Vishal Kotian is an Indian television actor who predominantly works in Hindi TV serials. He earned popularity by playing the leading role of Birbal in the historical comedy television series Har Mushkil Ka Hal Akbar Birbal. Check out Vishal Kotian Height, Age, Girlfriend, Family, Biography & More.
BIOGRAPHY
Vishal Kotian was born into a poor family on 13 February 1985 (age 36 years; as of 2021) in Dagdi Chawl in Mumbai. He belongs to a locality in which there was no availability of essential civic comforts. Kotian started working at the age of 12. Vishal started doing odd jobs such as selling Salman Khan’s film tickets in black in front of the theatre named Satyam Shivam Sundaram to fulfil his personal needs.
A Childhood Picture Of Vishal Kotian
PHYSICAL APPEARANCE
Vishal Kotian gives fitness a great place in his daily life and never compromises on his workout sessions. He has a strongly built physique and is 5’9″ tall. He weighs around 80 kg and his body measurements are 44-34-14.
FAMILY
Parents & Siblings
There is not much information about his parents.
A Childhood Picture Of Vishal Kotian With His Mother
A Picture Of Vishal Kotian With His Father
RELATIONSHIPS/AFFAIRS
Vishal is dating an actress who is also his longtime girlfriend, Payal Vijay Shetty.
EDUCATION
Vishal holds an MBA degree in Marketing.
CAREER
Modelling
At the age of 18, Kotian began his vocation as a model. Vishal made his way into the modelling industry and won the Manhunt contest.
Film
In 2001, he made a debut in Hollywood with the film The Deadly Disciple. After his debut, he worked in a 2008’s Bollywood film Don Muthu Swami as Veeru.
Vishal Kotian In The Film Don Muthu Swami
Television
Vishal started his career with the television serial Dil Vil Pyaar Vyaar in which he played the role of Vishal. His character was much liked by the audience and he became a household name after this.
Next, he appeared in TV serials like Family No. 1 (1999), Shree Adi Manav (2001), Pyaar Mein Twist (2011), Ssshhhh…Koi Hai (2001), and more.
Vishal gained huge popularity after playing the roles of Hanuman, Ravan, and Birbal in the Indian mythological TV series, Devon Ke Dev… Mahadev (2013), Mahabharat (2014), Vighnaharta Ganesh (2019), and Akbar Ka Bal Birbal (2020).
Vishal Kotian In Akbar Birbal
He has also been a part of Delhi Dragons in the MTV Box Cricket League.
Vishal Kotian In BCL
CONTROVERSY
In 2017, Vishal Kotian landed into a controversy when his name was detached from the show Partners. He arraigned an actor and comedian named Kiku Sharda of getting him out of the show. As per him, Kiku had used his name for destruction. He further continued that Kiku wanted to be in the limelight of the show. He blamed Kiku for changing the name of the show. Thereafter, Kiku contradicted all the claims against him.
BIKE & CAR COLLECTION
Vishal Kotian has a Royal Enfield Bullet and a Mercedes C 250 car.
Vishal Kotian With His Bike
Vishal Kotian’s Car And Bike
TATTOOS
Vishal Kotian is a tattoo lover and he has got almost 4 tattoos inked on his body. His tattoos are very popular among his fans.
- Left Arm: A band tattoo and in between, the word Maa is inked.
Vishal’s Band Tattoo
- Nape of The Neck: MAHA MRITUNJAY MANTRA.
Vishal Kotian’s Back Tattoo
- Chest: Lord Shiva
Vishal Kotian’s Lord Shiva Tattoo
INTERESTING FACTS
- He is addicted to cigarettes and prefers consuming alcohol.
Vishal Kotian Smoking
Vishal Kotian Posing With A Glass Of Alcohol
- Vishal is a non-vegetarian.
- He is a supporter of the Shiv Sena-ruled Maharashtra government.
- His hobbies include playing cricket and doing gymming.
Vishal Kotian Working Out In A Gym
- He is a fitness freak.
- Vishal portrayed the character of Birbal for more than one time. Talking about his character, he told,
I am playing Birbal again and this time, in a much bigger show, in terms of the making and concept. Well, a lot of my fans think that Birbal would have been just like me… witty, charming, intelligent and handsome (smiles!). I completely connect with the character. I never imagined that I would play such a huge historical character. But destiny has its plans. In fact, I get a lot of messages where people say I am Birbal’s reincarnation. Maybe that is true!”
- Vishal also worked as a Radio Jockey on 92.7 FM.
Vishal Kotian As A Radio Jockey
- In 2021, he was getting engaged with his longtime girlfriend, but the engagement was postponed because of the occurrence of the second wave of coronavirus.
- Vishal is an ardent follower of Lord Shiva.
- In Bigg Boss 15, he revealed that he has portrayed the character of the late Sidharth Shukla’s brother in an upcoming project.
JOURNEY IN BIGG BOSS
Vishal Kotian is contesting in the fifteenth season of Bigg Boss 15. The show airs on Colors TV. Vishal is playing a commendable game inside the controversial house.
Vishal Kotian In Bigg Boss
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