{{short description|Indian film and television actor (born 1987)}} {{Multiple issues| {{More citations needed|date=April 2024}} {{Unreliable sources|date=April 2024}} }} {{EngvarB|date=January 2014}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2016}} {{Infobox person | name = Vikas Verma | image = Vikas Verma attends launch of Club XXX.jpg | caption = Verma at the launch of Club XXX in 2018 | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1987|09|24}} | birth_place = Kota, Rajasthan, India | occupation = Actor, model | years_active = 2009{{ndash}}present | notable_works = ''Raabta'' (2017)<br/>''Judwaa 2'' (2017)<br/>''Mom'' (2017)<br/>''Coolie No. 1'' (2020) | height = {{height|ft=5|in=9}} }}
'''Vikas Verma''' (born 24 September 1987) is an Indian actor and model who mainly works in Hindi films. His notable works include ''Raabta'' (2017), ''Mom'' (2017 film), ''Judwaa 2'' (2017) and ''Coolie No. 1'' (2020).<ref name="indiatimes.com">{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/I-can-be-lot-more-than-just-a-villain-Vikas-Verma/articleshow/28544753.cms|title=I can be lot more than just a villain: Vikas Verma|work=The Times of India|date=8 January 2014 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://desijam.in/for-vikas-verma-shaandaar-will-be-always-special/|title=For Vikas Verma, "Shaandaar" will be always special - DesiJAM|work=DesiJAM}}</ref> Verma began his career as a child actor in the film ''Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna''. He then became a model where he won the title of India's Fashion Star 2009,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiablooms.com/NewsDetailsPage/2009/newsDetails140909f.php|title=Indiablooms News|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.indiantelevision.com/release/y2k9/sept/septrel46.php|title=Indian Television Dot Com - Vikas Verma & Dimple Patel crowned winners of 'India ka Fashion Star'|date=14 September 2009|work=Indian Television Dot Com}}</ref> Zoom TV and has walked for leading fashion designers at various fashion weeks. He made his acting debut with a negative role in the romance adventure film ''Yaariyan''.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/Vikas-Verma-on-Delhi/articleshow/31409434.cms|title=Loved ice cream at India Gate: Vikas Verma|work=The Times of India|date=5 March 2014 }}</ref> He went on to star in the romantic-comedy film ''Shaandaar'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://nrinews24x7.com/rendezvous-with-the-hot-shaandaar-dulha-vikas-verma-on-22nd-october/|title=Rendezvous with the "Hot" Shaandaar Dulha - "Vikas Verma" on 22nd October |author=admin|date=21 October 2015|work=NRInews24x7}}</ref> where he played the role of Robin Fundwani. Before his debut in Bollywood he was seen in TV serial ''Jhansi Ki Rani'', where he played the negative role as "Marshall and Captain Robert Hamilton". For this role he has won the nomination for "Best Male Negative Lead" at the Indian Telly Awards.
==Career== Vikas started his career as a Model in 2009, where he won the title of India's Fashion Star 2009, Zoom TV. He has walked for almost every top-notch designers in the industry at various fashion weeks. He made his acting debut in 2009 with the TV Serial ''Jhansi Ki Rani'', where he played the negative role as "Marshall and Captain Robert Hamilton". For this role he has won the nomination for "Best Male Negative Lead" at the Indian Telly Awards. In 2013, he was seen in promotional video song "Pyaar ki Pungi" of ''Agent Vinod'' with Saif Ali Khan. In 2014 Vikas made his big-screen debut in the romance adventure film ''Yaariyan''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bollycurry.com/news/hot-n-happening/40226-i-can-be-lot-more-than-just-a-villain-try-me-vikas-verma.htm|title="I can be lot more than just a villain, Try Me": Vikas Verma|publisher=}}</ref> directed by Divya Khosla Kumar, playing the character of Mike.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/381672/there-funny-side-bad-boy.html|title=There is a funny side to this bad boy!|work=Deccan Herald|date=20 January 2014}}</ref> In the same year, he was seen in the Punjabi movie ''Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour'' as a negative lead where he plays the role of a British cop.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.newshourindia.com/was-always-keen-to-play-nagetive-roles-says-vikas-verma/|title=Was always keen to play negative roles, says Vikas Verma |work=News Hour India}}</ref>
