Ashish Vidyarthi Age, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Bio/Wiki
Profession(s) Actor, Motivational Speaker, Leadership & Creativity Coach, YouTuber
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters– 173 cm
in meters– 1.73 m
in feet & inches– 5’ 8”
Eye Colour Dark Brown
Hair Colour Black
Career
Debut Film (Hindi): Kal Sandhya (1991) as a police officer

Film (Telugu): Pape Naa Pranam (1998) as an assassin

Film (Kannada): A. K. 47 (1999) as Dawood

Film (Bengali): Shesh Thikana (2000) as Soumyabrata

Film (English): Nightfall (2000) as Kopton

Film (Tamil): Dhill (2001) as DSP Shankar

Film (Malayalam): CID Moosa (2003) as Commissioner Gowri Shankar

Film (Bangladeshi): Agnee 2 (2015) as Python

Film (Odia): Kalishankar (2007) as Debu Soren

Film (Marathi): Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra (2014) in a cameo role

TV (Hindi): Truck Dhina Dhin (1990) as Mama; aired on DD National

TV (Hindi): M.O.M. – Mission Over Mars (2019) as K. Murlidharan; streamed on Zee5
Awards 1995: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for the Hindi film Drohkaal
1996: Bengal Film Journalists’ Association – Best Actor Award (Hindi) for the film Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
1997: Star Screen Award for Best Villain for the Hindi film Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
2005: Filmfare Award for Best Villain Telugu for the film Athanokkade
2012: Nandi Award for Best Character Actor for the Telugu film Minugurulu
2023: Best Travel & Food Vlogger by Lokmat
Personal Life
Date of Birth Source 1: 19 June 1965 (Saturday) [1]YouTube – Jashn-e-Rekhta
Source 2: 19 June 1962 (Tuesday) [2]Hindustan Times
Age (as of 2023) Source 1: 58 Years
Source 2: 61 Years
Birthplace Delhi, India
Zodiac sign Gemini
Autograph
Nationality Indian
Hometown Delhi, India
School(s) • Shiv Niketan Public School, New Delhi (upto class 5)
• Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan’s V M Public School, New Delhi (class 5-class 12)
College/University Hindu College, New Delhi
Educational Qualification BA in History Hons. [3]YouTube – Jashn-e-Rekhta
Ethnicity Malayali from his father’s side and Bengali from his mother’s side [4]YouTube – Jashn-e-Rekhta
Food Habit Non-vegetarian [5]Instagram – Ashish Vidyarthi
Relationships & More
Marital Status Married
Marriage Date Second Marriage: 25 May 2023 (with Rupali Barua)
Affairs/Girlfriends Rajoshi Vidyarthi (actress)
Family
Wife/Spouse First Wife– Rajoshi Vidyarthi

Second Wife– Rupali Barua (fashion entrepreneur)
Children Son– Arth Vidyarthi (born on 15 November 2000; image in wife’s section)
Daughter– None
Parents Father– Govind Vidyarthi (Indian freedom fighter and an archivist at Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi)
Mother– Reba Vidyarthi (kathak guru)
Siblings He does not have any siblings.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ashish Vidyarthi

