Ashish Sharma
Ashish Sharma is an Indian film and television actor. He is recognized for his role of Prithvi Vallabh in Prithvi Vallabh - Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi, Rama[1] in Siya Ke Ram, Major Rudra Pratap Ranawat in Rangrasiya, Ranveer Singh/Fateh Singh Rathore/Jeet Singh in Rab Se Sohna Isshq, and Chandragupta Maurya in Chandragupta Maurya.
Career
Ashish Sharma began his film career with the 2010 Hindi film Love Sex Aur Dhokha.[2] He made his television debut the same year when he starred as the male lead in Imagine TV's Gunahon Ka Devta.[3]
He played Chandragupta Maurya in the historical drama series Chandragupta Maurya.[4][5] He also appeared as Ranveer in Zee TV's Rab Se Sohna Isshq.
It was in 2014 that his character Major Rudra Pratap Ranawat, a BSD (border security) officer, on Colors TV show RangRasiya, that garnered him both critical and popular appreciation and making him a household name. He was the winner of Season 7 of dance reality show Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa in 2014 partnered with choreographer Shampa Sonthalia.[6][7] He was also the host of the radio show Tujhse Naaraaz Nahin Zindagi.[8]
He was last seen on Sony TV's Prithvi Vallabh - Itihaas Bhi, Rahasya Bhi in 2018.[9][10]
In 2018, Sharma and wife Archana Taide produced Khejdi, a film about a transgender played by Sharma himself.[11][12]
Personal life
Sharma was born and raised in Jaipur.[13] On 30 January 2013, Sharma married television actress Archana Taide in Jaipur.[14][15]
Filmography
Television
| Year | Show | Role | Notes | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010–2011 | Gunahon Ka Devta | Avdhesh Singh Thakur | Male lead | [16] |
| 2011–2012 | Chandragupta Maurya | Chandragupta Maurya | Male lead | [17] |
| 2012 | Punar Vivaah | Guest (as Ranveer) | Friend of Yash Scindia | |
| 2012–2013 | Rab Se Sohna Isshq | Ranveer Singh/Fateh Singh Rathore/Jeet Ranveer Singh | Male lead | [18] |
| 2013–2014 | Rangrasiya | Rudra Pratap Ranawat | Male lead | [19] |
| 2014 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7 | Contestant | Winner | [20] |
| 2015 | Tujhse Naraaz Nahin Zindagi | RJ | Host | [21] |
| 2015–2016 | Siya Ke Ram | Ram | Male lead | [22] |
| 2018 | Prithvi Vallabh | Prithvi Vallabh | Male lead | [23] |
Films
| Year | Film | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Alha Udhal | Udhal | Hindi | |
| Love Sex Aur Dhokha | Shahid | Hindi | [24] | |
| 2012 | Zindagi Tere Naam | Vishal | Hindi | |
| The Undertaker | The Undertaker | Hindi | ||
| 2018 | Khejdi | Khejdi | Hindi | [25][26][27] |
| 2022 | Hindutva | Bharat Shastri | Hindi |
Web Series
| Year | Series | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Modi: Journey of a Common Man | Narendra Modi | Hindi | |
| 2020 | Modi: Journey of a Common Man season 2 | Narendra Modi | Hindi | [28][29] |
Awards
| Year | Award | Show | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Indian Television Academy Awards | Rangrasiya | Gr8! Performer Male[30] | Won |
See also
References
- ^ Coutinho, Natasha (18 November 2015). "Ashish is back, break ke baad". Deccan Chronicle. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Shukla, Richa (27 February 2015). "Ashish Sharma: I can't keep doing daily soaps where male actors hardly have any scope". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Rastogi, Tavishi Paitandy (28 February 2014). "I fought hard for the moustache, says Rangrasiya star Ashish Sharma". Hindustan Times. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Playing Chandragupta is a demanding job: Ashish Sharma". Zee News. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ Vohra, Meera (10 April 2015). "Actor Ashish Sharma is a nervous wreck?". The Times of India. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ PTI (21 September 2014). "Ashish Sharma wins 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 7'". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ IANS (21 September 2014). "Ashish Sharma: I never thought I'd win Jhalak". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Ashish Sharma turns RJ in Tujhse Naaraaz Nahin Zindagi". Times of India. 19 February 2015. Retrieved 27 February 2021.}
- ^ "Exclusive: Ashish Sharma says he is quite similar to Prithvi Vallabh; talks about the advantages of working in a pre-shot show". India Today. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "My character of Prithvi Vallabh is exuberant: Ashish Sharma". United News India. 21 January 2018. Retrieved 27 February 2021.}
- ^ "'People asked me not to play a transgender'". The Sunday Guardian Live. 1 June 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ Farzeen, Sana (22 May 2018). "Ashish Sharma: Anupam Kher taught me that it's important to continue working". The Indian Express. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
- ^ "Ashish Sharma: I used to ride from Jaipur to Gurgaon to party during my college days - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "LSD actor Ashish to get married in Jaipur". Times of India. 22 January 2013.
- ^ "Real-life couple Ashish Sharma and Archana Taide spill the beans". deccanchronicle.com.
- ^ "Chilli powder for the rescue!". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Ashish Sharma: From goon to king..." The Times of India. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "My wife got scared of my role: Ashish Sharma". The Times of India. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "My wife got scared of my role: Ashish Sharma". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "TV actor Ashish Sharma wins 'Jhalak Dikhla Jaa' season 7". Deccan Chronicle. 19 September 2014. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ Trivedi, Tanvi (19 February 2015). "Ashish Sharma turns RJ in Tujhse Naaraaz Nahin Zindagi". Times of India. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "What helps Ashish Sharma emote better?". Indian Express. 7 February 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "'Prithvi Vallabh' promises a blend of history and mystery". The Hindu. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2020.
- ^ "I want to be a director: Ashish Sharma - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "'Yeh film TV walon ne banayi hai?'". mid-day. 4 August 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "E-Buzz: Ashish Sharma Plays A Transgender". News18. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Ashish Sharma's Khejdi headed for US premiere". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Ashish Sharma to feature as young Narendra Modi in webseries". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ "Modi - Journey Of A Common Man Trailer out; Ashish Sharma, Faizal Khan played young Modi". CatchNews.com. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
- ^ . indiantelevisionacademy.com. Archived from the original on 9 March 2016.
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