Ashish Vidyarthi
Ashish Vidyarthi (born 19 June 1965) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Marathi, and Odia films. He is noted for his antagonist and character roles. In 1995, he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Drohkaal.
Ashish Vidyarthi
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- Name
- Ashish Vidyarthi
- Born
- 19 June 1965
- Birthplace
- Delhi, India
- Occupation
- Actor
- Nationality
- India
- Education
- Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan · Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Mehta Vidyalaya · National School of Drama · Hindu College and University of Delhi
- Honours
- Filmfare Awards South · National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor
- Languages
- Hindi · Tamil · Telugu
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Ashish Vidyarthi (born 19 June 1965) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Bengali, Kannada, Malayalam, English, Marathi, and Odia films. He is noted for his antagonist and character roles. In 1995, he received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for Drohkaal.
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Ashish Vidyarthi (born 1962) is an actor, of Indian nationality. The actor was educated at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Mehta Vidyalaya and Hindu College, University of Delhi, among others.
Languages used include Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Honours include Filmfare Awards South and National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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He has also received several awards including a Filmfare Award South along with nominations for two Filmfare Awards.
Ashish Vidyarthi studied at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan's Mehta Vidyalaya and National School of Drama. The recorded working language is Hindi, Tamil and Telugu. Distinctions recorded are Filmfare Awards South and National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor.
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• Name — Ashish Vidyarthi • Born — 19 June 1965 • Birthplace — Delhi, India • Occupation — Actor • Years Active — 1986–present • Children — 1 • Youtube Handle — AshishVidyarthiActorVlogs • Youtube Display Name — Ashish Vidyarthi Actor Vlogs • Youtube Years Active — 2021–present • Youtube Genre — Travel, Food, Lifestyle, Vlogs • Youtube Subscribers — 2.51 million • Youtube Views — 682 million • Stats Update — 4 July 2026
Early life
Early life
Ashish Vidyarthi was born on 19 June 1965 in Delhi, India to a Malayali father from Thalassery (Kerala), and a Bengali mother from Rajasthan with ancestry in West Bengal. His mother Reba Vidyarthi (Née: Chattopadhyay) was a Kathak guru, while his father Govind Vidyarthi is an expert in cataloguing and archiving vanishing Performing Arts of India for the Sangeet Natak Akademi. He attended National School of Drama until 1990 and associated himself with another theatre group, Act One, run by N. K. Sharma.
Career
Career
In 1992, he moved to Bombay (now Mumbai). Ashish played the role of V. P. Menon in his first film, Sardar, based on Sardar Vallabhai Patel's Life. Though, his first release was Drohkaal, for which he won a National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1995. He is also renowned for his role as Ashutosh, in 1942:A Love Story. Ashish received the Star Screen Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role, for the 1996 film Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin. In the same year, for the same role, he was also nominated for Filmfare Best Villain Award. Vidhyarthi has worked in 11 languages in over 300 films. He is the co-founder and curator of AVID MINER Conversations, which are interactive modules customized for organizations. Currently, he has a YouTube channel with over one million subscribers and he often vlogs about food.
Personal life
Personal life
Vidyarthi married Piloo Vidyarthi aka Rajoshi in 2001. They have a son Arth. The couple filed for mutual divorce in 2022. He married Rupali Barua in 2023.
Filmography
Filmography
During his career, Vidyarthi has acted in over 300 films in 11 different languages.
Awards
Won • 1995: National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor: Drohkaal • 1996: Bengal Film Journalists' Association - Best Actor Award (Hindi): Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin • 1997: Star Screen Award for Best Villain: Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin • 2005: Filmfare Award for Best Villain – Telugu: Athanokkade • 2012: Nandi Award for Best Character Actor: Minugurulu Nominated • 1996: Filmfare Best Villain Award for Drohkaal • 1997: Filmfare Best Villain Award: Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin • 1998: Zee Cine Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Negative Role for Ziddi • 2012: SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu): Ala Modalaindi • 2014: SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Kannada): Shivajinagara • 2015: Star Screen Awards for Best Ensemble Cast: Haider • 2016: Indian Television Academy Awards for Best Actor in a Negative Role: 24
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- 1.Birthday Special: Apart from actor Ashish Vidyarthi, he is a famous motivational speaker who is married to RUPALI BARUA AXOM. News Track. 2020-06-19.
- 2.Policeman rescues Ashish Vidyarthi from drowning on set. Hindustan Times. 2014-10-22.
- 3.Ashish Vidyarthi gets married to fashion entrepreneur at 57; says 'It's an extraordinary feeling'. The Indian Express. 2023-05-26.
- 4.The Times of India. Ashish Vidyarthi marries Kolkata fashion entrepreneur. Ruman Ganguly. 25 May 2023.
- 5.Actor Ashish Vidyarthi On Getting Married At 57: "Age Doesn't Matter". NDTV.com.
- 6.Ashish Vidyarthi reveals how he celebrated his National Award win amid financial struggles: 'Even the teetotallers wanted to drink that day.'. The Times of India. 2025-08-28. 0971-8257.
- 7.Ashish Vidyarthi to present play in the city. The Hindu. 13 September 2008.
- 8.Expressing his gratitude. The Hindu. 3 September 2007.
- 9.iDream Telugu Movies. I Came Here To Give An Interview, Not To Reveal Secrets - Ashish Vidyarthi Full Interview #17 - YouTube.
- 10.Ashish Vidyarthi's mother passes away. The Times of India. PTI. 11 February 2011.
- 11.Meeting Ashish Vidyarthi. Man's World India. 2001-06-14.
- 12.Chauhan, Manisha. This actor struggled for work despite winning National Award, was broken, lost, trolled for getting married at 57, now. DNA India.
- 13.I am still hungry and foolish: Ashish Vidyarthi. Zee News. 2013-04-24.
- 14.Thomas, Bryan Anthony. Delhi has allowed me to grow, says Ashish Vidyarthi. The New Indian Express. 2023-04-10.
- 15.Ashish Vidyarthi's Ex-Wife Piloo Opens Up About Their Marriage: 'Ashish Never Cheated On Me, There Was No Torture, Hardship. ABP news. 26 May 2023.
- 16.Ashish Vidyarthi Opens Up About His Second Wedding, Says His Split With Ex-Wife Was Amicable - Watch. ABP news.
- 17.Singh, Kashvi Raj. Ashish Vidyarthi Wants ‘Central Roles’, Else He Might Not Return To Films. News 18. 8 August 2025.
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