Actor
Ashish Vidyarthi
Based In
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Origin
Delhi, India
Years Active
1993 – Present
Ashish Vidyarthi Biography
Ashish Vidyarthi – Full Information
- Full Name: Ashish Vidyarthi
- Profession: Actor, Motivational Speaker, Vlogger
- Date of Birth: 19 June 1962
- Age: 63 years (as of 2025)
- Birthplace: Delhi, India
- Nationality: Indian
- Hometown: Delhi, India
- Religion: Hinduism
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Family Background
- Father: Govind Vidyarthi (Theatre personality)
- Mother: Reba Vidyarthi (Classical dancer)
- First Wife: Rajoshi Vidyarthi (Actress and singer)
- Second Wife: Rupali Barua (Entrepreneur)
- Children: One son – Arth Vidyarthi
Education
- School: National School of Drama, New Delhi
- Education Qualification: Graduate in Theatre/Drama
Career Highlight
| Year | Film / Project | Role | Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Sardar | V. P. Menon | Film debut in Hindi cinema |
| 1994 | Drohkaal | Commander Bhadra | Won National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor |
| 1996 | Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | Ramanbhai | Critically appreciated performance |
| 1998 | Soldier | Dinesh Kapoor | Popular Bollywood thriller role |
| 1999 | Vaastav: The Reality | Vitthal Kaanya | Strong supporting villain role |
| 2000 | Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai | Inspector Satish Shinde | Part of blockbuster debut film of Hrithik Roshan |
| 2000 | Bichhoo | Devraj Khatri | Memorable antagonist role |
| 2004 | Ghilli (Tamil) | Sivasubramanian | Major hit in Tamil cinema |
| 2006 | Pokiri (Telugu) | SI Pasupathy | One of the biggest Telugu blockbusters |
| 2007 | Awarapan | Rajan D. Malik | Powerful negative role |
| 2012 | Barfi! | Mr. Chatterjee | Critically acclaimed Bollywood film |
| 2014 | Haider | Brigadier T. S. Murthy | Performance in Shakespeare-inspired film |
| 2016 | Aligarh | Advocate Anand Grover | Critically praised supporting role |
| 2019 | The Lion King | Scar (Voice) | Voice acting in Hindi dubbed version |
| 2023 | Khufiya | Jeev Bonda | Major OTT spy thriller role |
| 2024 | Kill | Beni | Action thriller performance |
| 2024 | Aavesham | College Executive Director | Popular Malayalam film appearance |
Recent Activity
- Veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi (63) is currently active as a travel vlogger, motivational speaker, and stand-up comedian.
- He performs a live storytelling and comedy show titled “Sit Down Ashish.”
- In 2026, he appeared as a contestant in the reality show “The Traitors India.”
- In January 2026, he was involved in a road accident in Guwahati and later recovered from minor injuries.
- He continues to travel across India while creating digital content for his audience.
- He regularly uploads travel and food vlogs on social media and video platforms.
- Ashish Vidyarthi has also started focusing on podcast content.
- His podcast series is titled #WithAshish, where he shares conversations, life lessons, and personal experiences.
- Apart from acting, he remains active in motivational speaking and storytelling events.
- Through his digital content and public appearances, he promotes positivity, personal growth, and cultural exploration.
Awards List
| Year | Award | Category | Award Name | Film / Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | National Film Awards | Best Supporting Actor | National Film Award | Drohkaal | Won |
| 1996 | Filmfare Awards | Best Villain | Filmfare Award | Drohkaal | Nominated |
| 1996 | Bengal Film Journalists’ Association Awards | Best Actor (Hindi) | BFJA Award | Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | Won |
| 1997 | Filmfare Awards | Best Villain | Filmfare Award | Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | Nominated |
| 1997 | Star Screen Awards | Best Villain | Star Screen Award | Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin | Won |
| 1998 | Zee Cine Awards | Best Performance in a Negative Role | Zee Cine Award | Ziddi | Nominated |
| 2005 | Filmfare Awards South | Best Villain (Telugu) | Filmfare Award | Athanokkade | Won |
| 2012 | Nandi Awards | Best Character Actor | Nandi Award | Minugurulu | Won |
| 2012 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) | SIIMA Award | Ala Modalaindi | Nominated |
| 2014 | SIIMA Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada) | SIIMA Award | Shivajinagara | Nominated |
| 2015 | Star Screen Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Star Screen Award | Haider | Nominated |
| 2016 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Negative Role | ITA Award | Television Work | Nominated |
About Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor, motivational speaker, and content creator known for playing villain and supporting roles in multiple Indian film industries.
He was born on 19 June 1962 in Delhi, India.
He has appeared in more than 300 films across Hindi and several regional languages.
He won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Drohkaal.
Apart from acting, he is a travel vlogger, motivational speaker, and digital content creator.