Ashish Sharma

Ashish Sharma
Born30 August
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
EducationNational Institute of Fashion Technology
Occupations
  • Actor
  • producer
Years active2010–2022
Notable work
Chandragupta Maurya
Spouse
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(m. 2013)​

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. He is winner of Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa season 7. He is co-founder of the production company Rachayita Films. In 2019, he won 'Best Actor' award at the New York City South Asian Film Festival (NYC SAFF) for the film Khejdi.

Early life

Sharma was born in Jaipur, Rajasthan; his father was a IAS officer. He graduated with a degree in fashion designing from the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Delhi. 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. He is co-founder of the production company Rachayita Films, alongwith his wife Archana Taide.

Career

In 2010, Sharma made his film debut in Dibakar Banerjee's anthology film Love Sex Aur Dhokha. Later, he made his television debut as male lead in Imagine TV's Gunahon Ka Devta. In 2011, he starred as king "Chandragupta Maurya" in the historical drama Chandragupta Maurya, which received positive reviews.

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. He also hosted the inspirational non-fiction series Tujhse Naaraaz Nahin Zindagi, where he played a radio jockey sharing real-life stories. In 2015, he starred as lord "Rama" in Star Plus's devotional Hindi series Siya Ke Ram; his performance was highly appreciated.

In 2018, Sharma starred in Sony TV's series Prithvi Vallabh. Later, he and his wife Archana Taide produced Khejdi, a transgender centric film adapted from Kiran Singh's short story "Sanjha". He played the lead, winning 'Best Actor' award at the New York City South Asian Film Festival.

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. In 2022, he starred in director Karan Razdan's film Hindutva .

Personal life

On 30 January 2013, Sharma married television actress Archana Taide in Jaipur, in both Hindu and Christian tradition.

Filmography

Television

Year Show Role Notes Ref(s)
2010 Gunahon Ka Devta Avdhesh Singh Thakur Lead role
2011 Chandragupta Maurya Chandragupta Maurya
2012 Punar Vivaah Ranveer Guest role
Rab Se Sohna Isshq Ranveer Singh / Fateh Singh Rathore / Jeet Singh Lead role
2013 Rangrasiya Rudra Pratap Ranawat
2015 Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi Radio Jockey Host
Siya Ke Ram Rama Lead role
2018 Prithvi Vallabh Prithvi Vallabh

Variety show

Year Show Role Notes Ref(s)
2014 Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa
Season 7		 Contestant Won

Films

YearFilmRole Ref(s)
2010Alha UdhalUdhal
Love Sex Aur DhokhaShahid
2012Zindagi Tere NaamVishal
The UndertakerThe Undertaker
2018KhejdiKhejdi
2022 Hindutva Bharat Shastri

Web series

YearSeriesRole Ref(s)
2019Modi: Journey of a Common ManNarendra Modi
2020Modi: Journey of a Common Man
Season 2

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Show Result Ref.
2013 Zee Rishtey Awards Favourite Popular Face: Male Rab Se Sohna Isshq Won
2014 Indian Television Academy Awards Gr8! Performer Male Rangrasiya Won
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
Favourite Pati Nominated
Best Jodi Nominated
2019 New York City South Asian Film Festival Best Actor Khejdi Won

References

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