In 2015, Vikas appeared in the romantic comedy film ''Shaandaar'', directed by Vikas Bahl and produced by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane, as one of the lead character. He played the role of Robin Fundwani.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.absoluteindianews.com/post.php?id=5020|title=Absolute India|author=Absolute India News|publisher=}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thehansindia.com/posts/index/2015-11-08/A-%E2%80%98Shaandaar-role-for-Vikas-Verma-185314|title=A 'Shaandaar role for Vikas Verma|work=The Hans India|date=8 November 2015}}</ref> After ''Shaandaar'' he appeared in a music video of Nooran Sisters titled 'Mai Yaar Da Deewana' which was loved by audiences all over India.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nrinews24x7.com/vikas-verma-shaandaar-fame-steals-hearts-nooran-sisters-new-single-yaar-da-deewana/|title=Vikas Verma of "Shaandaar" fame steals our hearts in 'Nooran Sisters' all-new single- Yaar Da Deewana|date=31 May 2016}}</ref> Vikas did a special guest appearance in the film ''Raabta'', where he played the role of Kriti Sanon's ex-boyfriend Maanav.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.cineblitz.in/2017/01/19/vikas-verma-bonds-with-arbaaz-khan/|title=Vikas Verma bonds with Arbaaz Khan! – Bollywood Hub News|date=20 January 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170120021552/http://www.cineblitz.in/2017/01/19/vikas-verma-bonds-with-arbaaz-khan/|archive-date=20 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://komalsreviews.wordpress.com/2017/06/09/raabta/|title=RAABTA|date=9 June 2017}}</ref> Vikas was seen in film ''Mom'', sharing the screen space with legendary actors including Sridevi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Judwaa 2 alongside Varun Dhawan, Jacqueline Fernandez and Taapsee Pannu.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mumbaimirror.indiatimes.com/entertainment/bollywood/mom-sridevi-starrer-moved-from-delhi-to-bangkok/articleshow/57369769.cms|title=Mom: Sridevi-starrer moved from Delhi to Bangkok|website=Mumbai Mirror}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://dailytimes.com.pk/33560/sajal-adnan-all-set-for-indian-movie-mom/|title=Sajal, Adnan all set for Indian movie 'Mom'|date=22 January 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/parties-and-events/trailer-launch-mom/|title=Trailer launch of 'Mom' | Parties & Events - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=Bollywood Hungama |date=3 June 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/news/bollywood/sridevi-team-move-shoot-mom-bangkok/|title=Sridevi and team move shoot of Mom to Bangkok : Bollywood News - Bollywood Hungama|first=Bollywood|last=Hungama|website=Bollywood Hungama |date=27 February 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/bollywood/news/its-bangkok-not-delhi-for-sridevi-and-pakistani-co-stars/articleshow/57377214.cms|title=It's Bangkok, not Delhi for Sridevi and Pakistani co-stars |website=The Times of India}}</ref>
==TV advertisement== Vikas has done commercials for various brands including Rupa Hunk, Quickr, Set Wet Deo,<ref name="indiatimes.com"/> Kit Kat and many more. He was also the face for brands including Bare Denim, Adams, Mc Dowel Diet Whiskey, JW Marriot Arola and much more.
==Filmography==
=== Films === {| class="wikitable sortable" class="wikitable" |- style="background:#0ccccc; text-align:center;" ! Year ! Title ! Role !Notes !{{Tooltip|Ref.|References}} |- | 2014 | ''Yaariyan'' | Mike | | |- | 2014 | ''Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour'' | British Boy | | |- | 2015 |''Shaandaar'' | Robin Fundwani | | |- | 2017 | ''Mom'' | Charles Diwan | | |- | 2017 |''Judwaa 2'' | Rocky | | |- | 2017 | Raabta | Maanav(Saira's ex) | | |- | 2018 | Kaamyaab | Rahul Chopra | | |- |2019 |Main Zaroor Aaunga |Peter | | |- |2020 |''Coolie No. 1'' |Mahesh Pratap Singh |Released on Amazon Prime Video | |- |2020 |''Virgin Bhanupriya'' |Irfan |Released on ZEE5 | |- |2024 |''Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam'' |Baby Singh | | |- |2025 |''Sikandar'' |Salim | | |}
===Television=== {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2009 |''Jhansi Ki Rani'' |Marshall/Captain Robert Hamilton | |- | 2011 | ''Chandragupta Maurya'' |Macedonian Soldier Leonidas | |- |2010 |''Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein'' |Ralph | |- | rowspan="2" |2017 |''Tenali Rama'' |Marquis Da Pompadours | |- |''Porus'' |rowspan="2" |Seleucus I Nicator | |- |2018-2019 |''Chandragupta Maurya'' | |- |2019-2020 |''Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi - Kahani Mata Rani Ki'' |Moor Asur | |- |}
=== Web series === {| class="wikitable" !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2018 |''Gandi Baat'' |Kishan Sandhu (1 Episode- Gudiya Rani) | |}
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