Ashish Chanchlani (Actor)
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Ashish Chanchlani (born 8 December 1993) is an Indian Youtube personality, actor and director, known for his comedy sketches on the YouTube channel Ashish Chanchlani Vines. He later expanded into long-form digital content, including short films and web series such as Ekaki. [1][2] In 2019, Ashish Chanchlani received the Best Comedy Influencer award at the World Bloggers Awards held in Cannes, France. [3]
Early life and education
Ashish Chanchlani was born in Ulhasnagar, Maharashtra, India, to Anil Chanchlani and Deepa Chanchlani, who were associated with the cinema exhibition business. [4] He initially pursued a degree in civil engineering before shifting his focus to acting and digital content creation.[5] He later trained at the Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai.[6]
Career
Chanchlani started creating content on YouTube in 2014. His early work consisted of short comedy sketches based on everyday situations, relationships and youth culture. [7] His videos typically feature ensemble casts and recurring characters. [8]
Chanchlani has made guest appearances in various shows and web-based productions such as Class of 2017, Social Currency,[9] Playground, Dhindora and India’s Got Latent, as well as scripted TV series including Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya.
In 2020, he released the short film Aakhri Safar, marking a shift towards narrative storytelling beyond short-form comedy.[10]
In 2026, he created the horror science fiction series Ekaki, which was released on YouTube. [11] He was involved in writing, direction and acting in the project. [12] The series incorporated elements of horror and science fiction and was produced independently. [13]
Media appearances
Chanchlani has participated in media activities related to film promotions, digital campaigns and public events.[14] He has appeared in promotional content associated with international film releases, including campaigns related to the Spider-Man franchise.[15] He has also attended international film-related events, including a premiere event for Jurassic World Rebirth.[16][17]
Controversies
He has been referenced in media coverage related to controversies involving digital creators and regulatory scrutiny in India.[18]
In 2025, Ashish Chanchlani was named in a legal matter related to the online show India’s Got Latent. The case was registered in Assam over allegations concerning content associated with the programme. The Gauhati High Court later granted him anticipatory bail in connection with the matter.[19][20]