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Arvind Vaidya Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 22, 2026 • 3 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth3 May 1941

Age85 Years (as of 2026)

BirthplaceMasur, Maharashtra, India

ProfessionActor, Director

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseJayashri Vaidya

FamilyChildren: Son - 1, Daughter - 1 (including Vandana Pathak). Grandchildren: Yash Pathak, Radhika Pathak

Arvind Vaidya Biography

Veteran actor and director Arvind Gopal Vaidya has built a long-standing career in Gujarati theatre and Hindi television. Known for memorable comic and TV-

Early life and background

Arvind Gopal Vaidya was born on 3 May 1941 in Masur, Maharashtra. He grew up in Mumbai and is ethnically Marathi. Over decades he has become a familiar face to Indian television audiences while maintaining deep roots in Gujarati theatre.

Career

Vaidya began his professional journey in theatre and made an early mark as a director; his credited debut as a director came with the play Paritran in 1967. Though he initially did not speak Gujarati, he learned the language under the guidance of his mentor Jashwant Thaker and established himself as a significant presence in Gujarati stage work.

Across a long career he has directed more than 200 theatrical productions and acted in in excess of 100 television shows. He has also worked in film, appearing in the 2010 Hindi feature Right Yaaa Wrong in a police chief role, and he directed the 2015 film Maal Kiska Kamal Kiska.

Television brought Vaidya widespread recognition. He is widely remembered for playing Chandrakant Seth in the Khichdi franchise — the original Khichdi series (2002–2004), the follow-up Instant Khichdi (2005), Khichdi: The Movie (2010), and the 2018 Khichdi revival — repeatedly returning to the role across formats and years.

Another landmark role was Madhusudan Bhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai (2004–2006), a performance that became one of his best-known TV parts. He later reprised Madhusudan Bhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Take 2, the 2017 streaming continuation on Disney+ Hotstar.

In 2020 Vaidya joined the cast of the family drama Anupamaa, portraying Hasmukh Shah (often called Bapuji). His portrayal earned strong appreciation from viewers and contributed to the show's success on StarPlus and its streaming platform.

Awards and honours

Vaidya's television work has been acknowledged at industry award events. He was associated with Sarabhai vs Sarabhai when the series received recognition at the 20th Indian Television Academy Awards in 2021. In 2022 he won the Best Actor – Supporting award at the 21st Indian Television Academy Awards for his role in Anupamaa. In 2026 he was named a recipient of the Padma Shri, one of India’s civilian honours.

Public profile

Vaidya is known within performing-arts circles not just as an actor and director but also as a mentor. He runs an acting institute called Natya Sampada where he trains and guides aspiring performers. His physical appearance in later years is described with grey hair and black eyes. Over the years he has been affectionately addressed by the nicknames Babuji or Bapuji.

Personal life

Arvind Vaidya is married to Jayashri Vaidya. The couple have two children, including daughter Vandana Pathak, who is also an actor. He is a grandfather to a grandson, Yash Pathak, and a granddaughter, Radhika Pathak.

Latest updates

As of mid-2026 Arvind Vaidya is 85 years old and remains a respected elder figure in Indian theatre and television. His Padma Shri award in 2026 added a national-level recognition to a career that spans directing, stagecraft, television comedy and drama, and mentoring the next generation of actors.

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Recent Work

Anupamaa

Portrayed Hasmukh Shah (Bapuji) in the StarPlus series that also streamed on Disney+ Hotstar (2020)

2020
Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Take 2

Reprised the role of Madhusudan Bhai in the 2017 streaming continuation on Disney+ Hotstar

2017
Maal Kiska Kamal Kiska

Directed the 2015 film

2015
Right Yaaa Wrong

Appeared as a police chief in the 2010 Hindi film

2010
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Career Highlights

  1. Directed his first play, Paritran, in 1967
  2. Directed over 200 theatrical productions
  3. Acted in more than 100 television shows
  4. Known for Chandrakant Seth in the Khichdi franchise
  5. Known for Madhusudan Bhai in Sarabhai vs Sarabhai
  6. Won Best Actor – Supporting (ITA Awards 2022)
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