Aashish Mehrotra is an Indian television actor and choreographer who is well-known for his appearance in the television shows, India’s Next Superstars (2018) on StarPlus and Anupamaa (2020) as Paritosh “Toshu” Shah on StarPlus.
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Wiki/Biography
Aashish Mehrotra was born on Thursday, 12 April 1990 (age 32 years; as of 2022) in New Delhi, India. His zodiac sign is Aries. Aashish completed his schooling at Montfort Senior Secondary School, New Delhi. He holds a degree of Bachelor of Business Administration from Amity School of Business, Noida.
Childhood picture of Aashish Mehrotra with his mother
Picture of Aashish Mehrotra in his teenage
Physical Appearance
Height (approx.): 5′ 10″
Weight (approx.): 80 kg
Hair Colour: Black
Eye Colour: Black
Body Measurements (approx.): Chest 42″, Waist 32″, Biceps 16″
Family
Parents & Siblings
Aashish’s father’s name is Kedarnath Mehrotra. He passed away in 2021.
Aashish Mehrotra with his father
His mother’s name is Nita Mehrotra.
Aashish Mehrotra with his mother
He has an elder sister, Mini Chopra.
Aashish Mehrotra with his sister
Relationships/Affairs
Aashish Mehrotra, in an interview, revealed that he was in a relationship for around four years during his school days. In 2018, it was rumoured that Aashish was in a relationship with Natasha Bhardwaj, a television actress and model.
Aashish Mehrotra with his rumoured girlfriend Natasha Bhardwaj
The couple met on the sets of the Indian reality show India’s Next Superstars in 2018 on StarPlus.
Signature/Autograph
Aashish Mehrotra’s signature
Career
Television
In 2012, Aashish Mehrotra made his debut in television with the show Fear Files: Darr Ki Sacchi Tasvirein on Zee TV. In 2013, he appeared in the show ‘Paanch – 5 Wrong Make A Right’ on Channel V India in which he played the role of Yudhishtir “Yudi” Kharbanda.
Poster of Aashish Mehrotra’s television show Paanch – 5 Wrong Make A Right
In 2014, he played the role of Sanjay Patil in the show Bandhan – Saari Umar Humein Sang Rehna Hai on Zee TV. In 2015, he appeared in the show Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum as Shaleen Sabharwal on And TV.
Aashish Mehrotra in a still from the television show Yeh Kahan Aa Gaye Hum
In 2016, he played the role of Yashvardhan “Yash” Bundela in the show Dahleez on StarPlus. In 2017, Aashish appeared in two shows; as Manoj in Savdhaan India – India Fights Back on Star Bharat and as Vishal Singh in Ishq Mein Marjawan on Colors TV. Aashish is best known for playing the character of Paritosh “Toshu” Shah in the television show Anupamaa (2020) on StarPlus alongside Rupali Ganguly and Gaurav Khanna.
Aashish Mehrotra in a still from the television show Anupamaa
In an interview, Aashish talked about his role in the show Anupamaa and said,
Its been 10 long years of my hardwork and dedication that finally I’m enjoying to play such a beautiful role of Paritosh, and it has clicked for me. My audience are loving and appreciating me. Personally I’m also enjoying to play so many layers in a single character. I’m really thankful to the makers for giving me this opportunity to play such a wonderful character. I have loved playing it entirely, its going to be great two years now. And people are loving the journey of my character in the show.”
Reality Show
In 2018, Aashish Mehrotra appeared as a contestant in the Indian talent search reality television show India’s Next Superstars on StarPlus. The show was judged by Karan Johar and Rohit Shetty.
Choreographer
In the initial days of his career, he worked as a dance instructor at DX – Dance Explosion Studio in New Delhi. Aashish owns a dance school in Delhi. In an interview, talking about how his dance school helped him in fulfilling his career aspirations, he said,
I came to Mumbai from Delhi eight years ago. In Delhi, I used to run my own dance school and it is by teaching students there and saving that money that I could come to Mumbai and pursue my dream of becoming an actor.”
YouTube Series
In 2020, Aashish Mehrotra appeared in the series Pyaar Ka Overdose along with Shruti Sharma on the YouTube channel ‘Total Indian Drama’ in which he played the role of Ramit.
Poster of Aashish Mehrotra’s YouTube series, Pyaar Ka Overdose
Award
Aashish won the Best Actor in a Supporting Role Award for Anupama at the International Iconic Awards 2022.
Aashish Mehrotra with his award at the International Iconic Awards
Bike Collection
Aashish Mehrotra owns a Jawa bike.
Aashish Mehrotra with his bike
Favourites
- Food: Chole Bhature and Kadi Chawal
- Holiday Destination(s): London and Goa
Tattoo
Aashish Mehrotra has a tattoo inked on his upper back.
Aashish Mehrotra’s tattoo
Facts/Trivia
- Aashish is fondly called by the name Aashu.
- Aashish’s first audition was for the television reality show Roadies on MTV.
Aashish Mehrotra while auditioning for Roadies
- Aashish Mehrotra’s first pay cheque was of Rs 1500, which he earned by working in his debut television show ‘Fear Files’ on Zee TV. In an interview, talking about his first pay cheque, he said,
After struggling for the first few months, I got my first show, which was Fear Files of a montage scene and I earned Rs 1500 from it. In fact, the scene created quite a buzz in my colony.”
- In 2014, in an interview, Aashish Mehrotra revealed that he had been a victim of the casting couch. While he auditioned several times for Bollywood films, he was asked to compromise in order to get a role.
- Aashish Mehrotra was featured on the cover of Aadar Cover magazine.
Aashish Mehrotra on the cover page of Aadar Cover magazine
- Aashish has two pet cats, Hichkee and Ginee.
Aashish Mehrotra with his pet cats, Hichki and Ginee
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