{{short description|Indian television actor (born 1983)}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2023}} {{Use Indian English|date=March 2023}} <!-- Note: The following pages were redirects to Vineet_Kumar_Chaudhary before draftification: *Draft:Vineet Kumar Chaudhary --> {{Infobox person | name = Vineet Kumar Chaudhary | image = Vineet in 2023.jpg | caption = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|12|03|df=yes}} | birth_place = Delhi, India | alma_mater = B.A. From Delhi University | occupation = Actor | years_active = 2007–present | spouse = {{marriage|''Abhilasha Jakhar''|2018}} | children = 1 | known_for = {{ubl|''CID''|''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein''|''Balika Vadhu''|''Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare''|''Karmadhikari Shanidev''}} | relatives = }}
'''Vineet Kumar Chaudhary''' (born 3 December 1983) is an Indian television actor. He is known for playing Suraj Kumar Khanna in ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vineet-kumar-chaudhary-recalls-his-initial-days-in-showbiz-says-i-struggled-to-pay-the-rent-of-my-house/articleshow/98299217.cms?from=mdr|title=Vineet Kumar Chaudhary recalls his initial days in showbiz; says, 'I struggled to pay the rent of my house'|first=Hasti|last=Doshi|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/bade-achhe-lagte-hai-2s-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-gets-candid-about-his-character-in-the-upcoming-show-dhruv-tara/articleshow/98158257.cms|title=Bade Achhe Lagte Hai 2's Vineet Kumar Chaudhary gets candid about his character in the upcoming show Dhruv Tara|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=It was magical to see my son grow, but now I am back to work: Vineet Kumar Chaudhary |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/it-was-magical-to-see-my-son-grow-but-now-i-am-back-to-work-vineet-kumar-chaudhary/articleshow/96845105.cms?from=mdr |first=Richa |last=Shukla |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> He has appeared in the notable serials ''CID'', ''Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey'' and ''Shaurya Aur Suhani''.<ref>{{cite web |title=Actor Vineet Kumar Chaudhary shares, ‘CID made me a household name’ |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/actor-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-shares-cid-made-me-a-household-name/articleshow/96371023.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/vineet-kumar-chaudhary-everyone-wants-to-play-safe-on-televison--news-250028 |title=Vineet Kumar Chaudhary: 'Everyone Wants To Play Safe On {{as written|Telev|ison [sic]}}' |website=outlookindia.com}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/yeh-hai-mohabbatein-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-aka-sooraj-to-be-back-on-the-show-865884|title=Yeh Hai Mohabbatein: Vineet Kumar Chaudhary aka Sooraj to be BACK on the show!|website=ABP Live}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/ghkkpm-latest-spoilers-alert-mega-twist-pakhi-shruti-face-off-and-shruti-confesses-i-love-you-virat-in-ghum-hai-kisi-ke-pyaar-mein/385603|title=पाखी और श्रुति का होगा फेस ऑफ, विराट को I Love u कहेगी श्रुति, गुम है किसी के प्यार में आएंगे 3 बड़े मोड़|date=31 January 2022|website=www.timesnowhindi.com}}</ref>
== Early life == Vineet was born into a Hindu family in Delhi.<ref name="auto1">{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/soaps/story/chhavi-pandey-gets-injured-while-shooting-for-prem-bandhan-1766581-2021-02-06|title=Chhavi Pandey gets injured while shooting for Prem Bandhan|first=Shweta |last=Keshri |website=India Today}}</ref><ref name="auto"/><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/kahaan-hum-kahaan-tum-yeh-hai-mohabbatein-actor-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-to-enter-dipika-kakars-show-1086415|title=Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum: Yeh Hai Mohabbatein Actor Vineet Kumar Chaudhary To ENTER The Show|date=4 October 2019|website=ABP Live}}</ref> He obtained his formal education from Delhi University. Vineet married Abhilasha Jakhar on 4 February 2018.