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Ashish Vidyarthi

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Profession

Actor, Motivational Speaker, Youtuber, Leadership and Creativity Coach

Age

58 years as of 2023

Date Of Birth

19 June 1965

Zodiac Sign

Gemini

Birthplace

Delhi, India

Height

5 Feet and 8 Inches

Net Worth

82 crores INR

Notable Work

R Rajkumar, Rana Naidu, Drohkaal

Instagram

@ashishvidyarthi1

Youtube

@AshishVidyarthiActorVlogs

 

Table Of Content

Biography

ashish-vidyarthi-biography-tringAshish Vidyarthi was born on June 19, 1965, in Delhi, India, to a Malayali father from Kannur Kerala, and a Bengali mother from Rajasthan. His father was of Malayali descent and his mother was of Bengali descent. His mother, Reba Vidyarthi, was a Kathak guru, and his father, Govind Vidyarthi, is an expert in the cataloging and archiving of dwindling Performing Arts of India for the Sangeet Natak Akademi. His mother was a Chattopadhyay. Up until 1990, he was a student at the National School of Drama, and he was also involved with another theatre company called Act One, which was directed by N. K. Sharma.

In addition to Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Odia, Marathi, and Bengali, he has worked on films in these and other languages. The year 1995 saw him receive the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Hindi film Drohkaal. He is best recognized for playing the villain in films made in a variety of languages.

Age

According to Wikipedia Ashish Vidyarthi was born on 19 June 1965, but according to other internet sources, he was born on 19 June 1962. He is 58 or 61 years old as of 2023. His zodiac sign is Gemini. 

Education

He attended Shiv Niketan Public School in New Delhi up until the fifth grade there. In 1983, he graduated from Bharatiya Vidya Bhavans V M Public School in New Delhi, where he had been enrolled since kindergarten. After that, he attended Hindu College in New Delhi to earn a Bachelor of Arts in History with Honours.  While he was still a student at Hindu College, he began his career as an actor in stage productions. After that, he became a member of the New Delhi-based theatre companies Act One and Sambhav Theatre Group. He graduated with a certificate in acting from the National School of Drama in New Delhi in the year 1990. 

Family

ashish-vidyarthi-parents-tringHis father, Govind Vidyarthi, was a freedom fighter in India and worked as an archivist at the Sangeet Natak Akademi in New Delhi. His father was very influential in his son's life. Reba Vidyarthi, his mother, was an accomplished Kathak teacher. He is an only child and has no siblings. The birth of Ashish's son Arth Vidyarthi took place on November 15th, 2000.

Wife

Rajoshi Vidyarthi

Ashish-Vidyarthi-with-first-wife-tringAshish Vidyarthi got married to the famous Bengali actress Shakuntala Baruas's daughter, the actor Rajoshi Vidyarthi. Rajoshi Vidyarthi is an actress in her own right. The marriage between the two was one of love. 

Rupali Barua

Ashish-Vidyarthi-second-wife-tringAshish Vidyarthi got married twice. His second wedding took place on May 25th, 2023, and the bride was a businesswoman in the fashion industry named Rupali Barua. It was his second time getting married.

Career

ashish-vidyarthi-career-tringHe relocated to Mumbai in 1992. In his debut film, Sardar, which was loosely based on the life of Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Ashish portrayed the character V. P. Menon. However, his first film, Drohkaal, for which he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1995, was his first film to be released. In addition, he is well-known for his performance as Ashutosh in the film 1942: A Love Story. For his performance in the film Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin in 1996, Ashish was honored with the Star Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role.

Vidyarthi has acted in over 300 films and worked in 11 different languages. He is a co-founder of AVID MINER Conversations and serves as its curator. AVID MINER Conversations are interactive modules that are tailored specifically for organisations. At this time, he maintains a YouTube channel that has more than one million subscribers, and he frequently posts vlogs that are related to food.

