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Vivek Yadav(III)

  • Casting Director
  • Casting Department
  • Actor
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Vivek Yadav is a casting director and actor based in Mumbai and Lucknow. He is known for working on films and web shows that focus on real, socially relevant stories. His casting work includes well-known projects like Article 15, Bareilly Ki Barfi, Jolly LLB 2, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana, and Industry (TVF).

Vivek has worked with respected production houses such as Benaras Mediaworks, Soundrya Productions, and TVF, and has collaborated with actors like Ayushmann Khurrana, Akshay Kumar, Rajkummar Rao, Pankaj Tripathi, Taapsee Pannu, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumud Mishra, and others.

His work on Article 15 earned a Best Ensemble Casting nomination at the FOI Online Awards, recognizing his strength in assembling powerful and authentic ensembles.

He is the founder of Rayvik Pictures Pvt. Ltd., which works in both casting and line production. The company has successfully managed shoots for films, music videos, and documentaries-taking care of everything from location scouting to production logistics, especially across North India.

Beyond casting and production, Vivek has played a significant role in the cultural and creative event space. He is one of the founding members of the Lucknow Film Festival, which he directed across several successful sessions. He has also organized and executed a wide range of high-profile events, including his involvement in FICCI Ladies Organisation's IWAAF'FF 2018 (Lucknow-Kanpur Chapter).

Additionally, Vivek has appeared on screen in select roles, deepening his creative perspective and understanding of performance.
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    Known for

    Akshay Kumar in Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
    Jolly LLB 2
    7.2
    • Casting Department
    • 2017
    Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Ayushmann Khurrana in Article 15 (2019)
    Article 15
    8.1
    • Casting Director(casting director:)
    • 2019
    Rajkummar Rao, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Kriti Sanon in Seeking True Love (2017)
    Seeking True Love
    7.5
    • Casting Department(Lucknow)
    • 2017
    The Vaccine War (2023)
    The Vaccine War
    7.1
    • Casting Director(Casting Director: lucknow)
    • 2023

    Credits

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    Casting Director



    • Drop Out
      • Casting Director
      • Completed
      • 2025
    • Abhi toh party shuru hui hai
      • Casting Director
      • Post-production



    • Chunky Pandey, Gagan Arora, Lakshya Kochhar, Asha Negi, Ankita Goraya, and Jitendra Singh Rajput in Industry (2024)
      Industry
      6.4
      TV Series
      • Casting Director
      • 2024
    • The Vaccine War (2023)
      The Vaccine War
      7.1
      • Casting Director (Casting Director: lucknow)
      • 2023
    • Naar Ka Sur (2022)
      Naar Ka Sur
      9.2
      • Casting Director
      • 2022
    • Jalwa Dikhega (IPL Lucknow Anthem) (2022)
      Jalwa Dikhega (IPL Lucknow Anthem)
      Music Video
      • Casting Director
      • 2022
    • Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai (2021)
      Aur Bhai Kya Chal Raha Hai
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Casting Director
      • 2021
    • Beehad Ka Baghi (2020)
      Beehad Ka Baghi
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Casting Director
      • 2020
    • Taapsee Pannu in Thappad (2020)
      Thappad
      7.0
      • Casting Director (Lucknow Casting Director)
      • 2020
    • Taanashah (2020)
      Taanashah
      7.6
      • Casting Director
      • 2020
    • Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Ayushmann Khurrana in Article 15 (2019)
      Article 15
      8.1
      • Casting Director (casting director:)
      • 2019
    • Rishi Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu in Mulk (2018)
      Mulk
      7.2
      • Casting Director
      • 2018
    • Hey Ram Hamne Gandhi Ko maar Diya (2018)
      Hey Ram Hamne Gandhi Ko maar Diya
      5.9
      • Casting Director
      • 2018
    • Kriti Kharbanda and Rajkummar Rao in Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017)
      Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
      7.5
      • casting director
      • 2017
    • Karan Kundrra in Gumrah End of Innocence (2012)
      Gumrah End of Innocence
      7.3
      TV Series
      • Casting Director
      • 2015–2016
    • Duniya Gol Hai
      Short
      • Casting Director
      • 2016
    • Tere Sheher Mein (2015)
      Tere Sheher Mein
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Casting Director
      • 2015

    Casting Department



    • Eclipse (2021)
      Eclipse
      8.3
      TV Series
      • casting for little Amrita
      • 2021
    • Rishi Kapoor and Taapsee Pannu in Mulk (2018)
      Mulk
      7.2
      • casting (uncredited)
      • 2018
    • Kriti Kharbanda and Rajkummar Rao in Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017)
      Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
      7.5
      • casting by
      • 2017
    • Rajkummar Rao, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Kriti Sanon in Seeking True Love (2017)
      Seeking True Love
      7.5
      • Casting: Lucknow
      • 2017
    • Akshay Kumar in Jolly LLB 2 (2017)
      Jolly LLB 2
      7.2
      • location casting by
      • 2017
    • Sonakshi Sinha in Akira (2016)
      Akira
      5.9
      • casting department
      • 2016
    • Ki & Ka (2016)
      Ki & Ka
      5.7
      • casting assistant
      • 2016
    • Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya (2014)
      Aur Pyaar Ho Gaya
      7.2
      TV Series
      • casting by
      • 2014
    • Main Naa Bhoolungi (2013)
      Main Naa Bhoolungi
      7.9
      TV Series
      • casting associate
      • 2013–2014

    Actor



    • Naayra - Kiski Talash Hai Tumhe (2024)
      Naayra - Kiski Talash Hai Tumhe
      Short
      • Vivek
      • 2024
    • Saurabh Shukla, Manav Kaul, and Richa Chadha in Madam Chief Minister (2021)
      Madam Chief Minister
      4.8
      • Student 1 (library)
      • 2021
    • Beehad Ka Baghi (2020)
      Beehad Ka Baghi
      6.5
      TV Series
      • Bhairav's Man
      • 2020
    • Taanashah (2020)
      Taanashah
      7.6
      • Bhairav's man
      • 2020
    • Manoj Pahwa, Kumud Mishra, and Ayushmann Khurrana in Article 15 (2019)
      Article 15
      8.1
      • Nokhai (as Vivek Kumar Yadav)
      • 2019
    • Kriti Kharbanda and Rajkummar Rao in Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana (2017)
      Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana
      7.5
      • Biker Boy
      • 2017
    • Rajkummar Rao, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Kriti Sanon in Seeking True Love (2017)
      Seeking True Love
      7.5
      • Rangbaaz Guy
      • 2017
    • Lucknow Times (2015)
      Lucknow Times
      3.6
      • College boy
      • 2015

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    • Alternative name
      • Vivek Kumar Yadav
    • Publicity listings
      • 2 Interviews
      • 3 Articles

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