Ashwin Kaushal is an Indian actor known for his roles in Hindi films including PK (2014), Ghulam-e-Mustafa (1997), and Sardari (1997).
Wiki/Biography
Ashwin Kaushal Bharti was born on February 22 in Mumbai. Ashwin attended Jamnabai Narsee School (Mumbai) and continued his studies at Mithibhai College, Mumbai. When Ashwin studied in school, he failed 5-6 times, which caused his father to withdraw his name from the school. Later, he was educated at home by a private tutor and appeared for the 10th standard examination; however, he failed the exam. According to Ashwin, when he failed his high school exams, his father told him to earn money after which he did side jobs like selling clothes and ghee.
Childhood photos of Ashwin Kaushal (right) and his sister Tanushree Kaushal (left)
Physical appearance
Height (approx): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx): 90 kg
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Dark Brown
Family
Parents & Siblings
His father, Kaushal Bharati, was a director and writer who wrote the dialogues for the films Dil Diya Dard Liya (1966), Hare Rama Hare Krishna (1971), and Phool Khile Hain Gulshan Gulshan (1978). On January 16, 1995, after suffering heart failure at the age of 87, he died. Ashwin Kaushal’s mother’s name is Bina Kaushal. Ashwin has an older sister named Tanushree Kaushal, who is an actress.
Ashwin Kaushal’s mother and daughter
Old photo of Ashwin Kaushal’s father, Late Sh. Kaushal Bharti
Photo of Tanushree Kaushal, sister of Ashwin Kaushal
Wife & Children
Ashwin Kaushal is married and has a daughter named Khushi.
Ashwin Kaushal’s daughter Khushi
Religious/religious views
In an interview, while talking about his faith, Ashwin said,
I thank my god (amen) Jesus, Om Ganeshaya Namaha for keeping me alive.”
Career
Movie
Ashwin Kaushal appeared in the Hindi film ‘Damini’ in 1993 where he played the role of Rakesh Gupta.
Ashwin Kaushal (man on the floor) in a still from the film ‘Damini’ (1993)
In the film ‘Kartvaya,’ released in 1995, Ashwin appeared as Bhanu Singh. In 1995, she played the role of Bhushi in the film ‘Barsaat.’
Ashwin Kaushal in a still from the movie ‘Barsaat’ (1995)
He worked in the films Ghulam-e-Mustafa (1997), Chandaal (1998), Safari (1999), and Madam Don (1999). Then, after a gap of two years, he made a comeback with Mulaqaat in 2002. Ashwin Kaushal worked in the Hindi film ‘Rocky-The Rebel’ (2016) where he played the role of Vikram Singh. He also acted in the horror film Aatma in 2006. In 2014, he appeared as a metro passenger in the Bollywood film ‘PK.’
Ashwin Kaushal with Aamir Khan on the sets of Hindi film ‘PK’
In the action thriller film ‘Baaghi 2,’ Ashwin plays the role of a bungalow owner.
Ashwin Kaushal with actor Tiger Shroff on the sets of ‘Baaghi 2’
Television
In 1987, Ashwin made his TV debut with the show Aurat, which aired on Doordarshan. In 2015, Ashwin was cast by Disney Channel alongside actor Namit Shah in the TV series ‘Goldy Ahuja Matric Pass’ where he played the role of a father who decides to go to school at the age of 40.
Ashwin Kaushal starred in the TV show ‘Goldie Ahuja Matric Pass’ (2014)
In 2021, Ashwin Kaushal plays Mr. Raj Kapoor in the TV series ‘Sunflower’ which aired on ZEE5 Original.
Ashwin Kaushal in a still from the movie ‘Sunflower’ (2021)
In 2018, Ashwin worked with actress Krystle D’Souza in the TV series ‘Belan Wali Bahu.’
Ashwin Kaushal shared a picture with actress Krystle D’Souza on the sets of TV series ‘Belan Wali Bahu’
He played the role of Raman Oberoi in the TV series ‘Tashan-e-Ishq’ in 2016.
Ashwin Kaushal as Raman Oberoi in a still from the TV series ‘Tashan-e-Ishq’ (2016)
Ashwin has also worked in the Hindi TV series Chutzpah (2021), The Great Indian Dysfunctional Family (2018), Fire and Ice (2015), and Tu Aashiqui (2017).
Ashwin Kaushal in a still from the TV series ‘Tu Aashiqui’
TV ads
Ashwin has appeared in several TV commercials including an advertisement for an insurance company.
Ashwin Kaushal in a still from a TV ad
Director
Ashwin Kaushal started his career as a director with the Indian film ‘Meet Mr. Chang.’
The official poster of the movie ‘Mr. Chang’ is directed by Ashwin Kaushal (also Ashwwin Kaushal Bharti)
Assistant Director
In 1991, Ashwin was initially appointed as an assistant director for the film ‘Damini’ before appearing as an actor in the film. He worked as an assistant director for the film “Nachnewale Gaanewale” in the same year.
Writer
Ashwin Kaushal is known for writing horror films and TV shows. He wrote the story of the Zee Horror show Madhumati (1994), a popular TV show in India. He was among the writing team for Ekta Kapoor’s TV series “Mano Ya Na Mano” (2006). Ashwin has been writing horror stories for 20 years, which is why people have started calling him a ghost writer. Because of this, he suffers mentally. He began to see ghosts and lack sleep. This gave Ashwin Kaushal a break from writing, but unfortunately, he also stopped getting opportunities. Later, he got a call for a Television writer for the Indian horror TV series Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein.
Favourite
- Director: Rajkumar Santoshi
- Quote: Success has many fathers, failure is an orphan
Facts/Trivia
- Ashwin’s name is also spelled as Ashwwin Kaushal Bharti
- In an interview, Ashwin Kaushal revealed that when he was unemployed, he used to take antidepressants.
- Ashwin claims that Rishi Kapoor is his godfather.
- In 2016, Ashwin adopted a cat named Cinderella.
Ashwin Kaushal’s cat, Cinderella
- Ashwin Kaushal revealed that he was very mischievous as a child.
- Ashwin takes an alcoholic drink.
- In 2017, Ashwin Kaushal attended an event where he promoted ‘Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao.’
Ashwin Kaushal during an event promoting ‘Save the girl child’ in 2017
- In 2022, Ashwin Kaushal collaborated with actor Shekhar Shukla in a free acting workshop conducted by Abhinay Manch Acting Academy in Bhopal.
- In an interview, Ashwin said that after playing the role of a rapist in the film Damini (1993), he started receiving calls to play the role of a rapist only. He said,
I once got a call and asked to rape, and I proceeded to rape. I became a rape expert.”
- Ashwin Kaushal receives Excellence award at Prawaas India International Bus & Car Travel Show 2017 in Navi Mumbai
Ashwin Kaushal received the award of excellence in 2017 at the Prawaas Awards show held in Navi Mumbai
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