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/television/celebrity/story/tv-couple-abhilasha-jakhar-and-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-blessed-with-a-baby-boy-1803074-2021-05-16|title=TV couple Abhilasha Jakhar and Vineet Kumar Chaudhary blessed with a baby boy|first=Grace |last=Cyril |website=India Today}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/television/yeh-hai-mohabbatein-actor-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-ties-the-knot-with-girlfriend-abhilasha-jakhar-859163|title='Yeh Hai Mohabbatein' actor Vineet Kumar Chaudhary ties the knot with girlfriend Abhilasha Jakhar!|first=Aakash|last=Kumar|date=5 February 2018|website=ABP Live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.patrika.com/tv-news/tv-star-yeh-hai-mohabbatein-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-married-1-2342960/|title='ये है मोहब्बते' के एक्टर ने की शादी, लंबे समय से थे रिलेशनशिप में|date=9 February 2018|website=Patrika News}}</ref>
== Career ==
===Early career (2007–2020)=== [[file:CID TV Serial Team.jpg|thumb|right|(From L-R) Dayanand Shetty, Ansha Sayed, Janvi Chheda, Shivaji Satam, Vineet Kumar Chaudhary and Aditya Srivastava on the sets of ''CID''.]] He started his career with a character Arjun Shekhawat in Anurag Basu's TV serial ''Love Story''. Later he appeared in ''Shaurya Aur Suhani'', ''CID'', ''Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey''<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.msn.com/en-in/travel/other/exclusive-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-on-tunisha-sharmas-suicide-case-actors-fall-prey-to-clutches-of-mental-illness/ar-AA15KBym|title=Exclusive! Vineet Kumar Chaudhary on Tunisha Sharma's suicide case: Actors fall prey to clutches of mental illness|website=MSN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.timesnowhindi.com/entertainment/television/article/vineet-kumar-chaudhary-will-enter-ghum-ha-kisikey-pyaar-meiin-star-plus-tv-serial-twist-sayi-virat-life/385391|title=गुम है किसी के प्यार में होगी हैंडसम हंक की नई एंट्री, बड़े अच्छे लगते हैं-2 का ये एक्टर कहानी में लगाएगा तड़का!|date=31 January 2022|website=www.timesnowhindi.com}}</ref> He participated in the sports reality entertainment show ''Box Cricket League'' and was the team member of Pune Anmol Ratan.<ref>{{cite web |title=When Yeh Hai Mohabbatein fame Vineet Kumar Chaudhary worked with Anurag Basu in a show |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/when-kahaan-hum-kahaan-tum-fame-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-worked-with-anurag-basu-in-a-show/articleshow/96232460.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Vineet Kumar Chaudhary to be seen in 'Naagin 2' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/vineet-kumar-chaudhary-to-be-seen-in-naagin-2/articleshow/55976610.cms |website=The Times of India |language=en}}</ref> and he received Fogg's Coolest Player of the Match Award.{{citation needed|date=March 2023}}
===Breakthrough (2020–present)=== Chaudhary had his breakthrough with the role of Rajesh Shastri in ''Prem Bandhan''. Chaudhary also appeared in the shows ''Kumkum Bhagya'' and ''Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2''. It was the biggest hit of his television career.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zoomtventertainment.com/telly-talk/exclusive-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-on-tunisha-sharmas-suicide-case-actors-fall-prey-to-clutches-of-mental-illness-article-96578676|title=Exclusive! Vineet Kumar Chaudhary on Tunisha Sharma's suicide case: Actors fall prey to clutches of mental illness|first=Sanskruti |last=Salunke |website=Zoom TV}}</ref> From February 2023 to October 2023, he played the role of Samrat Singh in ''Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare''.<ref>{{cite news |title=I'm instantly transported to the 17th century when I put on my princess costume: Riya Sharma on her character in Dhruv Tara |url=https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/i-m-instantly-transported-to-the-17th-century-when-i-put-on-my-princess-costume-riya-sharma-on-her-character-in-dhruv-tara/ar-AA17WDhM |work=MSN}}</ref>
