Omri Vidya is an Indian-American actor who rose to fame in Bollywood films. He was widely recognized for his performance as Chatur Ramalingam aka “The Silent One” in the 2009 buddy drama 3 Idiots.
Vaidya’s talent and versatility extend beyond Indian films. He has also played prominent roles in popular American TV series such as office and Arrested Development.
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- Full name: Omi Vaidya
- Stage name: Omi Vaidya
- Date of Birth: January 10, 1982
- Age: 42
- Birthplace: Yucca Valley, California, U.S.
- Nationality: Indian American
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.64 m
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Vaidya
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Minal Patel (m. 2009)
- Children: 2
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Omi Vidya was born on January 10, 1982, in Yucca Valley, California, United States. He was raised by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Vidya, although their names are unknown. It is not known whether he has any siblings.
Vaidya graduated from the Los Angeles County High School of the Arts and later studied at the University of California, Santa Cruz for two years. He then transferred to the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University and graduated with honors. Omri Vaidya is of Indian descent and his ancestral home is in Goa, India. He believes in Hinduism.
Profession
Omi Vaidya started his career as a video editor in independent films before transitioning into acting. He gained recognition for his roles in popular television shows such as Arrested Development and office. Vaidya was invited to audition for the role of Sadiq office Directed by the same casting director, he played Sadiq in two episodes.
Wadia’s career took a major turn when he played the iconic role of Chatur Ramalingam, the Silent One, in the Bollywood blockbuster 3 IdiotsThis performance made him famous overnight. 3 IdiotsVaidya later starred in several other Bollywood films including Dierto Bachaheji, Desi Boys, Playerand Jody Breaks.
A documentary Bollywood mogul (2011) tells the story of Omi Vaidya’s journey from struggling actor in Hollywood to successful breakthrough in Bollywood, 3 Idiots. The film was sold to Netflix and is currently available on YouTube.
Although Vaidya has found success in Bollywood, he has also expressed a desire to play more challenging roles and is very selective about his projects. He has been focusing on roles in Indian-American series Brown Country.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @omivaidya_official
- Facebook account: Omi Vaidya
- Twitter account: @OmiOneKenobe
Personal life
Famous Indian actor Omi Vaidya married his long-time partner Minal Patel on August 22, 2009. The couple has two children, the first born in 2015 and the second in 2018.
However, the names of their children are not made public as the media is not aware of such personal information. Vaidya and Patel’s marriage has always been a private matter and the couple has chosen not to let the public see the details of their family life.
Filmography
- 3 Idiots (2009)
- Desi Boys (2011)
- Player (2012)
- Dierto Bachaheji (2011)
- Jody Breaks (2012)
- office (us)
- Arrested Development
net worth
Indian actor Omi Vaidya is best known for his role as Chatur Ramalingam in the Bollywood blockbuster 3 Idiotshas an estimated net worth of around $500,000. This figure is based on his successful acting career, which includes appearances in several Bollywood films, television shows, and commercials.
Vaidya 3 IdiotsHis most notable performance came in the 2009 comedy film, , directed by Rajkumar Hirani. The film’s immense popularity and critical acclaim have undoubtedly contributed to Vaidya’s overall wealth and recognition in the Indian entertainment industry.
