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Vinod Nagpal was born on Thursday, 26 September 1940 (age 83 years; as of 2022) in Lahore, Punjab, British India (now in Pakistan). His zodiac sign is Libra. After attaining his formal education, he went on to pursue his acting career.
Vinod Nagpal in his youth
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 6″
Weight (approx.): 70 kg
Hair Colour: Salt & Pepper
Eye Colour: Black
Family
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents and siblings.
Wife & Children
Vinod Nagpal got married to Kavita Nagpal, who died in November 2021. Kavita was a writer for Hindustan Times and Asia Aid. She also worked as a theatre critic and director. Vinod and Kavita have a daughter named Tanvi Nagpal.
Vinod Nagpal’s wife Kavita Nagpal
Vinod Nagpal’s daughter Tanvi Nagpal
Religion
He follows Hinduism.
Career
Film
In 1981, Vinod Nagpal began his acting career in the debut film ‘Chashme Buddoor,’ in which he played the role of a ‘Music Instructor.’
Poster of the film Chashme Baddoor (1981) starring Vinod Nagpal
In 1986, he acted in two films back-to-back: ‘Karma,’ in which he played ‘Tripathi Ji,’ and ‘Nache Mayuri,’ in which he played ‘Advocate Gyaneshwar Prasad.’ He made appearances in several well-received movies including Bhrashtachar (1989), Paappi Devataa (1995), Dance of the Wind (1997), Tarkieb (2000), Main, Meri Patni Aur Woh (2005), Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012),
Poster of the film Luv Shuv Tey Chicken Khurana (2012) starring Vinod Nagpal
Pink (2016), Jolly LLB (2017), and Namaste England (2018). Additionally, Nagpal has five appearances in English-language movies, like ‘The Perfect Murder’ (1988) in which he played the role of ‘Minister,’ followed by ‘The Curse of King Tut’s Tomb’ (2006), ‘The Last Days of The Raj’ (2007), ‘The Cheetah Girls: One World’ (2008), and ‘Tigers’ (2014).
A still from the film Cheetah Girls: One World (2008), starring Vinod Nagpal
Short Film
In 2008, Vinod Nagpal played the leading role of ‘Madan Mohan Khullar’ in the short film ‘Good Night.’ The film was very well received by the audience and won the Best Film Award at the MIAAC Film Festival in the United States.
Television
In 1984, Vinod Nagpal made his debut in the television industry in the series “The Far Pavilions,” in which he played Gabind Dass. He portrayed the part of ‘Basesar Ram’ in the serial ‘Hum Log’ (1994) through which he gained immense love from the audience. In 1987, he played ‘Syamlal’ in the serial ‘Buniyaad.’
Commercial of the serial ‘Hum Log’ starring Vinod Nagpal
Classical Singer
Vinod Nagpal is a trained classical singer who has sung numerous songs in Hindi theater. In 2006, he sang Marathi theater songs with his group at Shishir Manch on the occasion of Natya Shod Sansthan’s silver jubilee celebration.