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Vikas Gupta
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Gupta in 2019
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| Born | 7 May 1988 |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | Bigg Boss 11 Bigg Boss 14 MTV Ace of Space |
| Family | Siddharth Gupta (brother) |
Vikas Gupta is a well-known Indian television producer, writer, and host. He was born on May 7, 1988. Many people know him from his time on the reality TV show Bigg Boss 11 and for hosting MTV Ace of Space.
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About Vikas Gupta
Vikas Gupta was born in 1988. He grew up in Dehradun, a city in India. His brother, Siddharth Gupta, is also an actor and a model. Vikas is involved with an organization called Lost Boy Welfare Association. This group helps children who are in need.
Vikas Gupta's Career Journey
Vikas Gupta started working in television when he was just 17 years old. He began his career at Balaji Telefilms. There, he worked as a creative head for many popular TV shows. Some of these shows include Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi and Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil.
Starting His Own Production House
Later, Vikas started his own company called Lost Boy Productions. This company has created many successful TV series. These include shows like Gumrah: End of Innocence, Warrior High, and Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan. He also became the youngest programming head for MTV India.
Reality TV Appearances
In October 2017, Vikas Gupta joined Bigg Boss 11 on Colors TV. He became very popular on the show and was called "Mastermind" because of his clever strategies. He finished as the second runner-up in that season.
In 2018, Vikas hosted IIFA Buzz for the IIFA Awards. He also created and hosted his own reality show called Ace of Space on MTV India. He returned to host Ace of Space 2 in 2019.
Vikas also took part in Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 in Argentina in 2019. He was also a contestant on Bigg Boss 13 as a proxy for another participant. In November 2020, he joined Bigg Boss 14 as a challenger.
His Work in Television and Web Series
Vikas Gupta has worked on many projects as a producer, writer, and creative director.
Television Shows (Selected)
- Kyunki... Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi ... (2005–2008) - Creative Director
- Kis Desh Mein Hai Meraa Dil (2008–2010) - Creative Director
- The Serial (2012) - Producer, Writer
- Gumrah End of Innocence (2012–2016) - Producer, Writer
- MTV Webbed (2013–2014) - Producer, Writer
- Yeh Hai Aashiqui (2014–2016) - Producer, Writer, Creative Director
- Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya (2014–2017) - Producer, Writer
- Kaisi Yeh Yaariaan (2014–2015) - Writer
- MTV Warrior High (2015) - Producer
- Code Red (2015) - Producer, Creative Director
- Yeh Ishq Nahi Aasan (2019) - Producer, Writer
Web Series (Selected)
- Class of 2017 (2017)
- Puncch Beat (2019)
- Class of 2020 (2020)
As a Host or Contestant
- Bad Company (2015) - Host
- Bigg Boss 11 (2017–2018) - Contestant (2nd runner-up)
- IIFA Buzz (2018) - Host
- Ace of Space 1 (2018) - Host
- Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 9 (2019) - Contestant
- Ace of Space 2 (2019) - Host
- Bigg Boss 13 (2019) - Contestant (Proxy)
- Mujhse Shaadi Karoge (2020) - Host (Grand Finale)
- Bigg Boss 14 (2020–2021) - Contestant (Challenger)
Awards and Recognition
Vikas Gupta's work has been recognized with awards.
- In 2012, his show Gumrah End of Innocence won the Best Serial award at the Indian Television Academy Awards.
- In 2013, he was nominated for Best Story Writer at the Indian Telly Awards for the same show.
