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Ankur Vikal

Ankur Vikal is an Indian actor known for his work in Hindi cinema, English-language international productions, and Indian theatre. He has performed across stage and screen in roles ranging from supporting parts in mainstream films to leading roles in independent and theatrical productions.

Name Ankur Vikal
Nationality Indian
Occupation Actor
Active in Theatre, film, television
Languages Hindi, English

Background

Vikal trained and worked extensively in Indian theatre before moving into film. His stage work has been associated with productions in the Delhi and Mumbai theatre circuits, where he developed a reputation for character-driven performances. He transitioned into screen acting while continuing to take on theatrical roles.

Career

Ankur Vikal has appeared in a number of notable Indian and international films. He played the role of Maman in Slumdog Millionaire (2008), the Danny Boyle film that won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He featured in Cheeni Kum (2007), directed by R. Balki and starring Amitabh Bachchan, and in The Waiting City (2009), an Australian film set in Kolkata.

He also appeared in Talvar (2015), directed by Meghna Gulzar, and in other Hindi films and web productions. Alongside his screen work, Vikal has remained engaged with theatre, performing in and contributing to stage productions in India and abroad.

Selected filmography

  • Cheeni Kum (2007)
  • Slumdog Millionaire (2008)
  • The Waiting City (2009)
  • Talvar (2015)

Theatre

Vikal's theatre work has spanned both Indian and international stages, including English-language productions. His stage career has involved collaborations with directors and theatre companies known for contemporary and experimental work, contributing to his profile as an actor with a strong grounding in live performance.

Significance

Ankur Vikal is part of a generation of Indian actors who have moved fluidly between Indian commercial cinema, independent films, international co-productions, and theatre. His participation in globally recognised projects such as Slumdog Millionaire placed him among Indian performers who have received exposure in major international productions.

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