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{{Infobox person<br />
| name = Arvind Vaidya<br />
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| birth_name = Arvind Gopal Vaidya<br />
| birth_date = {{birth based on age as of date | 85 | 2026 | 01 | 29 }}<br />
| birth_place = <br />
| occupation = Actor, director<br />
| years_active = 1967–present<br />
| spouse = <br />
| children = 2 including [[Vandana Pathak]]<br />
| known_for = ''[[Anupamaa]]'', ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]'', ''[[Khichdi (2002 TV series)|Khichdi]]''<br />
| awards = [[Padma Shri]] (2026)<br />
}}<br />
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'''Arvind Gopal Vaidya''' (born {{birth based on age as of date | 85 | 2026 | 01 | 29 |noage=yes }}) is an Indian actor and director in [[Gujarati theatre]] and Hindi television.<br />
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In January 2026, he was awarded the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in recognition of his contributions to the performing arts over a career spanning more than six decades.<ref name="HT26">{{cite news |last=Rizvi |first=S Farah |date=2026-01-29 |title=Arvind Vaidya wins a Padma Shri; Veteran actor says, 'I miss my friends and mentors' |url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/htcity/cinema/arvind-vaidya-wins-a-padma-shri-veteran-actor-says-i-miss-my-friends-and-mentors-101769684533260.html |work=[[Hindustan Times]] |access-date=2026-02-10 |language=en}}</ref><br />
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==Early life and education==<br />
Vaidya was born in {{birth based on age as of date | 85 | 2026 | 01 | 29 |noage=yes }} into a [[Marathi people|Marathi]] family. Despite not knowing the [[Gujarati language]], he began working in Gujarati theatre. He credits [[Jashwant Thaker]], an initial member of the [[Indian People's Theatre Association]] (IPTA), as his mentor. Thaker assisted him in mastering the Gujarati language and the nuances of performance.<ref name="HT26"/><br />
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==Career==<br />
Vaidya's career began in theatre; his directorial debut was the play ''Paritran'' in 1967. Over sixty years, he has directed more than 200 plays and appeared in over 100 television series. He is also the founder of the acting institute Natya Sampada, where he teaches acting techniques.<ref name="HT26"/><br />
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He gained widespread popularity for his work in comedy TV series such as ''[[Khichdi (2002 TV series)|Khichdi]]'' and ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]''. Since 2020, he has been widely recognized for his portrayal of Hasmukh "Bapuji" Shah in the drama series ''[[Anupamaa]]''.<ref name="HT26"/><br />
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In January 2026, he was conferred with the [[Padma Shri]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=2026-01-26 |title=Art, social service and literature: Five from Gujarat get Padma Shri |url=https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/ahmedabad/art-social-service-and-literature-five-from-gujarat-get-padma-shri-10495002/ |access-date=2026-02-10 |website=The Indian Express |language=en}}</ref><br />
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== Filmography ==<br />
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=== Film ===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
!Year<br />
!Title<br />
!Role<br />
!Notes<br />
|-<br />
|2010<br />
|''Right Yaaa Wrong''<br />
|Police chief <br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2010<br />
|''[[Khichdi: The Movie]]''<br />
|Chandrakant Seth<br />
|Hansa's father<br />
|-<br />
|2015<br />
|''Maal Kiska Kamal Kiska''<br />
|<br />
|Director <br />
|}<br />
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===Television===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable"<br />
! Year !! Title !! Role !! Notes<br />
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| 2002–2004 || ''[[Khichdi (2002 TV series)|Khichdi]]'' || Chandrakant Seth || Recurring role<br />
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| 2004–2006 || ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai]]'' || Madhusudan Bhai ("Fufa") || Recurring role<br />
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| 2005 || ''[[Instant Khichdi]]'' || Chandrakant Seth || Hansa's father<br />
|-<br />
| 2017 || ''[[Sarabhai vs Sarabhai|Sarabhai vs Sarabhai: Take 2]]'' || Madhusudan Bhai || Madhu Fufa<br />
|-<br />
| 2018 || ''[[Khichdi (2018 TV series)|Khichdi]]'' || Chandrakant Seth || Hansa's father<br />
|-<br />
| 2020–present || ''[[Anupamaa]]'' || Hasmukh "Bapuji" Shah || Main cast<ref>{{Cite news |date=2026-01-27 |title=Exclusive - Ishita Dixit gets emotional as Anupamaa co-star Arvind Vaidya receives Padma Shri; says 'Feels like a personal win' |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tv/news/hindi/exclusive-ishita-dixit-gets-emotional-as-anupamaa-co-star-arvind-vaidya-receives-padma-shri-says-feels-like-a-personal-win/articleshow/127643769.cms |access-date=2026-02-10 |work=The Times of India |issn=0971-8257}}</ref><br />
|}<br />
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==Personal life==<br />
Vaidya has a son who lives in [[Atlanta]], United States. His daughter, [[Vandana Pathak]], is also a noted actress. He currently resides in India, where he remains active in the television industry.<ref name="HT26"/><br />
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==Awards==<br />
* [[List of Padma Shri award recipients (2020–2029)|Padma Shri (2026)]]<br />
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==References==<br />
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== External links ==<br />
* {{IMDb name}}<br />
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