Ashish Vidyarthi is an acclaimed Indian actor who has made a name for himself in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, Bengali, Marathi and Bhojpuri films.
His outstanding talent and versatility in portraying various roles have earned him widespread recognition.
Be it playing the villainous side of a film, showing his prowess as a hero or even bringing laughter with his comedic performances, Ashish Vidyarthi has always impressed the audience with his acting chops.
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- Full name: Ashish Vidyarthi
- Stage name: Ashish Vidyarthi
- Date of Birth: June 19, 1965
- Age: 61
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Nationality: India
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 1.8m
- Parents: Reba Vidyarthi
- Siblings: Unknown
- Spouse: Rajosh Barua and Rupali Barua
- Children: Arth
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $10 million
Early life and education
Ashish Vidyarthi, a famous Indian actor, was born in Delhi, India on June 19, 1965. His mother, Reba Vidyarthi, loves Kathak dance and serves as a teacher of this art form.
On the other hand, his father Govind Vidyarthi is an expert in cataloguing and archiving India’s disappearing performing arts for the renowned Sangeet Natak Akademi.
While there is no information about Ashish’s siblings in the media, it is worth mentioning that he completed his schooling from Hindu College, Delhi University (HC-DU).
Profession
In the early 2000s, Vidyarthi began his career in other South Indian film industries. His films include several Tamil hits such as Vettaiyaadu Vilaiyaadu” (2006), “Petta” (2019) and the upcoming “Vikram” (2022). He is also recognized for his roles in Telugu films like “Magadheera” (2009), “Naan Ee” (2012) and “Rangasthalam” (2018).
Vidyarthi’s outstanding acting skills have won him several prestigious awards, including the highly coveted Filmfare Award for Best Villain, for his role in the critically acclaimed filmVitayadu, Vitayadu.”
Considered as one of India’s most versatile and talented actors, Vidyati continues to fascinate audiences with his unmatched talent and versatility on the big screen.
Awards and nominations
Awards:
- National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor (Drohkaal)
- South Film Awards Best Villain Award – Telugu film “Athanokkade”
- Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin)
- Teenkahon Best Actor Award at the Navi Mumbai International Film Festival
Nominations:
- Filmfare Audience Award for Best Actor in a Villain Role (Drohkaal)
- Haider wins Filmfare Best Actor in a Villain Award
- Ziddi wins Zee Cine Best Actor in a Villain Award
- Indian Television Academy Award for Best Actor as a Villain for 24: India
- South Indian International Film Award for Best Actor in a Villain Role (Shivajinagara)
Social Media
- Instagram: @ashishvidyarthi1
- Twitter: @AshishVidyarthi
- YouTube: Ashish Vidyarthi
Personal life
61-year-old Vidyati’s first marriage was to actress Rajoshi Barua, which lasted from 2001 to 2022. During their time together, they had a son named Arth. However, in 2023, Vidyati started a new marriage with fashion entrepreneur Rupali Barua.
Rajashi Barua decided to divorce after 21 years of marriage as Vidyati and his ex-wife had different expectations for the future. Despite the separation, Vidyati stressed that they remain on friendly terms and are committed to raising their son Art together.
Filmography
- Drokar (Anand)
- 1942: A Love Story (Ashutosh)
- Naajayaz (Inspector Khan)
- Rat Ki Subha Nahin (Vijay)
- Mrityudaata (Shankar)
- Soldier (Major Rathore)
- Haseena Maan Jaayegi (Bunty)
- Vaastav: Reality (Rakesh)
- Kaho Naa…Pyaar Hai (ACP Khan)
- Refugee (Captain Rakesh)
- Operation Central: Kargil (Major Ajit Singh)
- Basat (ACP Khan)
- Kal Ho Naa Ho (ACP Khan)
- Devdas (Kamta Prasad Mukherjee)
- Swadesh (Ashok)
- Munna Bhai MBBS (ACP Khan)
- Black (Kabir)
- Raza
- Chak De! India (Colonel Man Singh)
- Om Shanti Om (ACP Khan)
- Delhi 6 (Bounty)
- Wednesday! (Major Sharma)
- Peepli Live (Shriram Raghavan)
- Barfi! (Dr. Ishwar Prasad)
- Ek Tha Tiger (ACP Khan)
- Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (Jaggi)
- Highway (Babu)
- Haider (Dr. Sabharwal)
- Dilwale (ACP Khan)
- Mahavir Phogat
- Begum Jaan (Sardar)
- Zero (ACP sweat)
- Kabir Singh (Dr. Mahesh)
- Sooryavanshi (ACP Khan)
- 83 (Kapil Dev)
- Shamshera (Daroga)
net worth
Veteran Indian actor Ashish Vidyarthi is worth an estimated 820 million rupees, or about $10 million.
Ashish Vidyati has a prolific acting career, having acted in over 300 films, showcasing his talent in multiple languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam. He is known for his versatility and has delivered outstanding performances in both leading and supporting roles.
