Vikas Verma (born 24 September 1987) is an Indian actor and model who works primarily in Hindi films and television. He is known for his supporting and antagonistic roles in films such as Yaariyan (2014), Shaandaar (2015), Mom (2017), Judwaa 2 (2017) and Coolie No. 1 (2020).
Early life and modelling Verma was born on 24 September 1987 in Kota, Rajasthan. He started his career as a model and won the title of India's Fashion Star 2009 on Zoom TV. He has walked the ramp for various designers at fashion weeks in India and appeared in several television commercials.
Career
Television Verma made his acting debut in 2009 with the historical series Jhansi Ki Rani, in which he played the dual role of Marshall and Captain Robert Hamilton. He later appeared in Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein (2010), Chandragupta Maurya (2011), Tenali Rama (2017), Porus (2017–2018) as Seleucus I Nicator, Chandragupta Maurya (2018–2019), and Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi – Kahani Mata Rani Ki (2019–2020) as Moor Asur.
Films Verma made his film debut in 2014 with the romantic adventure Yaariyan, directed by Divya Khosla Kumar, playing the negative role of Mike. The same year, he appeared in the Punjabi film Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour.
In 2015, he portrayed Robin Fundwani in the romantic comedy Shaandaar, directed by Vikas Bahl. He followed this with appearances in Raabta (2017), Mom (2017) as Charles Diwan opposite Sridevi, and Judwaa 2 (2017) as Rocky.
In 2020, Verma played the antagonist Mahesh Pratap Singh in Coolie No. 1. His other film credits include Kaamyaab (2018), Main Zaroor Aaunga (2019), Virgin Bhanupriya (2020), Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam (2024) and Sikandar (2025).
Filmography
Films Year Title Role Notes 2014 Yaariyan Mike 2014 Kirpaan: The Sword of Honour British Officer Punjabi film 2015 Shaandaar Robin Fundwani 2017 Mom Charles Diwan 2017 Judwaa 2 Rocky 2017 Raabta Maanav Special appearance 2018 Kaamyaab Rahul Chopra 2019 Main Zaroor Aaunga Peter 2020 Coolie No. 1 Mahesh Pratap Singh Amazon Prime Video 2020 Virgin Bhanupriya Irfan ZEE5 2024 Kahan Shuru Kahan Khatam Baby Singh 2025 Sikandar Salim
Television Year Title Role 2009–2011 Jhansi Ki Rani Marshall / Captain Robert Hamilton 2010 Dhoondh Legi Manzil Humein Ralph 2011 Chandragupta Maurya Macedonian Soldier 2017 Tenali Rama Marquis Da Pompadours 2017–2018 Porus Seleucus I Nicator 2018–2019 Chandragupta Maurya Seleucus I Nicator 2019–2020 Jag Janani Maa Vaishno Devi – Kahani Mata Rani Ki Moor Asur
Web series Year Title Role Notes 2018 Gandii Baat Kishan Sandhu Episode: "Gudiya Rani"
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