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Overview

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Vansh P Keserkar is an Indian child actor known for his roles in television and digital advertisements and for his performance in the Amazon Prime Video series Half Pants Full Pants. Beginning his acting journey at age four in the Kannada film and advertising industry, he has appeared in multiple national commercial campaigns and is recognized for his expressive and versatile screen presence.

Early life and background

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Vansh P Keserkar was born in Mysuru, Karnataka. He began acting at the age of four, starting in the Kannada film and commercial industry, where early roles helped him build confidence and familiarity with professional sets.

He comes from an academically and creatively supportive family. His mother, Indu Keserkar, is a teacher at Purna Chetana Public School in Mysuru, while his father, Prashant Keserkar, is a Creative Designer at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) in Bengaluru. Their encouragement played a significant role in his early artistic exposure.

Vansh has a brother, Anirudh Keserkar, who is also a child actor and made his acting debut in the Life Lines Tender Chicken advertisement.

Vansh P Keserkar is an Indian child actor known for his roles in television and digital advertisements and for his performance in the Amazon Prime Video series Half Pants Full Pants.[1]

Career

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Early work

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Vansh began his professional career at the age of four, initially working in Kannada-language productions and regional advertising projects. His early roles introduced him to the industry and led to opportunities with national brands.

Advertising

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Vansh has appeared in numerous Indian commercial campaigns, including:

  • OK Credit advertisement
  • JODO advertisement
  • Meesho advertisement
  • Aalaya Cotton (dhotis and shirts)
  • Amul commercial
  • Asian Paints advertisement alongside Indian cricketer Virat Kohli

These appearances contributed to his visibility and helped establish him as a recognizable young actor across television and online platforms.

Half Pants Full Pants

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Vansh gained notable recognition for portraying Giddi aka raghu in the Amazon Prime Video comedy-drama series Half Pants Full Pants, based on Anand Suspi’s memoir. The series, directed by V. K. Prakash, is set in a 1980s railway colony and follows the childhood adventures of its central characters. Vansh’s performance added charm and energy to the show’s nostalgic tone.

Awards and nominations

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Although Vansh himself was not individually nominated, the series Half Pants Full Pants received multiple nominations at the 23rd Indian Television Academy Awards (ITA Awards) in the Top 5 (Jury) categories:

  • Best Series – Comedy (OTT)
  • Best Director – Comedy (OTT)
  • Best Actor – Comedy (OTT)
  • Best Actress – Comedy (OTT)
  • Best Story (OTT)
  • Best Director of Photography (DoP) – OTT
  • Best Art Director (OTT)

These nominations reflect the series’ production quality and the contribution of its ensemble cast, including Vansh.

Personal life

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Vansh belongs to a creatively inclined family. His mother, Indu Keserkar, is an educator, and his father, Prashant Keserkar, works as a creative professional in the corporate sector. His younger brother, Anirudh Keserkar, is also active as a child actor.

Public image

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Vansh is known for his expressive acting style and natural performances, particularly in children's roles. His commercial collaborations, including his appearance with Virat Kohli, have contributed to his growing recognition in Indian advertising and OTT media.

Filmography

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  • Half Pants Full Pants (Amazon Prime Video) — Role: Giddi

Commercial work

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  • OK Credit (advertisement)
  • JODO (advertisement)
  • Meesho (advertisement)
  • Aalaya Cotton (dhotis and shirts)
  • Amul (advertisement)
  • Asian Paints (advertisement with Virat Kohli)
  • Additional Kannada-language commercial projects

See also

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  • Anirudh Keserkar – Indian child actor and Vansh's brother

Other works

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In addition to his acting career, Vansh P Keserkar wrote an article titled *“Mane Oota Melodies: The Tale of Idli, Dosa & Chutney”* on 1 August 2025 (published by Purna Chetana’s official site)https://patrika.purnachetana.org/2025/08/01/1785/.

References

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  1. ^ "Mysuru boy Vansh P Keserkar ventures into OTT platform with 'Half Pants Full Pants'". Star of Mysore. Mysuru: Star of Mysore. 16 February 2023. Retrieved 16 November 2025.

Category:Indian male child actors Category:Indian television actors Category:Living people Category:Indian actors by state