Meet star who gave Rs 400-crore blockbuster, then struggled to get roles, disappeared from Bollywood; now he...

Omi Vaidya became an overnight sensation due to his role as Chatur Ramalingam in the 2009 blockbuster 3 Idiots. The film crossed the Rs 400-crore mark and continues to have a dedicated fanbase. Omi's portrayal of Chatur remains beloved and is cherished by audiences even today.

 

 

 

 

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However, after 3 Idiots, Omi Vaidya didn't do many movies in Bollywood because he couldn't find challenging roles. He appeared in only four films after that, Dil Toh Baccha Hai Ji, Desi Boyz, Players, and Jodi Breakers, all released by 2012. Despite enjoying his time in Bollywood and making good money, he felt the roles he was offered weren't challenging or exciting enough for him.

 

 

 

 

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In 2016, while speaking to PTI, Omi said, "I am grateful for being remembered for my role in 3 Idiots because most people work all their lives to get that kind of fame. I got into this profession because I wanted to do something different. 3 Idiots was very challenging as I did not know the language and I did not grow up in India. After 3 Idiots, I did take up other projects which were enjoyable, I was paid very well and was appreciated by people. But the challenge of life is about learning constantly. Some people are just happy with making good money but I want to continue growing and for that you have to do different things. I strive on doing something different."

Omi Vaidya returned to the industry after a short break. This time, he stepped into the role of a director for his Marathi film debut titled Aaichya Gavat Marathit Bol. As per Hindustan Times, while speaking about becoming the director, he said, "A director has much more freedom when he creates art, especially when you are writing and directing, you have almost complete freedom to tell the story. As an actor, you are limited by your dialogues and performance, you cannot control the staging or script. I always thought that directing was much more interesting.”

He said, "My experiences in Bollywood definitely affected the way I handled my Marathi production. One issue that I observed was the lack of females on set, so I made sure every department had both men and women in the crew and cast.”

Omi Vaidya, born on January 10, 1982, is an American actor of Indian origin known for his work in Bollywood films. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Chatur Ramalingam or Silencer in the 2009 film 3 Idiots. Additionally, Vaidya has appeared in television shows like The Office and Arrested Development. Apart from acting, he has directed several short films, worked as a feature film editor, appeared in commercials, and has experience as a producer.

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