Vishhal Nikam is an Indian fitness trainer-turned-actor who works primarily in the Marathi entertainment industry. He is known for playing the eponymous character in the Marathi television show “Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba” (2020).
Wiki/Biography
Vishhal Nikam was born on Thursday, February 10, 1994 as Vishal Balaso Nikam (27 years old; as of 2021) in Devikhindi, Sangli district, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Aquarius.
Childhood photo of Vishhal Nikam with his family
He studied in two schools: NSV Devikhindi and Smt. Kasturbai Walchand College (Junior), both in Sangli. He pursued BSc (Physics) from Vita Barwant College, Maharashtra. Thereafter, he studied at Baburaoji Gholap College, Pune, where he pursued his Master of Science (Physics). After completing his formal education, he moved to Mumbai, the entertainment capital of India, to pursue an acting career.
appearance
Height (approximately): 5′11″
Hair color: black
Eye color: black
family
Vishhal Nikam’s father Balaso Yashwant Nikam was a farmer. His mother Vijaya Nikam is a housewife. His brother’s name is Akshay Nikam.
Vishal Nikam and his family
Religion/Religious Views
Vishhal Nikam was born into a Marathi family and believed in Hinduism. A highlight on his Instagram account reveals that he is an avid reader of Sarth Shri Dnyaneshwari (सर्थ श्री ज्ञरनेश्वरी), a commentary on the Bhagavad Gita written by Marathi saint and poet Sant Dnyaneshwar (also known as Mauli).
Profession
Vishhal Nikam started his career as a fitness trainer. While working at Gold’s Gym in Kandivali, Mumbai, he modeled for various magazine shoots.
Vishhal Nikam featured in magazine (2017)
In 2018, he walked the ramp for the brand MI KHADI in Mr, Miss & Mrs Pune Global Season II organized by Kashish Productions. He was also the highlight of the event.
Vishhal Nikam Attends Mr., Miss & Mrs. Pune Worldwide Season 2 2018
Movie
In 2018, he made his foray into the Marathi entertainment industry with the film Mithun, in which he played the eponymous character. The film centred on Mithun and Kanchi, a couple who did not seem to take their relationship seriously despite being together for a long time.
Mithun(2018)
In the drama film “Dhumas” (2019), he played the villain Tejsinh.
Duma(2019)
In 2021, Vishhar bagged a role in the Marathi period film Baloch, which showcased the impact of the Maratha defeat in the Third Battle of Panipat.
Movie “Baloch” poster
Vishhal Nikam plays the eponymous character in the action thriller Marathi short film Sniper (2021). In the film, a sniper and his observer find themselves caught between duty and humanity as they hunt down the enemy in war.
television
In the Marathi TV series “Saataa Jalmaachyaa Gaathi” (2019), Vishhal plays the role of Yuvraj. Unfortunately, the show went off the air before the lockdown. He rose to fame after playing the eponymous character in the 2020 Marathi devotional TV series “Dakkhancha Raja Jyotiba”. According to Hindu mythology, the war god Raja Jyotiba was born with the power of the trinity of Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva.
Dakancha Raja Jyotiba(2020)
In the 2021 Marathi historical show ‘Jai Bhawani Jai Shivaji’, he essayed the iconic role of Shiva Kashid, the brave-hearted warrior of Shivaji Maharaj, who disguised himself as Shivaji Maharaj to help him escape from the Panhala fort. The show tells the heroic story of Chhatrapati Shivaji’s warriors who fought alongside him.
Vishhal Nikam is popular for appearing as a contestant in the reality TV game show Bigg Boss Marathi (Season 3) in 2021.
Favorites
- Actresses: Sridevi, Sai Tamhankar
Facts/Trivia
- His hobbies include cricket, fitness, dancing and reading. He is a travel enthusiast and enjoys all kinds of adventure sports.
Vishhal Nikam Water rappelling
- Vishhal Nikam emerged as the most popular man in Maharashtra in 2020 after garnering a huge number of votes in the Times of India (TOI) poll. The fitness junkie, who often flaunts her chiseled figure on her Instagram account, has appeared in TOI publications on several occasions. Earlier, he was ranked No. 1. Ranked 3rd in 2019 and entered the top 15 in 2018.
- The fitness trainer-turned-actor showed off his amazing bodybuilding skills when he gained 12kg in 20 days in 2020 to play the role of Lord Jyotiba. Vishal was born and brought up in Sangli district of Maharashtra and his Kolhapuri accent made him perfect for the role. . For the role, the dedicated actor also spent a week learning to ride a horse. In an interview, while talking about the challenges he faced in playing the character of Lord Jyotiba, he said:
After the audition, I was told to train harder, which I did within 20 days! Doing so is challenging as gyms remain closed in the state. So I asked a friend who owned a gym to let me use it for a few days. I even learned to ride a horse in a week, a skill that usually takes about 20 days to master. “
Also, due to the hectic shooting schedule, Vishal could not concentrate on maintaining his physique, which was an important requirement for the role of Lord Jyotiba. So, he came up with an interesting idea, which was to use the filming equipment on the set to exercise on the set.
- His Instagram account contains a photo of Vishhar holding his bedridden grandmother. His love and care for his family can be seen in the photos. The caption of the picture reads,
generations! ! When I was little, I needed my grandmother to help and guide me every time. Now that she needs me the most, I’m here for her with all my heart. “
Vishhal Nikam holds his bedridden grandmother
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