As a young man, Ashish pursued a career in the performing arts. He appeared onstage in productions staged by a number of Indian theatre companies, including Prithvi Theatre, Ekjute Theatre Group, and Act One Theatre Group, among others. It was in the 1991 film Kaal Sandhya that he made his debut as an actor. His first role was that of a law enforcement official in the film. In the Telugu film Pape Naa Pranam, which he debuted in the same year, he played the part of an assassin for the first time.

Some of his other Telugu films are Sreeram 2002, Gudumba Shankar 2004, Narasimhudu 2005, Naayak 2013, and iSmart Shankar 2019.

In the year 2000, he made his debut in an English film titled Nightfall, in which he played the role of Kopton. This was his first film in the English language. In 2011, he had a role in another English movie called Dam 999.

In the 2019 Hindi web series M.O.M. – Mission Over Mars, Ashish made his first appearance as the character K. Murlidharan. This was Ashish's first role in a web series. Many other well-known Hindi web series, such as Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors, Sunflower, TVF Pitchers season 2, and Rana Naidu, have featured him in acting roles.

In addition to that, he is the creator of several other channels on YouTube, including Anbudan Ashish Vidyarthi, Ashish Vidyarthi Actor Vlogs, Kahaani Khatarnaak GOI, Food Khana with Ashish, Daily Ashish Vidyarthi, and Ashish Vidyrathi Clips, among others. As of the year 2023, 1.32 million people are subscribed to his daily vlog channel, which is called Ashish Vidyarthi Actor Vlogs.

Best Performances of Ashish Vidyarthi

R Rajkumar

The action-comedy film R... Rajkumar is a Bollywood production that was released in the year 2013. Shahid Kapoor and Sonakshi Sinha play the lead roles in this film, which was directed by Prabhu Deva and also features Ashish Vidyarthi as the main antagonist of the story. The story takes place in a made-up town called Dhartipur, which is known for its unstable atmosphere due to the power dynamics that exist between rival gangs.

The main character of the film is a young man named Rajkumar, who is portrayed by Shahid Kapoor. Rajkumar is a tough and fearless young man who works for a drug lord named Shivraj Gurjar, who is portrayed by Sonu Sood. Rajkumar's life takes an unexpected turn when he falls in love with Chanda, a beautiful and self-reliant girl who works at a local country spirits bar. Sonakshi Sinha plays the role of Chanda in the film.

While Rajkumar is working hard to win Chanda's love, he finds himself caught in the middle of a vicious conflict between Shivraj Gurjar and Manik Parmar, a powerful gangster who is portrayed in the show by Ashish Vidyarthi. Rajkumar is used as a pawn in their struggle for power, and he finds himself torn between his allegiance to Shivraj and his developing feelings for Chanda.

The movie is well-known for the high-octane action sequences it contains, as well as for the intense dialogue and catchy music, it features. Songs like Gandi Baat, Saree Ke Fall Sa, and Mat Maari, which became chartbusters, are included on the soundtrack, which was composed by Pritam and features popular songs.

Haider

Haider is a film that was produced in Bollywood and directed by Vishal Bhardwaj in 2014. It was released in 2014. It is an adaptation of William Shakespeares play Hamlet, and it is the third installment in Bhardwaj Shakespearean trilogy, following Maqbool 2003 and Omkara 2006. Hamlet was originally written in the English language.

The violence that occurred in Kashmir in the mid-1990s serves as the setting for this movie. It follows the story of Haider Meer, a young man who returns to his hometown of Kashmir after receiving news of his father's disappearance. Shahid Kapoor plays the role of Haider Meer in this film. As Haider digs deeper into the events that led up to his father's disappearance, he becomes increasingly consumed by a thirst for vengeance.

The film delves into topics such as political unrest, betrayal, and the psychological impact of violence on its characters. The journey of Haider is also intertwined with a complicated love story involving Arshia, who is portrayed by Shraddha Kapoor, and the tense relationship that he has with his mother Ghazala, who is portrayed by Tabu.

