Vinay Forrt (vinay kumar) is an Indian film and stage actor. He is from Fort Kochi, Kerala and has a postgraduate in acting from Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India. Vinay Forrt was born in Fort Kochi, Kerala, to M. V. Mani and Sujatha. His real name is Vinay Kumar, and he changed his name as a tribute to his birthplace. He has a sister, Suma, and a brother, Syam. He was educated at St John De Britto Anglo-Indian High School, Fort Kochi and Aquinas College, Edacochin . Before entering the movie industry, he worked at a restaurant, a coffee shop, medical shop and a call center. During his first year while studying for his degree , he joined Lokadharmi Theater and became active in their plays. Later he dropped out to join the Film and Television Institute of India in Pune, India, and became a postgraduate in acting. Vinay Forrt received the National Scholarship from the Government of India for the Best Senior Theatre Actor (2004 – 2006). He is a contemporary dancer as well. He made his cinematic debut in the Malayalam film Ritu (2009). He married his longtime girlfriend Soumya Ravi, a research student, on 6 December 2014 at Guruvayoor. The couple have a son.
Top Achievements:
- 2014 Asianet Comedy Awards – Best Pair along with Soubin Shahir
- 2015 1st IIFA Utsavam for performance in a comic role – Malayalam
- 2016 18th Asianet film awards for Best Comedian
- 2016 5th South Indian International Movie Award for Best Comedian