Vinod Kumar Singh is an Indian television actor and model. He played the title role in the show '' Ayushmaan''.

Personal life

Vinod Singh was born to Malati Devi and Shrinath Singh. He was born in

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, but was brought up in

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. He and his twin sister are the youngest of 5 siblings. He did his schooling from

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West. He went to

Mithibai College The Mithibai College of Arts, Chauhan Institute of Science & Amruthben Jivanlal College of Commerce and Economics is a college affiliated to the University of Mumbai. The college was established in 1961 in Vile Parle, Mumbai by Shri Vile Parle ...

for higher education. Later, he attended Terna Engineering College,

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, where he did Electronics and Telecommunication Engineering.

Career

Vinod started his acting career with Ad Films. He has done around 424 ads, of which some were for huge brands like

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, Frooti, Onida, Nerolac Paints,

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etc. He has also appeared in a few

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's music video ''Sochta hoon uska dil'' gave him overnight recognition. Vinod made his television debut with

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's comedy show ''Daddy Samjha Karo''. This was followed by shows including ''

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'', ''Dil se Dosti'', ''Gharwali Uparwali, '' and ''Bahuraaniyan''. His breakthrough role was as the lead in ''Ayushmaan'' which made him a household name. He has played prominent roles in ''

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'', '' Ghar Ek Sapna'' and several other shows. He has also acted in Bollywood movies ''

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'', '' Hum Tum'' and ''Daughter''.Shyam, Kavita (2007)
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, ''

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'', 6 August 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2013 He has also done a musical play ''Black Market''.

Television

* '' Ayushmaan'' * ''

'' * ''

'' * '' Arjun'' * '' Ghar Ek Sapna'' * ''

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'' * ''Dil Se Dosti'' * ''

'' * ''Daddy Samjha Karo'' * ''Bahuraaniyan'' * ''Gharwali Uparwali'' * ''Koi Jaane Kya Hoga'' * ''Mahima Shanidev Ki'' * ''Gubbare'' * '' Rishtey'' * ''Kagaar'' * ''Yes or No'' * ''

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'' * ''Aye Dil-E-Nadaan'' * '' Sssshhh...Phir Koi Hai'' * ''

Man Mein Hai Visshwas ''Man Mein Hai Visshwas'' is an Indian drama anthology television series that aired on Sony TV channel. In the series, Nitish Bharadwaj presents stories that are real-life incidents experienced by people. They mainly revolve around faith. The ...

'' * ''

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Filmography

* ''

'' * '' Hum Tum'' * ''Daughter''

Other shows

* ''

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'' * '' Celebrity Fame Gurukul'' * ''Boogie Woogie'' * ''Kisme Kitna Hai Dum''

References

External links

*http://entertainment.oneindia.in/television/news/2007/vinod-bollywood-debut-121107.html *https://m.imdb.com/name/nm1340599 {{DEFAULTSORT:Singh, Vinod Living people Male actors from Visakhapatnam Male actors in Hindi television Male actors in Hindi cinema 21st-century Indian male actors Year of birth missing (living people)