Quick Info
| Profession | Actor, Motivational Speaker, Leadership & Creativity Coach, YouTuber |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 19/06/1965 |
| Age | 60 years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
Latest News about Ashish Vidyarthi
15/02/2026
Ashish Vidyarthi's film 'Bandwaale' was reviewed by Subhash K Jha, who described it as an 'unhurried, uncorrupted, languid, sometimes luminous dream project'. The review highlighted the unique qualities of the film.
14/02/2026
Ashish Vidyarthi's film 'Love At Times Square', starring Dev Anand, turned 23. This milestone was noted by Bollyspice, celebrating the longevity of the film.
12/02/2026
Prime Video released the trailer for its new Hindi musical dramedy 'Bandwaale', featuring Ashish Vidyarthi. The trailer launch generated anticipation for the film's release.
20/11/2025
Ashish Vidyarthi is set to headline the debut event of Ananta Quest, a new platform designed to help individuals aged 50-65 navigate their 'next chapter' in life. The event, focusing on health, wealth, and community, will take place on December 13 at Taj Lands End, Mumbai, with Vidyarthi delivering the keynote address.
08/08/2025
Ashish Vidyarthi revealed in a vlog that he will only return to films if he is offered central roles, stating his belief in his capabilities as an actor. He expressed his desire to take on more prominent characters in future projects.
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 173 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
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| College/University | Hindu College, New Delhi |
| Educational Qualification | BA in History Hons. |
| Theatre Training | National School of Drama (graduated 1990) |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 19/06/1965 |
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| Age | 59 Years |
| Birthplace | Delhi, India |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Hometown | Delhi, India |
| Ethnicity | Malayali (Father's Side) and Bengali (Mother's Side) |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 25/05/2023 |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Rajoshi Vidyarthi (actress) |
Family
| Father | Govind Vidyarthi (Indian freedom fighter and an archivist at Sangeet Natak Akademi, New Delhi) | ||||
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| Mother | Reba Vidyarthi (kathak guru) | ||||
| Siblings | None | ||||
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ashish Vidyarthi is an Indian actor, motivational speaker, leadership & creativity coach, and YouTuber. | |
| 2. He appears in films of various languages including Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Odia, Marathi, and Bengali. | |
| 3. Ashish gained immense popularity for playing negative roles in various films. | |
| 4. His father used to portray the role of the Indian freedom fighter Ganesh Shankar Vidyarthi in various theatre plays. | |
| 5. Inspired by the freedom fighter, his father adopted the surname ‘Vidyarthi.’ | |
| 6. After completing his graduation, he joined the National School of Drama to learn acting. | |
| 7. He later started working with various theatre groups like Sambhav Theatre Group, Act One Group, and Prithvi Theatre. | |
| 8. In 1994, he played the role of commander Bhadra in the Hindi film ‘Drohkaal.’ | |
| 9. His performance in the film was appreciated by the audience and critics. | |
| 10. Ashish has appeared in Hindi films like ‘1942: A Love Story’ (1994), ‘Major Saab’ (1998), and more. | |
| 11. He has also acted in Hindi TV serials such as ‘Dastaan’ (1995; Zee TV) and ’24 season 2′ (2016; Colors). | |
| 12. Ashish has appeared in various Telugu films like ‘Sreeram’ (2002), ‘Gudumba Shankar’ (2004), and more. | |
| 13. Some of his Kannada films as an actor are ‘Kotigobba’ (2001), ‘Nandhi’ (2002), and more. | |
| 14. Ashish has also acted in Bengali films such as ‘Bombaiyer Bombete’ (2003), ‘Kranti’ (2006), and more. | |
| 15. Some of his Tamil films are ‘Thamizh’ (2002), ‘Ghilli’ (2004), and more. | |
| 16. He has also acted in a few Malayalam films like ‘Chess’ (2006), ‘Rakshakan’ (2007), and more. | |
| 17. In 2011, Ashish acted in the English film ‘Dam 999.’ | |
| 18. In 2014, he made guest appearances in the Marathi films ‘Punha Gondhal Punha Mujra’ and ‘Avatarachi Goshta.’ | |
| 19. In the same year, he started ‘Avid Miner Conversations,’ a professional training and coaching institute. | |
| 20. He is also working as a motivational speaker and often shares his experiences by visiting schools, colleges, and corporate offices. | |
| 21. He shares his real-life experience videos on his Facebook page ‘The Rich Universe.’ | |
| 22. In an interview, he shared an incident while shooting for a scene in the Hindi film ‘Bollywood Diaries’ in 2016. | |
| 23. Ashish has acted in a few Bangladeshi films like ‘Angaar’ and ‘Hero 420.’ | |
| 24. Apart from films and TV serials, he has also appeared in Hindi web series such as ‘Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors’ (2020; Disney+ Hotstar) and more. | |
| 25. He has acted in over 300 films across 11 languages. | |
| 26. He is also a travel and food vlogger. |