Omi Vaidya is an American actor, director, and filmmaker best known for his legendary breakout role as Chatur Ramalingam ("Silencer") in the 2009 Bollywood masterpiece 3 Idiots. Raised in California, Vaidya seamlessly bridges the gap between Hollywood and Indian cinema. Beyond his iconic Bollywood performance, he has appeared in acclaimed American television series like The Office and Arrested Development, and starred in the diaspora-focused comedy series Metro Park. In 2024, he expanded his creative portfolio by making his feature directorial debut with the Marathi film Aaichya Gavat Marathit Bol.