Vijay Patkar (born 29 May 1963) is an Indian theatre, television, Marathi film and Bollywood actor.
He is known for his comic roles in films including Tezaab, Apna Sapna Money Money, Golmaal 3, Tees Maar Khan, Daddy Cool, All the Best: Fun Begins and Singham.
Patkar is the president of Akhil Bharatiya Marathi Chitrapat Mahamandal (ABMCM).
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Personal life
Patkar was brought up in Girgaon, Mumbai. He completed his education in Union High School and Siddharth College of Arts, Science and Commerce. Later, he had a job in Bank of India through Artiste's quota.
He has one brother, Dayal Patkar.
Career
Patkar started acting in college with the one-act play Majhi Pehli Chori (My First Theft).
In 1988, director N. Chandra gave him his first film role, as Anil Kapoor's friend, in the action romance Tezaab. Patkar continued to work in theatre, Marathi movies and television advertisements. He has been greatly influenced by Charlie Chaplin. It reflects in his television commercials.
