Ashish Sharma
Indian actor
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Ashish Sharma (born 30 August) is an Indian actor and producer. He is known for his roles in Siya Ke Ram, Rangrasiya, Prithvi Vallabh and Chandragupta Maurya.[2][3] He is winner of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 7.[4] He is co-founder of the production company Rachayita Films.[5] In 2019, he won 'Best Actor' award at the New York City South Asian Film Festival (NYC SAFF) for the film Khejdi.[6]
- Actor
- producer
Ashish Sharma | |
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| Born | 30 August[1] |
| Education | National Institute of Fashion Technology |
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| Years active | 2010–2022 |
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Early life
Sharma was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan; his father was a IAS officer.[7][8] He graduated with a degree in fashion designing from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi.[9] He participated in theatre during his early years. Later, he relocated to Mumbai, and underwent formal theatre acting training at Anupam Kher's 'Actor Prepares' academy.[10] He is co-founder of the production company Rachayita Films, alongwith his wife Archana Taide.[5]
Career
In 2010, Sharma made his film debut in Dibakar Banerjee's anthology film Love Sex Aur Dhokha.[11][12] Later, he made his television debut as male lead in Imagine TV's Gunahon Ka Devta.[13] In 2011, he starred as king "Chandragupta Maurya" in the historical drama Chandragupta Maurya, which received positive reviews.[14][15]
In 2014, Sharma got his breakthrough when he played "Major Rudra Pratap Ranawat", a Border Security Force (BSF} officer on Colors TV series RangRasiya, which garnered critical acclaim. He won Colour TV's dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 7, where he partnered with choreographer Shampa Sonthalia.[16][17] He also hosted the inspirational non-fiction series Tujhse Naaraaz Nahin Zindagi, where he played a radio jockey sharing real-life stories.[18] In 2015, he starred as lord "Rama" in Star Plus's devotional Hindi series Siya Ke Ram; his performance was highly appreciated.[19]
In 2018, Sharma starred in Sony TV's series Prithvi Vallabh.[20][21] Later, he and his wife Archana Taide produced Khejdi,[22] a transgender centric film adapted from Kiran Singh's short story "Sanjha".[23] He played the lead, winning 'Best Actor' award at the New York City South Asian Film Festival.[6]
In 2019, Sharma portrayed Prime Minister Narendra Modi in the Eros Now's web series Modi: Journey of a Common Man, directed by Umesh Shukla.[24] In 2022, he starred in director Karan Razdan's film Hindutva .[25]
Personal life
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2010 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Avdhesh Singh Thakur | Lead role | [28] |
| 2011 | Chandragupta Maurya | Chandragupta Maurya | [29] | |
| 2012 | Punar Vivaah | Ranveer | Guest role | [30] |
| Rab Se Sohna Isshq | Ranveer Singh / Fateh Singh Rathore / Jeet Singh | Lead role | [31] | |
| 2013 | Rangrasiya | Rudra Pratap Ranawat | [32] | |
| 2015 | Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi | Radio Jockey | Host | [33] |
| Siya Ke Ram | Rama | Lead role | [34] | |
| 2018 | Prithvi Vallabh | Prithvi Vallabh | [35] |
Variety show
| Year | Show | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
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| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa Season 7 |
Contestant | Won | [36] |
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Ref(s) |
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| 2010 | Alha Udhal | Udhal | |
| Love Sex Aur Dhokha | Shahid | [37] | |
| 2012 | Zindagi Tere Naam | Vishal | [38] |
| The Undertaker | The Undertaker | ||
| 2018 | Khejdi | Khejdi | [39] |
| 2022 | Hindutva | Bharat Shastri | [25] |
Web series
| Year | Series | Role | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Modi: Journey of a Common Man | Narendra Modi | [40] |
| 2020 | Modi: Journey of a Common Man Season 2 |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Show | Result | Ref. |
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| 2013 | Zee Rishtey Awards | Favourite Popular Face: Male | Rab Se Sohna Isshq | Won | [42] |
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Gr8! Performer Male | Rangrasiya | Won | [43] |
| Best Actor: Drama | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor: Popular | Nominated | ||||
| Indian Telly Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |||
| Asian Viewers Television Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Star Parivar Awards | Best Beta | Siya Ke Ram | Won | [44] |
| Favourite Pati | Nominated | ||||
| Best Jodi | Nominated | ||||
| 2019 | New York City South Asian Film Festival | Best Actor | Khejdi | Won | [45] |