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India Today
08-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Actor Ashish Vidyarthi says he won't return to Bollywood without central roles
Renowned for his commanding screen presence and compelling villainous roles in films such as 'Drohkaal', 'Vaastav', and 'Kill', actor Ashish Vidyarthi has long been a respected figure in Indian cinema. Beyond acting, the 63-year-old wears several hats as a vlogger, motivational speaker, and avid his absence from the silver screen has not gone unnoticed. Addressing his fans' curiosity, Vidyarthi recently shared the reason behind his hiatus via his YouTube vlog. The actor candidly admitted that he is deliberately stepping away until he is offered roles that resonate with him, particularly central, substantial talk openly today and clear the air,' he stated in the vlog. 'You're right I'm not appearing in as many films as I once did. I don't know if the nation wants to know, but some of you certainly do. So here it is: I am a brilliant actor, someone who has portrayed remarkable roles across my career. But now, I'm holding out for the kind of roles I haven't yet received truly compelling, central roles," he said. Known for his intense performances in both Hindi and regional cinema, Vidyarthi made it clear that he has no intention of returning for stereotypical or supporting roles. He's standing firm in his decision not to accept parts that don't match his artistic a message directly aimed at filmmakers, he said, 'I often tell directors and producers: just because you haven't given me those roles yet doesn't mean you can't now.'Far from seeking fame or simply increasing the number of projects under his belt, Vidyarthi is prioritising purpose over quantity. 'I'm not sitting at home depressed,' he added. 'I'm just not settling.' His stance reflects a deep sense of self-respect and a career built on artistic integrity.- EndsTrending Reel
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ashish Vidyarthi recalls how a filmmaker discussed dates with him at Mukul Anand's prayer meet: ‘Everyone was wearing dark sunglasses'
Ashish Vidyarthi, a graduate of the National School of Drama in Delhi, moved to Mumbai in 1992 in order to pursue a career in Hindi films. He had already appeared in memorable movies like Ketan Mehta's 1993 period political drama Sardar, Govind Nihalani's 1994 action drama Drohkaal, Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 1994 romantic film 1942: A Love Story, and Sudhir Mishra's 1996 thriller Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin. But he was still getting used to the ways of Mumbai, particularly the Hindi film industry. He recently recalled his first experience at a prayer meeting in Mumbai after the death of filmmaker Mukul S Anand, who was directing the actor in Dus, a film starring Salman Khan, Sanjay Dutt, and Raveena Tandon, which never saw the light of day. 'We'd gone to Utah to shoot. It was the first time I'd gone to the US. We came back, and he died,' said Vidyarthi. On Cyrus Broacha's podcast Cyrus Says, Vidyarthi vividly recollected his experience at the prayer meet. 'I was a beginner, a novice in the film industry. I'd never been to a prayer meeting in Mumbai. The first time I land up, everybody's wearing white, with dark sunglasses. I never had white clothes. I felt so out of place because I was the only one in colour.' If the proceedings were already not awkward enough, they turned even more so for Vidyarthi as he made his exit. 'When I was stepping out, and I'm feeling very bad, so I've folded my hands and lowered my head. Then this gentleman touches me on the elbow and says (in a measured voice), 'Very sorry. Next week dates ki baat karte hain (let's discuss dates next week),'' recalled Vidyarthi. He then remembered responding to him with the same gesture of folded hands and lowered head. 'After stepping out, I wondered what's happening,' he said, adding, 'Unless you're personally related, you don't really feel the pain. But here, you're there in a professional capacity. And you're grieving together as a profession. Everything is slow, and everyone is whispering. It's like you're in the hospital, I call you up, and you say (whispering), 'I'm in the hospital.' So I say (whispering), 'Everything okay?' I start whispering just to respect that moment.' Also Read — Sameer Nair feels Indian adaptation of The Office would do far better today: 'Market was smaller then, wanted to do 11 seasons like US' He observed another recent trend related to mourning that's taken over X (formerly Twitter). 'Nowadays, something very interesting has come up on Twitter: it's 'Om Shanti.' Like how they say RIP. And it's followed by another line: 'Gone too soon,'' Vidyarthi said, adding, 'Call it 'Om Shanti. Gone too soon,' and you're safe. If I go, people would say, 'Gone too soon. Amazing talent. Was never used by the industry. Amazing talent.' Everything is clear. I've understood it. Society, in a way, also works according to what it should look like.'
India.com
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet most dreaded villain of Bollywood who did 300 films in his career, married at 57, tried to end his life due to..., his name is...
