Sumit Vats
{{short description|Indian actor (born 1981)}}
{{EngvarB|date=August 2014}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2014}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Sumit Vats
| image = Sumit-Vats.jpg
| caption = Vats in 2014.
| native_name = सुमित वत्स
| native_name_lang = Sanskrit, Hindi
| pronunciation =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1981|03|17}}
| birth_place = New Delhi, India[http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/hindi/tv/news-interviews/I-am-learning-to-cook-Sumit-Vats/articleshow/11538123.cms I am learning to cook: Sumit Vats]
| nationality = Indian
| other_names = Rishi, Ricky Diwan
| citizenship = Indian
| education = Masters in Journalism (MJMC)
| alma_mater = Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan
| occupation = Actor
| years_active = 2009 – Present
| known_for = Acting lead role in Zee tv's daily soap opera "Hitler didi"
| notable_works = Rishi Kumar in Hitler didi
Happy Singh in Ram-Ratan(Bollywood Movie)
| height = {{height|cm=174}}
| television = Hitler didi, Ajab gajab ghar jamai, C.I.D(Sony tv), Karol bagh, Mukti-bandhan, Surya-The super cop
| title = Kirayedar(Rishi Kumar), Rishi bhaiya, R.K., Mr.Jugadu, Mr. Shayar, Kulfiwala, Kanji aankh wala, Dubhashiya
}}
Sumit Vats (born 17 March 1981) is an Indian actor. He is known for playing the lead role of Rishi in Hitler Didi on Zee TV.{{cite web | title = Rishi to marry Zaara in Hitler Didi | url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-12/tv/36295768_1_sumit-vats-rati-pandey-trilogy-krikos-hitler-didi | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130203034335/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2013-01-12/tv/36295768_1_sumit-vats-rati-pandey-trilogy-krikos-hitler-didi | url-status = dead | archive-date = 3 February 2013 |date=12 January 2013| work = The Times of India | accessdate = 25 January 2014 }}[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/every-scene-in-hitler-didi-offers-something-new-sumit_130956.html Every scene in 'Hitler Didi' offers something new: Sumit][http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/rati-pandey-calls-sumit-vats-master-prankster_103158.html Rati Pandey calls Sumit Vats master prankster]
Personal life
Sumit was born on 17 March 1982 (confirmed by Sumit Vats) and brought up in Delhi. He did his graduation from Bhagat Singh College, Delhi and his postgraduation in journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.[https://web.archive.org/web/20131215045105/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-05-23/tv/31813710_1_bharatiya-vidya-bhavan-food-and-family-rishi Sumit Vats reveals his love for Delhi – Times Of India] After his last show Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai aired on 13 feb 2015 on big magic Sumit became disappear from TV industry and his interests moved him towards Indian philosophy and spirituality. Sumit became very much philosophic and spiritual as well as he inclined towards literature. By his social media and Instagram posts one can easily understand his deep interest in philosophy, spirituality and literature. Sumit Vats got tremendous popularity by playing the character of "Rishi Kumar" in his Zee TV's daily soap opera Hitler Didi. He showed his great acting skills in the show. Sumit has chosen to stay away from the glamour and stardom of the film and TV industry. Sumit seemed to develop deep inclination towards Osho Rajneesh and Lord Gautama Buddha philosophy. His last work as an actor could be seen in the Bollywood movie Ramratan released on 6 October 2017 in which he played the role of Happy Singh.
Career
Sumit made his career with the role of Dwarak in Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora on Imagine TV.[http://zeenews.india.com/entertainment/idiotbox/sumit-vats-has-girlfriend-woes_102799.html Sumit Vats has 'girlfriend woes'] He also played in 12/24 Karol Bagh as Raman on Zee TV, Surya The Super Cop as Investigating Officer Chirag on Sony TV and Mukti Bandhan on Colors TV as Jimmy & Chintoo Chautala in BIG Magic's show Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai.[http://www.indiantelevision.com/television/tv-channels/gecs/big-magic-announces-new-show-ajab-gajab-ghar-jamai%E2%80%99-140503 Sumit Vats turns Ghar Jamai][http://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/screen/sunny-leone-to-co-host-mtv-splitsvilla/ Sumit Vats has been roped in to play the character of Chintoo Singh Chautala in BIG MAGIC’s upcoming show] His daily soap opera Hitler didi (Sister Hitler) aired on Zee TV from 7 November 2011 to 2 August 2013 and was dubbed in Arabic, French, and English. The Arabic version aired on Zee Aflam in Dubai and the Middle East from 18 December 2014. Vats plays the role of 'Happy Singh' in the Bollywood movie Ramratan, released on 6 October 2017.He also appeared in The Big Bull as a Hari vyas.
Filmography
=Television=
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! Year ! Show ! Role ! Channel ! Notes |
| 2009
|Groom's Friend in Marriage (Cameo Role only Episode No 6) | Zee TV | |
| 2010
| Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora | Dwarak | |
| 2011
| Chirag | Sony TV | |
| 2011
| Jimmy Jockey |
| 2011–2013
|Rishi Kumar /Ricky Diwan | Zee TV |{{cite web | title = Rishi & Zaara to come face to face in Hitler Didi| url = http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-24/tv/34060622_1_sangam-episode-sumit-vats-trilogy-krikos | archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20130518004913/http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2012-09-24/tv/34060622_1_sangam-episode-sumit-vats-trilogy-krikos | url-status = dead | archive-date = 18 May 2013 |date=24 September 2012| work = The Times of India| accessdate = 25 January 2014 }} |
| 2014–2015
| Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai |Chintoo Chautala |
=Films=
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| style="background:#ccc;"
! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |
| 2017
| Ramratan | Happy Singh | |
| 2021
| Hari Vyas | |
Awards
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| style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Year
! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Award ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Category ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Role ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Show ! style="background:#B0C4DE;" | Result |
|---|
| 2011
|Favourite Nayi Jodi |Rishi and Indira |{{won}} |
| 2012
|Rishi |
| 2013
|Best Actor in a Lead Role – Jury |Rishi |
References
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External links
{{Commons category|Sumit Vats}}
- {{IMDb name|5705430}}
{{Indian Telly Award Best Lead Actor}}
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Category:Indian male soap opera actors
Category:Male actors from Delhi