  • Ashish Vidyarthi, a versatile Indian artist, excels as an actor, motivational speaker, leadership and creativity coach, as well as a YouTuber. He showcases his talent across a wide range of film industries, including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Odia, Marathi, and Bengali. Ashish has garnered immense acclaim for his exceptional portrayal of negative characters in numerous films.
  • Ashish Vidyarthi’s father, who used to act as the Indian freedom fighter Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi in theater productions, was so influenced by him that he decided to take on the surname ‘Vidyarthi.’ [6] Lokmat shares a childhood picture of Ashish Vidyarthi.
  • After graduating, he enrolled in the National School of Drama to pursue acting. Subsequently, he embarked on his theatrical journey, collaborating with renowned theatre companies such as Sambhav Theatre Group, Act One Group, and Prithvi Theatre. Currently, Ashish Vidyarthi is captivating audiences with his exceptional talent in a theatrical production.
  • Ashish Vidyarthi portrayed the character of Commander Bhadra in the Hindi film ‘Drohkaal’ released in 1994. His exceptional performance in the movie received high acclaim from both the audience and critics.
  • Ashish has acted in several Hindi films including ‘1942: A Love Story’ (1994), ‘Major Saab’ (1998), ‘Vaastav: The Reality’ (1999), ‘LOC: Kargil’ (2003), ‘R… Rajkumar’ (2013), and ‘Kuttey’ (2023).
  • In addition, he has appeared in Hindi television series like ‘Dastaan’ (1995; Zee TV) and ’24 season 2′ (2016; Colors). The ensemble cast of ’24 season 2′ features Ashish Vidyarthi.
  • Some of the Telugu films he has featured in include ‘Sreeram’ (2002), ‘Gudumba Shankar’ (2004), ‘Narasimhudu’ (2005), ‘Naayak’ (2013), and ‘iSmart Shankar’ (2019).
  • Nammanna has acted in several Kannada films including ‘Kotigobba’ (2001), ‘Nandhi’ (2002), ‘Nammanna’ (2005), ‘Siddhartha’ (2015), and ‘Pataki’ (2017).
  • In addition to that, Ashish has appeared in Bengali movies like ‘Bombaiyer Bombete’ (2003), ‘Kranti’ (2006), ‘Kalishankar’ (2007), ‘Challenge 2’ (2012), and ‘Captain Khan’ (2018). ‘Kalishankar’
  • Here is a revised version: <br><br>A few of the Tamil movies he has appeared in include ‘Thamizh’ (2002), ‘Ghilli’ (2004), ‘Azhagiya Tamil Magan’ (2007), ‘Vallakottai’ (2010), and ‘En Vazhi Thani Vazhi’ (2015). ‘Azhagiya Tamil Magan’
  • In addition, he has appeared in several Malayalam films such as ‘Chess’ (2006), ‘Rakshakan’ (2007), ‘Bachelor Party’ (2012), and the recent ‘Uriyattu’ (2020).
  • was an English film in which Ashish acted in 2011.
  • In 2014, he had guest roles in the Marathi movies “Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra” and “Avatarachi Goshta.”
  • In that very year, he established the ‘Avid Miner Conversations,’ a prestigious institute for professional training and coaching. Additionally, he devotes his time to inspiring others as a motivational speaker, frequently visiting educational institutions, as well as corporate offices, to share his personal experiences. He also shares captivating videos of his real-life encounters on his Facebook page ‘The Rich Universe.’ A compilation of photographs capturing Ashish Vidyarthi’s active participation in various events stands as a testament to his visionary leadership at Avid Miner Conversations.
  • During an interview, he revealed that in 2016, while filming a scene by a river for the Hindi film ‘Bollywood Diaries,’ he had a close encounter with drowning. Thankfully, a policeman came to his rescue and saved him. [7]Hindustan Times
  • Ashish has appeared in several Bangladeshi movies, including ‘Angaar’ and ‘Hero 420.’
  • In addition to films and TV serials, he has made appearances in several Hindi web series including ‘Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors’ (2020; Disney+ Hotstar), ‘Sunflower’ (2021; Zee5), ‘TVF Pitchers season 2’ (2022; TVFPlay and YouTube), and ‘Rana Naidu’ (2023; Netflix).
  • has built a substantial following on YouTube, with approximately 1.32 million subscribers (as of 2023). Apart from his main channel, Ashish Vidyarthi Official, he also manages various other channels such as Anbudan Ashish Vidyarthi, Kahaani Khatarnaak GOI, Food Khana with Ashish, Daily Ashish Vidyarthi, and Ashish Vidyrathi Clips.
  • Ashish Vidyarthi has ventured into the world of podcasting with his show called ‘Kahanibaaz.’ You can find his podcasts on popular music streaming platforms like Gaana, Spotify, and Wynk.
  • Ashish, a passionate dog enthusiast, shares his life with two adorable pets named Sasha and Laika. He cherishes the bond he shares with his beloved dogs, forming an inseparable duo with Ashish Vidyarthi.
  • During one of his interviews, he revealed that during his teenage years, he faced bullying due to his dark skin complexion.

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