At an age when most settle into quiet routines, a popular actor from the Indian film industry decided to take a bold step that sparked massive online chatter. Known for his shady and dark characters, he surprised everyone by announcing his wedding at 57 through a simple social media post. What followed wasn't just warm wishes, but a storm of trolling and unsolicited opinions from netizens who questioned his decision. Yet, unfazed by the digital noise, he stood firm in his choice, proving that love and companionship know no deadline. The Most Dreaded Villain Of Bollywood Here we are talking about actor Ashish Vidyarthi , who is best known for his outstanding negative performances in films, including Ziddi, Bicchoo, Joru Ka Ghulam, Bhai, Kill, Vedaa and many others. Ashish Vidyarthi was born on June 19, 1965, in Delhi, India. Vidyarthi made his acting debut in the film Sardar, portraying V. P. Menon , a character inspired by the life of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel . However, his first released film was Drohkaal , which earned him the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor in 1995. Over the years, he has acted in more than 300 films across 11 different languages. In addition to acting, Vidyarthi runs a popular YouTube channel with over a million subscribers, where he regularly shares vlogs about food. The Challenging Life Of Ashish Vidyarthi In one of his vlogs, while discussing his struggles, Ashish stated, 'Why am I even alive? This is a question I have asked myself many times when I felt completely broken, failed, and lost. I know you must have experienced this too—those moments when you felt like giving up on life. This is very personal to me, and I feel like I can openly share this with my family on YouTube today.' He continued, 'As an actor, there are many struggles one must face to make a name in this film industry. I had my share of challenges too. Even after winning a National Award and being appreciated for my work, I soon became a caricature of myself, taking on the same roles repeatedly. It was an absolutely painful time in my life when I was only hired to do what I had done in the past.' He further expressed, 'During this time, I was at my lowest and even contemplated ending my life. Had I chosen to take that path, people might have said, 'Bollywood failed him' or 'He should have lived because he deserved better'—perhaps a couple of breaking news stories or trending hashtags.' In 2001, Ashish Vidyarthi married Piloo Vidyarthi, also known as Rajoshi , and they welcomed a son named Arth . However, in 2022, they decided to separate and filed for a mutual divorce. In 2023, at the age of 57, Vidyarthi married entrepreneur Rupali Barua . When he announced his marriage on social media, many netizens mocked him. Despite the online criticism, the couple remained unaffected and are happily married.
Time of India
04-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Counsellor arrested for duping Pune-based edu institute
Pune: The crime branch of the Pune police arrested Kunalkumar Vidyarthi, an education counsellor and a resident of Bihar, for publishing an online advertisement with the photograph of a Pune-based education institute, its webpage, and logo in an alleged admission fraud case. "Vidyarthi and his wife were in the process of boarding a flight to Thailand from Kolkata airport on May 31. We took him into custody following a tip-off and brought him to the city for further action," said senior inspector Ulhas Kadam from the crime branch's anti-narcotics cell. The police produced Vidyarthi before a magisterial court, which ordered his custodial remand till June 5. Kadam said the modus operandi of Vidyarthi involved issuing an online advertisement to lure students and promising to help them secure admission to various courses in exchange for money. When this came to the notice of the institute, its official registered an FIR relating to cheating against Vidyarthi and two others with the Deccan Gymkhana police on April 2, 2024. A police team conducted searches at suspected places in Maharashtra, Haryana and Delhi to trace Vidyarthi, but his whereabouts remained unknown as he constantly changed his hideouts to evade arrest. Kadam said, "We collected details of Vidyarthi's criminal antecedents and came to know that he is also wanted in a cheating case registered with the city cybercrime police in 2021. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Switch to UnionBank Rewards Card UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo His anticipatory bail plea was rejected by the sessions court, but he did not surrender himself before the police." The officer said a lookout notice was issued to deter him from escaping the country. "We then received information that he would be flying to Thailand from Kolkata airport. We arrested him a few minutes before his boarding," he said. "We are interrogating him to find out the number of students he duped and to arrest his two accomplices who are on the run," Kadam added.
News18
04-06-2025
- General
- News18
'Free Speech Doesn't Extend...': Allahabad HC Slams Rahul Gandhi Over Remarks On Army
Last Updated: Rejecting Gandhi's plea, Justice Vidyarthi said the right to free speech does not include the freedom to make statements which are defamatory to the Indian Army The Allahabad High Court on Wednesday made a strong observation against Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi for his alleged derogatory remarks against the Indian Army. A single-judge bench of Justice Subhash Vidyarthi was hearing a plea filed by the Congress leader against a summoning order issued by a Lucknow court in connection with his alleged derogatory remarks against the Indian Army during the Bharat Jodo Yatra in 2022. Rejecting Gandhi's plea, Justice Vidyarthi said the right to free speech does not include the freedom to make statements which are defamatory to any person or defamatory to the Indian Army, the Bar & Bench reported. During the hearing on Thursday, the Allahabad High Court dismissed Rahul Gandhi's petition. However, the detailed order was released on Wednesday. Gandhi had challenged the summoning order and the complaint arguing that it was motivated and lodged in a mala fide manner. During the Bharat Jodo Yatra on December 16, 2022, Gandhi said 'Chinese soldiers are beating up Indian Army personnel in Arunachal Pradesh." 'People will ask about Bharat Jodo Yatra, here and there, Ashok Gahlot and Sachin Pilot and whatnot. But they will not ask a single question about China capturing 2000 square kilometers of Indian territory, killing 20 Indian soldiers and thrashing our soldiers in Arunachal Pradesh," he had said. In his plea filed in a court in Lucknow, complainant Udai Shanker Srivastava alleged that during the December 2022 Yatra, Gandhi made several derogatory remarks about the Indian Army in the context of the conflict with Chinese soldiers. The lower court then summoned Gandhi as an accused for facing trial. Gandhi's advocate Pranshu Agarwal had argued that the allegations appeared to be fabricated just by reading the complaint. It was also argued that Gandhi is not a resident of Lucknow, so before summoning him on this complaint, the lower court should have investigated the veracity of the allegations and he should have been summoned only if the allegations were prima facie found to be fit for trial. (With PTI inputs) First Published:
