Biography:

• Omi Vaidya is an American-born Indian from Yucca Valley, California.

• Omi graduated from the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University with honors.

• After moving back to Los Angeles and playing in several minor roles in Hollywood, Omi broke into Bollywood after receiving a role in 3 Idiots.

• For his performance in 3 Idiots, Omi was nominated for Best Performance in a Comic Role as well as Star Debut of the Year at the 2010 IIFA Awards, of which he won the latter.

• Since then, Omi has been starring in several Hindi movies, including Desi Boyz and Players.

• Omi married Minal Patel in August 2009.