had to say a line from the movie Lage Raho Munna Bhai. I was very brave and nonchalant when I said those words mainly because I didn’t think I would get the role. I was offered the role when I returned from the audition.”
In 2011, he acted in films like ‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji,’ where he played the role of ‘Milind Kelkar.’
Poster of the movie ‘Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji’ (2011), starring Omi Vaidya
He appeared in the movie ‘Desi Boyz’ (2011) where he appeared as ‘Ajay.’ Omi has done a bunch of movies including ‘Players’ (2012), ‘Jodi Breakers’ (2012), ‘Mirror Game’ (2017), ‘Blackmail’ (2018), and many more. In 2023, he played the role of ‘Scientist’ in the US-Bangladesh joint venture action thriller ‘MR-9: Do or Die.’
Poster of the movie ‘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) where he played the role of ‘Sadiq.’
‘The Office’ series poster (2005) starring Omi Vaidya
In 2008, he appeared in the series ‘Life,’ where he played the role of ‘Vairam,’ and the series ‘Bones,’ where 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.’
‘Metro Park’ series poster (2019) starring ‘Omi Vaidya’
Editor
Omi Vaidya has worked as an editor on 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).
‘The Desert Rose’ movie poster
Award
2008 Valley Film Festival
- 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).
2008 Port Townsend Film Festival
- Won the award for Best Film with a Diversity Theme for his film ‘The Desert Rose’ (2007).
IIFA Awards 2010
- Nominated for Best Performance in a Comic Role for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
- Won Star Debut of the Year (Male) for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
Screen Awards 2010
- Won the Best Comedian award for the movie ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
- Won Most Promising Newcomer (Male) for the film ‘3 Idiots’ (2009).
Favourite
Facts/Trivia
- In 2006, Omi was featured in the video for the song ‘Kurti’ by Bohemia.
- He has collaborated with many brands and often posts endorsements on his Instagram.
- In 2016, he appeared as host at the Wheels Achievement Awards Gala in Bethesda.
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