The film Haider was praised by critics for its performances, direction, and screenplay, as well as for its potent depiction of the human toll that war and conflict exact. The performance that Shahid Kapoor gave in the role of the titular character was especially lauded, and it earned him a number of awards and accolades. Tabu, Kay Kay Menon, and Irrfan Khan also give outstanding performances in this movie.

The music for the movie Haider, which was composed by Vishal Bhardwaj himself, is notable for having eerie melodies and lyrics that provoke thought. Songs such as Bismil and Aao Na garnered a lot of attention from the audience.

Rahasya

Rahasya is a Hindi film that was released in the year 2015 and is a thriller. The film was directed by Manish Gupta, and prominent roles were played by Kay Kay Menon, Tisca Chopra, Ashish Vidyarthi, and Mita Vashisht. Manish Gupta was the director.

The plot of the film Rahasya centers on the slaying of a young woman by the name of Ayesha Mahajan who is portrayed by Sakshi Sem. Her dead body was discovered in the home that she shared with her parents, Dr. Sachin Mahajan played by Ashish Vidyarthi and Aarti Mahajan played by Tisca Chopra, who are now the primary suspects in the investigation.

As the investigation continues, the case is handed over to CBI officer Sunil Paraskar played by Kay Kay Menon, who is given responsibility for it. As Paraskar investigates the murky interpersonal dynamics within the Mahajan family as well as the impetus behind the murder, he starts to unearth the hidden truths and fabrications that have surrounded the slaying.

The film investigates topics such as deception, betrayal, and the murky side of human relationships. Because of its suspenseful narrative and its many unexpected turns, it manages to keep the attention of the audience throughout.

The movie Rahasya was praised for the strong performances of its cast, as well as its compelling narrative and efficient direction. The intensity and complexity of Kay Kay Menon's performance as the investigating officer won widespread praise from audience members. The movie does an excellent job of combining elements of a murder mystery with social commentary on topics like honor killings and moral conundrums.

Drohkaal

Drohkaal is a Hindi film that was released in the year 1994 and is a crime thriller. An ensemble cast, including Om Puri, Naseeruddin Shah, Mita Vashisht, and Ashish Vidyarthi, appears in the movie, which was directed by Govind Nihalani.

In the early 1990s, at the height of the insurgency in the state of Punjab in India, Drohkaal depicts the intense battle between the police force and Sikh separatists. This conflict takes place during the time period. The characters of SSP Ravi Kapoor played by Om Puri, his deputy Ajit Athavale played by Naseeruddin Shah, and rookie officer Brar played by Ashish Vidyarthi are the focus of the movie.

As the officers attempt to maintain law and order in the face of violence and unrest, they are confronted with ethical conundrums, personal difficulties, and relationships that are under strain. The mental toll that these kinds of situations take on police officers and the impact that it has on their personal lives is explored in detail throughout the film.

The play Drohkaal is well-known for its accurate depiction of the current sociopolitical situation as well as the complicated feelings that are involved. The concepts of duty, sacrifice, and the toll that fighting terrorism takes on individuals are examined. The film also delves into the moral conundrums that the law enforcement officers were forced to deal with and the struggle they had to maintain their integrity while they were fighting an insurgency.

The powerful portrayals that Om Puri and Naseeruddin Shah give of their respective characters in the film Drohkaal have garnered a lot of praise from critics and audience members alike. The film was praised for its gritty narrative, intense atmosphere, and thought-provoking themes by film critics.

Dam 999

The disaster drama film Dam 999 was directed by Sohan Roy and is presented in multiple languages. 2011 saw the product's initial release. The story of the movie is centered on the building of a dam and the potential outcomes that could occur if it were to fail. The plot revolves around the lives of nine different characters, all of whose destinies become entangled with one another as the impending catastrophe draws closer.

