Ashish Vidyarthi – Full Biography
Personal Information
- Name: Ashish Vidyarthi
- Date of Birth: 19 June 1962
- Age (2025): 63 Years
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Profession: Actor, Motivational Speaker, Podcaster, Food & Travel Vlogger
- Languages Worked In: Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Odia, Bengali, Marathi, English
- Known For: Negative roles in films, motivational talks, and his food vlogging channel Ashish Vidyarthi Actor Vlogs.
Early Life
- Born in Delhi to a Malayali father (Govind Vidyarthi, a renowned artist) and a Bengali mother (Rekha Vidyarthi, Kathak dancer).
- Studied at National School of Drama (NSD), Delhi, where he honed his acting skills.
- Started his career in theatre before entering films.
Acting Career
Bollywood
- Debut: Drohkaal (1994), which won him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
- Appeared in powerful roles in films like:
- 1942: A Love Story
- Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin
- Baazi
- Ziddi
- Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai
- Bichhoo
- Haider
- Barfi!
- Kshatriya
South Indian Cinema
- Became a popular villain and character actor in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
- Worked in hit films like: Pokiri, Athanokkade, Ghilli, Run, and CID Moosa.
OTT & Web
- Featured in OTT projects like Sunflower (ZEE5), Breathe: Into the Shadows (Amazon Prime), and Rana Naidu (Netflix).
Other Work
- Motivational Speaker: Runs workshops and sessions for corporates and youth on life, passion, and growth.
- YouTuber & Vlogger: Through Ashish Vidyarthi Actor Vlogs, he explores food and culture across India and the world.
- Podcaster: Hosts Vidyarthi Vibes, where he shares life lessons and interviews personalities.
Awards & Recognition
- National Film Award (1995) – Best Supporting Actor (Drohkaal).
- Multiple state-level film awards for villain/character roles in South Indian films.
- Widely respected for his versatility across industries.
Personal Life
- Married Rupali Barua in May 2023 (second marriage).
- Earlier married to actress Rajoshi Barua, with whom he has a son.
- Resides in Mumbai but travels extensively for work, food vlogging, and speaking sessions.
Quick Facts Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Name | Ashish Vidyarthi |
| Age (2025) | 63 Years |
| Profession | Actor, Speaker, Vlogger |
| Languages | Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam & more |
| Debut Film | Drohkaal (1994) |
| Awards | National Film Award, State Awards |
| YouTube | Ashish Vidyarthi Actor Vlogs |
| Spouse | Rupali Barua (2nd Wife) |
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