Ankur Vikal
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Ankur Vikal is a renowned Indian theatre and film actor. He graduated from the National School of Drama (NSD), New Delhi in 2000, after studying Architecture at M.S. University, Baroda. He has acted in the Motley Theatre Group in plays such as Manto Ismat Haazir Hain, Safed Jhooth Kaali Shalwar, Katha Kollage II, All Thieves, The Caine Mutiny Court-Martial, and Salome. His film career with the Indian ground-breaking film Mango Soufflé
, followed by the highly acclaimed films Maqbool
and Missed Call.
Ankur played the role of Maman in Slumdog Millionaire
(2008). In the film, he discovers the children while they are living in the trash heaps.
He also played the lead in The Forest (2009 film)
. He was most recently seen in Telugu language film Kedi (2010 film)
and Hindi film Striker (film)
.
Mango Soufflé
Mango Soufflé is a 2002 Indian film written and directed by Mahesh Dattani. It was promoted as "first gay male film from India".-Synopsis:Skinny-dipping, hot summer kisses and an unexpected secret in a drama comedy about a group of gay Indian men.-Cast:...
, followed by the highly acclaimed films Maqbool
Maqbool
Maqbool , a 2004 Indian film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Pankaj Kapoor, Irfan Khan, Tabu and Masumeh Makhija is an adaptation of the play Macbeth by Shakespeare....
and Missed Call.
Ankur played the role of Maman in Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire
Slumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British epic romantic drama adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup...
(2008). In the film, he discovers the children while they are living in the trash heaps.
He also played the lead in The Forest (2009 film)
The Forest (2009 film)
The Forest is a 2009 Indian film written and directed by Ashvin Kumar and produced by Kumar and Judith James. The lead role is to Ankur Vikal and the film is shot at the Corbett National Park.-Cast:* Ankur Vikal as Pritam* Javed Jaffrey as Abhishek...
. He was most recently seen in Telugu language film Kedi (2010 film)
Kedi (2010 film)
Kedi is a 2010 Telugu language film directed by debutant Kiran Kumar. The film stars Nagarjuna and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. Ankur Vikal plays the role of the antagonist. Music was scored by Sandeep Chowtha, who previously scored music for Nagarjuna's earlier films Ninne Pelladutha ,...
and Hindi film Striker (film)
Striker (film)
The soundtrack album of Striker consists of 8 songs composed by various artists such as Vishal Bhardwaj, noted Tamil composer Yuvan Shankar Raja in his Bollywood debut, Amit Trivedi, rapper Blaaze, Shailendra Barve and lyricist-singer Swanand Kirkire, whilst lyrics are penned by Nitin Raikwar,...
.
Filmography
- 2002: Mango SouffléMango SouffléMango Soufflé is a 2002 Indian film written and directed by Mahesh Dattani. It was promoted as "first gay male film from India".-Synopsis:Skinny-dipping, hot summer kisses and an unexpected secret in a drama comedy about a group of gay Indian men.-Cast:...
as Kamlesh - 2003: MaqboolMaqboolMaqbool , a 2004 Indian film directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and starring Pankaj Kapoor, Irfan Khan, Tabu and Masumeh Makhija is an adaptation of the play Macbeth by Shakespeare....
as Riyaz Boti - 2005: Missed Call as Gaurav Sengupta
- 2008: Slumdog MillionaireSlumdog MillionaireSlumdog Millionaire is a 2008 British epic romantic drama adventure film directed by Danny Boyle, written by Simon Beaufoy, and co-directed in India by Loveleen Tandan. It is an adaptation of the novel Q & A by Indian author and diplomat Vikas Swarup...
as Maman - 2009: The ForestThe Forest (2009 film)The Forest is a 2009 Indian film written and directed by Ashvin Kumar and produced by Kumar and Judith James. The lead role is to Ankur Vikal and the film is shot at the Corbett National Park.-Cast:* Ankur Vikal as Pritam* Javed Jaffrey as Abhishek...
as Pritam - 2010: StrikerStriker (film)The soundtrack album of Striker consists of 8 songs composed by various artists such as Vishal Bhardwaj, noted Tamil composer Yuvan Shankar Raja in his Bollywood debut, Amit Trivedi, rapper Blaaze, Shailendra Barve and lyricist-singer Swanand Kirkire, whilst lyrics are penned by Nitin Raikwar,...
as Zaid - 2010: KediKedi (2010 film)Kedi is a 2010 Telugu language film directed by debutant Kiran Kumar. The film stars Nagarjuna and Mamta Mohandas in the lead roles. Ankur Vikal plays the role of the antagonist. Music was scored by Sandeep Chowtha, who previously scored music for Nagarjuna's earlier films Ninne Pelladutha ,...
as Chandra - 2010: "Breaking the Way" as Ashok