Aditya Kumar is a well-known Indian actor who portrayed 'Perpendicular' in the movie 'Gangs of Wasseypur' (2012). |
He was given the nickname Perpendicular after his role in the film. |
Aditya grew up in the Pabhera village near Patna in Bihar. |
He discovered his passion for acting after completing the 10th grade at DAV Public School in Patna and sought permission from his father to attend an acting school in Mumbai. |
Aditya joined 'The Free Birds Collective,' an acting school founded by Barry John, and also enrolled at the National Law College in Bandra, Mumbai. |
In 2007, he auditioned for Anurag Kashyap's film 'Mumbai Cutting' but the movie was never released. |
Anurag Kashyap later cast Aditya in the role of Perpendicular in 'Gangs of Wasseypur 2', where he learned to hide a blade in his mouth for the character. |
In addition to movies, Aditya has appeared in short films such as 'Sujata' (2011) and 'Agony of a Purple Clot' (2013). |
He expressed the challenges of being typecast as a teenager after playing Perpendicular, citing it as a privilege to have worked with Anurag Kashyap. |
Aditya's favorite quote, according to his Facebook bio, is 'Acting is a kind of Life…is all about Improvisation.' |
He is passionate about animals, and he owns a pet dog named 'Cheeni.' |
Aditya enjoys photography, particularly capturing landscapes, animals, and birds, which he often shares on social media. |
He is dedicated to fitness and frequently posts workout and yoga photos and videos on social platforms. |