V K Sharma

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Vinod Kumar Sharma
Born1949 (age 7374)
Alma mater National School of Drama
Occupations
  • Actor
  • writer
  • director
  • acting trainer
Years active1972-present
Spouse
Kiran Sharma
(m. 1989)
Children1
Awards Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (2005)

Vinod Kumar Sharma is an Indian actor, writer and director who works in Hindi films, television and stage. [1] [2] He is the recipient of a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for direction in theatre. [3] He is the founder and director of Khilona Theatre Company, since September 1987. It's India's first professional company of adults performing for children. [4]

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Personal life

Sharma was born and brought up in Delhi. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama. He has been married to Kiran Sharma, since 1989. [5] The couple has a son named Kashish Sharma. Kiran is a costume designer, director, playwright and actress. She has directed many plays with Khilona Theatre group. She also serves as the co-director of Khilona Theatre group.

Filmography

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YearTitleActorDirectorWriterNotes & Ref(s)
1972SaveraYes check.svg
1973 Raja Rani Yes check.svg [6]
Jalte Badan Yes check.svg
1974PagliYes check.svg
1978 Bhola Bhala Yes check.svg
1981Dard- Conflict of EmotionsYes check.svg
1982 Gandhi Yes check.svg(uncredited)
1984 Wanted: Dead or Alive Yes check.svg
1986 Amrit Yes check.svg
1989-1990 Circus Yes check.svgTelevision show
1991Maut Ki SazaaYes check.svg
1999 Bhanwar Yes check.svgTelevision serial
2001 Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai Yes check.svg
Ji Mantriji Yes check.svgTelevision show
2002 Jasoos Vijay Yes check.svgTelevision show
2003 Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi Yes check.svg
2006 Khosla Ka Ghosla Yes check.svg
2008 Yaar Meri Zindagi Yes check.svg
2009 London Dreams Yes check.svg
2010 Milenge Milenge Yes check.svg
2013 Fukrey Yes check.svg
2015 Tevar Yes check.svg
Dum Laga Ke Haisha Yes check.svg
2016Dev BhoomiYes check.svg
2017Kuldip Patwal: I didn’t do itYes check.svg
Walk to the HorizonYes check.svgShort film
2019KasaaiYes check.svg
Sonchiriya Yes check.svg
AshesYes check.svgShort film
2020 Paatal Lok Yes check.svg Amazon Prime Video original series
2021SamvaranYes check.svg

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