In Bollywood, Ashish Verma is a star in his own right: the actor and writer has been chasing the limelight since Atrangi Re, and Helmet, and The Whistleblower. His popularity had grown tenfold due to several commercials for brands like KFC, Samsung, and Vodafone. His acting career started way back in college, which finally landed him a diploma in arts from India’s prestigious Film and Television Institute of India.
Early Life and Education
Born on the 4th of November, 1986, Ashish is 37 years of age, hailing from Delhi. His schooling was done at Bal Bharati Public School, Delhi, and he graduated from Kirori Mal College. Retaining a strong hold on his Hinduism, he decided to move to Mumbai to fulfill his dreams of acting. When not acting, Ashish freely fluffs time indulging in his other loves: photography and reading. These hobbies speak well for his creative spirit.
Career Highlights
The year 2017 marked the entry of Ashish into acting with his debut in Gurgaon. His filmography boasts pivotal films such as Inmates (2017), Bhavesh Joshi Superhero (2018), Article 15 (2019), Helmet (2021), Atrangi Re (2021), The Whistleblower (2021), and Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo (2023). He is all set to share screen space with Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon in Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya (2024).
In addition to films, Ashish has appeared in several commercials with major clients such as Samsung, Vodafone, and Red Label Tea, including an unforgettable one for Bata India with the late Sushant Singh Rajput. Not only does transitioning between the worlds of film and ads demonstrate his versatility, it also exhibits an actor who gets the good things in life over and over again.
Personal Life
Ashish is married to actress Ronjini Chakraborty, with whom he graduated from FTII. Trained in Hindustani classical singing and Indian classical dance, Ronjini has acted in Tumbbad, Article 15, and popular web series such as TVF Pitchers Season 2 and Made In Heaven.
Ashish considers his parents, Shailendra Verma and Sudha Verma, to be a great strength in his life. He is especially fond of his mother, showing that he is quite family-oriented.
Physical Attributes and Lifestyle
Ashish is about 6 inches in height and weighs around 75 kg. He leads an active lifestyle that includes swimming, working out at the gym, and jogging but, sadly, not that much cooking or yoga. He drinks once in a while, never smokes, and is a non-vegetarian.
Net Worth
Ashish Verma’s new flourishing career has bestowed him with an estimated net worth of somewhere between ₹8-10 crore. His professions as an actor, brand endorsement, and advertisement together contribute to his growing prominence in the industry.
Fun Facts
Being a Delhite, Ashish loves to travel, sing, and dance and indulges in photography, fishing, and cricket. He was nominated for Best Supporting Actor for the 2022 Indian Film and Television Awards and is a proud pet parent to a dog.
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