Omi Vaidya

Acting

Omi Vaidya

Born 1982-01-10 · Yucca Valley, California, USA

Omi Vaidya (born January 10, 1982) is an American actor of Indian descent. He works in both American and Indian films and shows. His performance as Chatur in 3 Idiots (2009) is what he is known best for. He auditioned for the role while on a trip to Mumbai without knowing much Hindi, and got casted.

Acting credits

3 Idiots poster
8.0

Rascal. Joker. Dreamer. Genius... You've never met a college student quite like "Rancho." From the moment he arrives at India's most prestigious university, Rancho's outlandish schemes turn the campus upside down—along with the lives of his two newfound best friends. Together, they make life miserable for "Virus," the school’s uptight and heartless dean. But when Rancho catches the eye of the dean's daughter, Virus sets his sights on flunking out the "3 idiots" once and for all.

3 Idiots

2009

MR-9: Do or Die poster
6.3

Elite Bangladeshi CIA agent Masud Rana – codename MR-9 – teams up with an American CIA operative to bring down an international criminal organization headed by a ruthless businessman.

MR-9: Do or Die

2023

Desi Boyz poster
6.3

When two cash-strapped UK-based Indians become male escorts amid an economic downturn, money flows right in but everything else in their lives starts falling apart.

Desi Boyz

2011

Astro poster
3.7

A science-fiction story of a billionaire's private space exploration program returning to Earth with an abducted extraterrestrial from a newly discovered alien planet.

Astro

2018

Players poster
5.0

Two professional robbers, an illusionist, an expert make-up artist, a gadget expert and a hacker come together to steal Romanian gold ingots while it is in transit.

Players

2012

Jodi Breakers poster
5.3

Jodi Breakers is a Hindi film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary featurring R Madhavan and Bipasha Basu in the leading roles with Omi Vaidya and Dipannita Sharma in supporting roles.

Jodi Breakers

2012

From Embers poster
3.6

After the tragic loss of her husband Ron, Lily finds herself navigating a challenging new reality with her son Kevin. As they settle into a modest apartment, Lily's encounter with their neighbor Marty brings up an unexpected revelation about Ron's suspicious death. Marty is an alcoholic and his passion for music is only surpassed by his love for his daughter Chloe. When Lily delves deeper into the mystery surrounding Ron's demise, she forms a bond with his co-worker Angela. Together, they unravel a web of deceit involving patent theft and corporate sabotage, leading to a confrontation…

From Embers

2024

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NR

R.K. Dandekar embarks on an existential journey after losing his job of more than 35 years. His quest to recover his cherished 1989 Volvo – traded away by his well-meaning family – becomes a voyage of self-discovery as he encounters various individuals who help him navigate this new chapter.

Days with Dandekar

Blackmail poster
6.8

When Dev finds about his wife's affair, he starts blackmailing her and her lover but the blackmail game backfires on him.

Blackmail

2018

American Warrior poster
5.5

A man with a troubled past decides to turn his life around after a heroic act by training for a mixed martial arts tournament.

American Warrior

2025

Tie the Knot poster
3.1

When an American woman takes an impromptu journey to Mumbai too get away from her overbearing mother, she befriends an Indian woman striving to balance her family's culture with modern day demands. What ensues is an ethnic and generational mash-up that will leave audiences enthralled at the calamity of old-school traditions and contemporary lifestyle.

Tie the Knot

2016

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji poster
5.9

Three roommates are in search of true love. They each find a girl with whom they fall head over heels in love with. Now they just have to get the women to reciprocate.

Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji

2011

Rolling poster
4.9

A med student, a teenage runaway, a lawyer, a drag queen, a high school basketball player, a drug dealer, and a teacher all cross paths in the Ecstasy-riddled L.A. underground party scene.

Rolling

2007

No artwork available
NR

An unconventional encounter between an Indian man and a white woman at a convenience store in the suburbs of America.

The Ice-Man

2019

For Here or to Go? poster
6.7

An aspiring Indian tech entrepreneur in the Silicon Valley finds himself unexpectedly battling the bizarre American immigration system to keep his dream alive or prepare to return home forever.

For Here or to Go?

2017

Big in Bollywood poster
7.5

27-year-old American-born Omi Vaidya, a struggling actor in L.A., miraculously lands a dream role in the Bollywood film "3 Idiots". Curious to better understand the world of Bollywood, four of Omi's buddies armed with cameras fly to Mumbai to document his big premiere. Within a week of release, "3 Idiots" skyrockets to box office success, becoming the most successful Indian film in history and transforming Omi into an overnight megastar. But being a national sensation in India is not all glitz and glamor. Aside from the language barrier, Omi struggles with the pressure of his newly acquired fame and continuing his career momentum while trying to maintain a healthy domestic life back in Los Angeles. Set against the backdrop of Mumbai, Big in Bollywood is a film about what it is to be successful in show business, seen through the eyes of Omi's best friends, who witness his career transformation firsthand.

Big in Bollywood

2011

Mirror Game poster
5.3

Professor Jay Verma finds himself in a precarious situation amidst his failing career and crumbling marital relationship. Struggling to make his way out, he seeks help from Ronnie, a student in lieu of his help to complete Ronnie's thesis. The two strike a deal, however, soon things go awry and the professor begins to question his own sanity.

Mirror Game

2017

Aaichya Gavat Marathit Bol poster
NR

A love story revolving around a young man and his attempts at securing love by speaking nonsensically misspeaking his mother tongue.

Aaichya Gavat Marathit Bol

2024

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