Vinod Kumar Sharma is an Indian actor, writer and director who works in Hindi films, television and stage.^[1][2] He is the recipient of a Sangeet Natak Akademi Award for direction in theatre.^[3] He is the founder and director of Khilona Theatre Company, since September 1987. It's India's first professional company of adults performing for children.^[4]

Personal life

Sharma was born and brought up in Delhi. He is an alumnus of National School of Drama. He has been married to Kiran Sharma, since 1989.^[5] The couple has a son named Kashish Sharma. Kiran is a costume designer, director, playwright and actress. She has directed many plays with Khilona Theatre group. She also serves as the co-director of Khilona Theatre group.

Filmography

Year	Title	Actor	Director	Writer	Notes & Ref(s)
1972	Savera
1973	Raja Rani				[6]
	Jalte Badan
1974	Pagli
1978	Bhola Bhala
1981	Dard- Conflict of Emotions
1982	Gandhi				(uncredited)
1984	Wanted: Dead or Alive
1986	Amrit
1989-1990	Circus				Television show
1991	Maut Ki Sazaa
1999	Bhanwar				Television serial
2001	Mujhe Kucch Kehna Hai
	Ji Mantriji				Television show
2002	Jasoos Vijay				Television show
2003	Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi
2006	Khosla Ka Ghosla
2008	Yaar Meri Zindagi
2009	London Dreams
2010	Milenge Milenge
2013	Fukrey
2015	Tevar
	Dum Laga Ke Haisha
2016	Dev Bhoomi
2017	Kuldip Patwal: I didn’t do it
	Walk to the Horizon				Short film
2019	Kasaai
	Sonchiriya
	Ashes				Short film
2020	Paatal Lok				Amazon Prime Video original series
2021	Samvaran †