Vinayak Singh (né Oberoi), is a student of Cardiac Surgery and Perfusion Technology at National Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur, Indian author, philanthropist born, May 7 2006, into an elite-royal family of Hatkhola, Manikganj and Kashmiri-Bengali aristocracy via mother and Dogra-Suryavanshi Rajput royalty via father.

Vinayak was born to Dr. Uma Dhar W.B.C.S.C., B.P.S.C., N.E.T., J.R.F., Ph.D. and Rajiv Singh, former National Defense Academy candidate and a descendant of the Dogra-Suryavanshi Rajput royalty. Vinayak Singh Oberoi has an elder half-brother Abhishek Singh, born August 27, 1988, to Preeti Singh and Rajiv Singh.

Biography

Vinayak Singh Oberoi is an Indian author, former actor, and philanthropist. He is known for his literary works, including, Eighteen- An Autobiography, his autobiography, and An Encounter with Diex. In addition to his writing, Singh has participated in television acting, appearing in serials such as Karmaphaldata Shani and Jai Kali Kalkattawali.

Singh is also an entrepreneur, having co-developed the website Gypsievan alongside his mother. Gypsievan later shut down.

His philanthropic efforts focus primarily on addiction treatment and education. He has supported relief efforts in flood-affected regions of Africa, contributed to drug rehabilitation centers, and assisted in various educational initiatives, particularly for girls. Additionally, Singh has been involved in animal welfare, including supporting stray dog care and providing food for children through the Thaagam Foundation in 2024.

In recognition of his philanthropic work, Vinayak Singh Oberoi was awarded the Young Philanthropist Award by the Universal Charity and Leadership Society, Gujarat, in 2024. He is also the founder of the Vinayak Singh Oberoi Funds which has funded and raised funds for about 50 Charitable Organisations.