== Television == {| class="wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Serial ! Role ! Notes ! Ref. |- | 2007–2008 | ''Love Story'' | Arjun Shekhawat | Supporting Role | |- | 2009 | ''Shaurya Aur Suhani'' | Simha | rowspan = "3" | Negative Role | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/love-and-adventure-on-tv/articleshow/4291350.cms|title=Love and adventure on TV |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Star Plus unveils Shaurya Aur Suhani |url=https://www.filmibeat.com/television/news/2009/shaurya-aur-suhani-200309.html |website=Filmibeat.com}}</ref> |- | 2010 | ''Chotti Bahu'' | Rajjan Yaduvanshi | |- | 2010–2011 | ''Gunahon Ka Devta'' | Inspector Ranvijay Singh | |- | 2012–2013 | ''CID'' | rowspan = "2" | Inspector Vineet | rowspan = "2" | Supporting Role | |- | 2013 | ''CID Chhote Heroes'' | |- | 2014–2016; 2018 | ''Yeh Hai Mohabbatein'' | Suraj Kumar Khanna | rowspan = "5" | Negative Role | |- | 2015 | ''Service Wali Bahu'' | Ayodhya Prasad | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/zee-tv-launches-service-wali-bahu/articleshow/46250360.cms|title=Zee TV launches Service Wali Bahu |website=The Times of India}}</ref> |- | 2016 | ''Balika Vadhu'' | Kundan Singh | |- | 2016–2017 | ''Naagin 2'' | Mahish | |- | 2017 |''Rishton Ka Chakravyuh'' | Purushottam | |- | rowspan = "2" | 2018 | ''Jeet Gayi Toh Piya Morey'' | Dr. Daksh Shergill | Supporting Role | |- | ''Laal Ishq'' – Pakdau Dulha | Dracula (Episode 40) | Episodic Role | |- | 2019; 2020 | ''Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum'' | Mahesh Yadav | rowspan = "6" | Negative Role | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://news.abplive.com/entertainment/television/kahaan-hum-kahaan-tum-vineet-kumar-choudhary-aka-mahesh-to-re-enter-dipika-kakar-karan-v-grovers-show-1148977|title=Kahaan Hum Kahaan Tum: Vineet Kumar Choudhary Aka 'Mahesh' To Re-Enter The Show!|date=26 January 2020|website=ABP Live}}</ref> |- | 2020–2021 | ''Prem Bandhan'' | Rajesh Shastri |<ref name="auto1"/><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ariah-agarwal-to-play-the-antagonist-in-prem-bandhan/articleshow/79564684.cms|title=Ariah Agarwal to play the antagonist in ‘Prem Bandhan’ |first=Neha|last=Maheshwari|website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/chhavi-pandey-hurt-herself-on-the-set-of-prem-bandhan/articleshow/80710872.cms|title=Chhavi Pandey hurt herself on the set of Prem Bandhan |website=The Times of India}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/ariah-agarwal-to-play-the-antagonist-in-prem-bandhan/articleshow/79564684.cms?from=mdr|title=Ariah Agarwal to play the antagonist in ‘Prem Bandhan’|first=Neha|last=Maheshwri|via=The Economic Times - The Times of India}}</ref> |- | 2021 | ''Kumkum Bhagya'' | Gautam Thapar | |- | 2021–2022 |''Bade Achhe Lagte Hain 2'' | Shashwat "Shashi" Babbar | |- | 2022 |''Ghum Hai Kisikey Pyaar Meiin'' | Sadanand Pawle | |- | 2023 | ''Dhruv Tara – Samay Sadi Se Pare'' | Samrat Singh | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/from-ishq-mein-ghayal-to-junooniyatt-here-are-6-tv-shows-to-watch-in-2023-1205844|title=From Ishq Mein Ghayal to Junooniyatt, here are 6 TV shows to watch in 2023|date=8 January 2023|first=Drishti|last=Doel|website=PINKVILLA|access-date=19 January 2023|archive-date=7 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230207223159/https://www.pinkvilla.com/tv/news/from-ishq-mein-ghayal-to-junooniyatt-here-are-6-tv-shows-to-watch-in-2023-1205844|url-status=dead}}</ref> |- | 2023–2024 | ''Karmadhikari Shanidev'' | Shanidev | Lead Role | |- |}
=== Reality Shows === {| class = "wikitable sortable" ! Year ! Show ! Role |- | 2014–2015 | ''Box Cricket League'' | rowspan = "3" | Contestant |- | 2016 | ''Box Cricket League 2'' |- | 2019 | ''Box Cricket League 4'' |- |}
== Music videos == {|class=wikitable |- ! Year !! Title !! Singer(s) |- |2022 |''Kala Mascara'' <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://music.apple.com/us/album/kaala-mascara-feat-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-afsha-khan/1634261604|title=Kaala Mascara (feat. Vineet Kumar Chaudhary & Afsha Khan) - Single by Palvi Virmani|date=15 July 2022|via=music.apple.com|access-date=27 February 2023|archive-date=27 February 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230227020130/https://music.apple.com/us/album/kaala-mascara-feat-vineet-kumar-chaudhary-afsha-khan/1634261604|url-status=dead}}</ref> |Vibhas, Palvi and Mavie |}
==References== {{reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name|5131488|name=Vineet Kumar Chaudhary}} * {{Instagram | vineetkumar03 | Vineet Kumar Chaudhary}}
Category:1983 births Category:Living people Category:Indian male television actors Category:Male actors from Mumbai Category:Participants in Indian reality television series