Aditya Om (born 5 October 1975) is an Indian actor and director who works predominately in

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and

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films. He also did theatre and serials. He debuted with ''

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'' (2002) as an actor and directed ''

Bandook ''Bandook'' () is a 2013 Bollywood crime film starring Aditya Om, Manisha Kelkar and Arshad Khan. The film was directed and produced by Aditya Om and Mohammed M. K. Sheikh. Synopsis The film depicts the rise of Bhola Kevat, a lower caste boatma ...

'' (2013).

Career

Aditya Om made his film debut as an actor with the Telugu-language multistarrer ''

'' (2002) under the stage name Aditya. One critic noted that "Aditya sdialogue delivery is pretty bad and he overacted in most of the scenes" while another said that "Aditya is a poor choice to play such an important role".''Lahiri Lahiri Lahirilo''
on IdleBrain.com In his next film ''

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'' (2002), his performance was better received with a critic writing that "Aditya surprises us with his good histrionics" and another stated he "fit perfectly" in his role.''Dhanalakshmi I Love You''
on IdleBrain.com Aditya Om went on to star in several Telugu films including ''Mee Intikoste Em Istaaru Maa Intkoste Em Testaaru'' (2004) and ''Preminchukunnam Pelliki Randi'' (2004). During this time, he made his debut as a director with the silent film ''Mr Lonely Miss Lovely'' (2004). He has directed and acted in critically acclaimed film ''

'' (2013). In regards to his performance, a critic opined that "Actor-director Aditya Om plays his part with conviction". The script of ''Bandook'' is a part of the Oscars library. The Hindi feature film '' Maassab'' (2018) directed by Aditya Om has won awards at various national and international film festivals. He is actively involved in charity, social work and has adopted a village Cherupally in

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. He is also working for educational reforms with his organisation "Edulightment". He has constructed a library there and has opened digital service center and given laptops and solar lights to village school and people. He is working tirelessly for educational reforms under his organisation Edulightment; welfare of Tribals in Telangana, Auto drivers in Mumbai, and is also involved in human rights associations.

Filmography

As an actor

As a director

As a co-producer

*'' Shudra: The Rising'' (2012) *'' Dozakh in Search of Heaven'' (2015)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Om, Aditya 1975 births Living people Indian male film actors Male actors in Telugu cinema Hindi-language film directors Male actors in Hindi cinema