Vishal Kotian is an Indian actor. He is famous for his role as Birbal in the show ‘Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal’ (2014).
Vishal as Birbal in Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal
He is also known for his roles in the shows Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal (2014), Mahabharat (2014), Shree Adi Manav (2001), etc.
Wiki/Biography
Vishal Kotian was born on Wednesday, 13 February 1985 (age 36 years; in 2021) at Dagdi Chawl in Mumbai. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Vishal as a child and now
Vishal has pursued an MBA in Marketing. He was born in a poor family and grew up in an area of Mumbai that lacked basic civic amenities. According to Vishal, the area is also lacking in terms of education because there are no educational institutions in the area. To earn money and pay his school fees, Vishal used to sell Salman Khan movie tickets in black at ‘Satyam Shivam Sundaram’ theater in Mumbai when he was 12 years old.
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 9″
Weight (approx): 80 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Black
Body Measurements (approx): Chest 44″, Waist 34″, Biceps 14″
Family
Parents & Siblings
His parents’ names are unknown.
Vishal with his father
Vishal and his mother
Relationships/Affairs
Vishal is in a relationship with Payal Vijay Shetty who is an actress. He had been in love with her for a long time.
Vishal with girlfriend Payal Vijay Shetty
Career
Modeling
When Vishal turned 18, he started his career as a model. He won the Manhunt competition.
Movie
Vishal appeared in the Hollywood film ‘The Deadly Disciple’ as Suria in 2001 and the Bollywood film ‘Don Muthu Swami’ in 2008 as Veeru.
Vishal in the movie Don Muthu Swami
Television
Vishal started his acting career on television in 1998. He was first featured in the show ‘Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar’ in 1998 as Vishal.
Vishal Kotian in Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar
Later he featured in many popular shows of the 90s including Family No.1 (1999), Shree Adi Manav (2001), Pyaar Mein Twist (2011), Ssshhhh…Koi Hai (2001), and many more.
Vishal in Shree Adi Manav
He has also appeared in many mythological shows such as Hanuman in Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev (2013) and Mahabharat (2014), Ravan in Vighnaharta Ganesh (2019), and Birbal in Akbar Ka Bal Birbal (2020).
Vishal as Ravan in Vighnaharta Ganesh
Controversy
- Vishal was removed from a show named ‘Partner’ in 2017. He accused comedian and actor Kiku Sharda of removing him from the show. According to him, Kiku has used his fame for this. He also added that Kiku wants to keep the focus on himself in the show. Kiku was also accused of changing the name of the show. Later, Kiku denied all allegations against him.
- In May 2022, Vishal faced backlash from netizens for releasing the song ‘Jeena Zaroori Hai,’ the last song worked on by Sidharth Shukla, online. Netizens slammed her for not seeking permission from Sidharth’s family in advance to release the song. The song was reportedly recorded in 2019.
Bicycle Collection
Vishal owns a Royal Enfield Bullet.
Royal Enfield Vishal Ammunition
Car Collection
Vishal owns a Mercedes C 250.
Vishal’s bike and car
Tattoo
Vishal has four inked tattoos on his body.
- He has a band tattoo on his left arm and in between the tattoos, the word ‘Maa’ is inked.
Vishal band tattoo
Vishal’s tattoo with the word ‘Maa’
- He has got MAHA MRITUNJAY MANTRA tattooed on his back.
Vishal’s Instagram post about his back tattoo
- He has Lord Shiva tattooed on his chest.
Lord Shiva Vishal Tattoo
Facts/Trivia
- Vishal Kotian smokes cigarettes and drinks alcohol occasionally.
- Vishal follows a non-vegetarian diet.
- Vishal supported the Shiv Sena-ruled Maharashtra government.
- He likes to play cricket and do gym in his spare time.
- He is a gym addict and often posts workout videos on Instagram, where he often shows off his six-pack abs.
Vishal’s six pack abs
- Vishal has played the role of Birbal twice. In an interview, he talked about his role and said,
I am playing Birbal again and this time, in a bigger show, in terms of making and concept. Well, many of my fans think that Birbal will be like me… witty, charming, intelligent and handsome (smile!). I really connected with the character. I never imagined that I would play such a big historical character. But fate has a plan. In fact, I get many messages where people say I am the reincarnation of Birbal. Maybe that’s true!”
- In 2014, he hosted a radio show on 92.7 FM.
Vishal as a radio jockey
- In 2014, he played cricket for Delhi Dragons in the Kotak Cricket League.
Vishal as BCL winner
- In 2021, Vishal became one of the contestants in the 15th season of the popular Indian reality show ‘Bigg Boss’.
- He is playing the role of Sidharth Shukla’s brother in the project which is scheduled to release in 2021.
- She was due to get engaged in 2021, but her engagement was postponed due to the second wave of the coronavirus.
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Source: SCHOOL TRANG DAI
