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F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 3 min read

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Date of birth1 January

BirthplaceNew Delhi, India

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

FamilySon and two daughters; one daughter named Pragya Verma

Shrikant Verma Biography

Shrikant Verma is an Indian actor from New Delhi who works in films and Hindi web series. Known for supporting roles in projects such as Mirzapur, Panchayt

Early life and background

Shrikant Verma was born on 1 January in New Delhi and grew up in the same city. He attended DAV Senior Secondary School in New Delhi and went on to study at Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi. To develop his craft further he trained at the Shri Ram Centre for Performing Arts in New Delhi.

Career

Verma began his screen career with a small role as a reporter in the 2013 Hindi film Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola. He followed that with character parts in notable independent and mainstream films, including a role as Master Ji in Ankhon Dekhi (2014) and as Shakha Babu in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015).

Across the late 2010s and into the 2020s he built a steady body of supporting work. Film appearances include parts in Batti Gul Meter Chalu (2018), Halkaa (2018), Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi (2019), Kya Meri Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai (2021), Helmet (2021), and three 2022 releases: Laal Singh Chaddha (as the sports coach), Chakki (as Bada Babu), and Aye Zindagi (as Mr. Sharma).

Verma has also been active on the digital streaming scene. He appeared in the YouTube web series Dilliwood (2017) and has taken numerous roles on major streaming platforms. In 2020 he played Parmeshwar in the Amazon Prime Video series Panchayat. That same year he earned wider recognition for his portrayal of Jaiprakash, a police officer, in Breathe: Into the Shadows; his work on that series led to a Filmfare OTT Awards nomination in the Best Supporting Actor in a Comic Role category. He returned to the Breathe franchise for its 2022 sequel.

Other notable streaming credits include portraying Mamaji in Mirzapur (appearing in season 2) and roles in Tandav, Akkad Bakkad Rafu Chakkar, and Matsya Kaand. His television and web work has covered dramatic and comedic parts, showcasing versatility in supporting character roles.

Theatre and miscellaneous

Before and alongside his screen career, Verma was involved in theatre. He is a former member of the Shri Ram Centre Theatre Repertory Company and has been associated with Kingdom of Dreams. He also took part in stage productions during his school days and continued performing in theatrical productions while pursuing a screen career.

Public profile

Physically, Verma is listed at approximately 161 cm (5'3") in height and around 75 kg (165 lbs) in weight, with black hair and black eyes. He is Indian by nationality, practices Hinduism, and is a Capricorn by zodiac sign.

On the personal front he is married; the marriage took place on 31 October 1998. He is a father to a son and two daughters, one of whom is named Pragya Verma. Both of his parents are deceased; his father passed away in 2013.

Verma has appeared in commercials for a number of brands, including Lava Mobile, Acko India, Axis Bank, Paytm, Real Namkeen Bites, Imperial Blue, Google, and Amazon. He also maintains a fitness routine and pursues visual art as a hobby, sharing sketches and paintings.

Latest updates

In 2021 Verma was a panellist at the Kautik International Film Festival. He continued active screen work in 2022, appearing in the Breathe: Into the Shadows sequel on Amazon Prime Video and in three Hindi films released that year. He has also served as a judge for college-level acting competitions.

Career highlights

Verma is best known for supporting character roles across film and streaming platforms, with notable appearances in Dum Laga Ke Haisha, Mirzapur, Panchayat, and both seasons of Breathe: Into the Shadows. His nomination at the Filmfare OTT Awards for his performance in Breathe helped raise his profile among streaming audiences.

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Recent Work

Breathe: Into the Shadows (sequel)

Appeared in the 2022 sequel to the Amazon Prime Video web series

2022
Laal Singh Chaddha

Played the sports coach in the 2022 film

2022
Chakki

Played Bada Babu in the 2022 film

2022
Aye Zindagi

Played Mr Sharma in the 2022 film

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut in Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola (2013)
  2. Supporting roles in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (2015) and Ankhon Dekhi (2014)
  3. Portrayed Jaiprakash in Breathe: Into the Shadows (2020) and its 2022 sequel
  4. Played Parmeshwar in Panchayat (2020)
  5. Appeared as Mamaji in Mirzapur season 2 (2020)
  6. Filmfare OTT Awards nomination for Best Supporting Actor (Comic Role) for Breathe (2020)
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When was Shrikant Verma born?

Shrikant Verma was born on 1 January.

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