The film delves into topics such as the effect that humans have on the natural world, the significance of having adequate infrastructure, and the moral obligation that comes with holding positions of authority. In order to convey the seriousness of the circumstance, it utilizes narrative techniques such as drama, suspense, and emotional storytelling.

The use of stereoscopic 3D technology was one of the aspects that brought Dam 999 widespread acclaim for its visual effects and other technical aspects. The title of the movie alludes to the fictitious concept of the ninth warning signal that was supposed to be used to warn people of an impending dam failure.

Career Timeline

Filmography

In the Hindi film Kal Sandhya, which came out in 1991, Ashish Vidyarthi made his acting debut as a police officer. Ashish has appeared in a large number of Hindi films, including 1942: A Love Story 1994, Major Saab 1998, Vaastav: The Reality 1999, LOC: Kargil 2003, and Barfi! 2012, and Kuttey 2023. In the Telugu film Pape Naa Pranam, which he debuted in the same year, he played the part of an assassin for the first time. In the film A. K. 47, which debuted in the same year 1999, he played the part of Dawood. This was his first role in a Kannada film.

As Soumyabrata, Ashish made his debut in the Bengali film industry in the year 2000 with the movie Shesh Thikana. He has also made cameo appearances in a few other Bengali films, such as Bombaiyer Bombete 2003, Kranti 2006, Kalishankar 2007, Challenge 2 2012, and Captain Khan 2018. In the year 2000, he made his debut in an English film titled Nightfall, in which he played the role of Kopton. This was his first film in the English language.

As the character DSP Shankar, he made his debut in the Tamil film industry with the film Dhill in the year 2001. In 2003, he made his acting debut in the Malayalam film CID Moosa, in which he portrayed the character of Commissioner Gowri Shankar. His first role in a Bangladeshi film was in the 2015 production of Agnee 2, in which he played the character of Python. Cameo appearances were made by him in the Marathi films Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra and Avatarachi Goshta in the year 2014. 

Some of his recent work included the movie Kuttey which was released on 13 January 2023 and Writer Padmabhushhan which was released on 3rd February 2023. He also acted in two more movies which were released in the year 2023. He worked in a total of five films throughout the years of 2019 to 2022. Ashish Vidyarthi worked in seven movies in the year 2018 amongst them Jole Jongole was his best-known movie. He worked in 15 movies from the year 2016 to 2017. Aligarh and Begum Jaan were his best-known movies from those two years. From the years 2010 to 2015, he has worked in more than 60 movies. Movies like R Rajkumar, Haider, Once Upon A Time in Bihar and Sher were his highly known movies. From the year 1991 to 2009, he acted in more than 90 movies which were released in many regional languages. Most of his movies were released in the Hindi language.

TV Shows

Year

Title

Role

2023

Rana Naidu

Surya Rao Naidu / Surya Mohammad Khan

2023

Trial By Fire

Neeraj Suri

2022

Raktanchal

Ramanand Rai

2022

Rudra: The Edge Of Darkness

Jt. CP Raman Acharya

2022

Aar Ya Paar

Business tycoon

2022

TVF Pitchers

Kishen Charan Desai

2022

Half Pants Full Pants

Railway guard Subbarao

2021

Sunflower

Dilip Iyer

2021

Tryst with Destiny

Mr. Mudira

2020

Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors

Dipen Prabhu, Public Prosecutor

2019

M.O.M. - Mission Over Mars

K. Murlidharan

2016

24

Roshan Sherchan

2016

Kahanibaaz

Ashish Vidyarthi

1995

Dastaan

Lankesh

1990

Truck Dhina Dhin

Mama

Net Worth 

Ashish Vidyarthi has worked in more than 300 movies. He has also worked in multiple TV Shows. He also owns a bunch of youtube channel which has a good amount of subscribers. All of these have helped him gain a net worth of 82 crores INR as of the year 2023.

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