Sumit Vats (born 17 March 1981) is an Indian actor. He is known for playing the lead role of Rishi in Hitler Didi on Zee TV.
Personal life Sumit was born on 17 March 1982 (confirmed by Sumit Vats) and brought up in Delhi. He did his graduation from Bhagat Singh College, Delhi and his postgraduation in journalism from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan.Sumit Vats reveals his love for Delhi – Times Of India After his last show Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai aired on 13 feb 2015 on big magic Sumit became disappear from TV industry and his interests moved him towards Indian philosophy and spirituality. Sumit became very much philosophic and spiritual as well as he inclined towards literature. By his social media and Instagram posts one can easily understand his deep interest in philosophy, spirituality and literature. Sumit Vats got tremendous popularity by playing the character of "Rishi Kumar" in his Zee TV's daily soap opera Hitler Didi. He showed his great acting skills in the show. Sumit has chosen to stay away from the glamour and stardom of the film and TV industry. Sumit seemed to develop deep inclination towards Osho Rajneesh and Lord Gautama Buddha philosophy. His last work as an actor could be seen in the Bollywood movie Ramratan released on 6 October 2017 in which he played the role of Happy Singh.
Career Sumit made his career with the role of Dwarak in Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora on Imagine TV. He also played in 12/24 Karol Bagh as Raman on Zee TV, Surya The Super Cop as Investigating Officer Chirag on Sony TV and Mukti Bandhan on Colors TV as Jimmy & Chintoo Chautala in BIG Magic's show Ajab Gajab Ghar Jamai.Sumit Vats turns Ghar JamaiSumit Vats has been roped in to play the character of Chintoo Singh Chautala in BIG MAGIC’s upcoming show His daily soap opera Hitler didi (Sister Hitler) aired on Zee TV from 7 November 2011 to 2 August 2013 and was dubbed in Arabic, French, and English. The Arabic version aired on Zee Aflam in Dubai and the Middle East from 18 December 2014. Vats plays the role of 'Happy Singh' in the Bollywood movie Ramratan, released on 6 October 2017.He also appeared in The Big Bull as a Hari vyas.
Filmography
Television
Year Show Role Channel Notes 2009 12/24 Karol BaghGroom's Friend in Marriage (Cameo Role only Episode No 6) Zee TV 2010 Kashi – Ab Na Rahe Tera Kagaz Kora Dwarak Imagine TV 2011 Surya The Super Cop Chirag Sony TV 2011 Mukti Bandhan Jimmy Jockey Colors TV Sumit as Jimmy Jockey in Mukti 2011–2013 Hitler DidiRishi Kumar /Ricky Diwan Zee TV 2014–2015 Ajab Gajab Ghar JamaiChintoo Chautala Big MagicSumit as ghar jamai
Films
Year Title Role Notes 2017 Ramratan Happy Singh 2021 The Big Bull Hari Vyas
Awards Year Award Category Role Show Result2011Zee Rishtey AwardsFavourite Nayi JodiRishi and IndiraHitler Didi2012Indian Telly AwardsFresh New Face – MaleRishiHitler Didi[tellyawards.indiantelevision.com/y2k13/poll/winners.php "Telly awards 2012 Popular Awards nominees and winners"]2013Indian Telly AwardsBest Actor in a Lead Role – JuryRishiHitler Didi"Telly awards 2013 Jury Awards nominees and winners"
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