Vikram (Actor) Height, Weight, Age, Wife, Children, Biography & More

Some lesser known facts about Vikram

• Does Vikram smoke?: Yes

• Is Vikram a consumer of alcohol? Answer: Yes.

• Despite his father’s decision to leave home and pursue a career in acting, he found himself cast in supporting roles rather than securing leading roles.

• Inspired by his father’s struggle, he was motivated to pursue a career in acting. Consequently, during his college years, he actively participated in theatre productions and eventually achieved recognition by winning the prestigious Best Actor award from IIT Madras.

• His acting career was put on hold for approximately 3 years due to a serious accident he had in college. Coincidentally, it was during this time that he crossed paths with his future wife, Shailaja.

• Initially, he was extended the opportunity to portray Arvind Swamy’s character in Mani Ratnam’s movie Bombay. However, he declined the offer due to the requirement of shaving his beard. Unfortunately, he was already committed to another film that demanded him to maintain his facial hair.

• He achieved fame with the film Sethu in 1999 after a decade of struggle.

• For his role in Sethu, he went to great lengths by shaving his head, shedding 21 kgs, and allowing his nails to grow long.

• His portrayal of a Chithan (gravedigger) in the movie Pithamagan was likely one of the most challenging roles he has ever played in his career.

• Pithamagan earned him the National Award in 2003 for his portrayal of Chithan.

• In Guruvayur, Kerala, he tied the knot with his wife Shailaja during a mass marriage event.

• To prepare for his demanding role as a developmentally disabled individual in the drama Deiva Thirumagal, he dedicated an entire month immersing himself in the company of mentally challenged individuals, striving to truly understand and embody the character.

• He serves as the brand ambassador for Sanjeevani Trust, Vidya Sudha (a school for special children), and actively contributes to The Banyan charity.

• Thyagarajan, a renowned Tamil actor and director, is the maternal uncle of the speaker.

• In order to portray three distinct appearances in the film I of 2015, he underwent a transformation by shaving his head and shedding 25 kilograms of weight.