You’ve seen him portray deadly villains, but now get ready to laugh your heart out as Ashish Vidyarthi takes the stage in different cities of India and abroad as a stand-up comic. Surprised? You shouldn’t be—after all, this is Ashish Vidyarthi we’re talking about, the living embodiment of ‘one man, many personas.’ This powerhouse doesn’t just blur the lines between different fields—he obliterates them! From dominating the silver screen to revolutionizing boardrooms, tantalizing taste buds across the globe, and inspiring millions with his words, this National Award-winning actor has proven that life’s too short to be confined to a single role. He’s not just breaking down walls; he’s showing us a world where they never existed in the first place. In his universe, every new day is an opportunity to add another exciting chapter to his ever-evolving story. And now, he’s added yet another chapter as a stand-up comic. Ashish is currently touring different cities in India  for his stand-up comedy gigs. These cities include Mumbai, Delhi, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Kolkata as part of his India tour series.

An avid traveller, the ‘Kill’ actor understands that each city has its own unique personality, and the audience’s taste varies accordingly. So, he has curated his shows with that in mind. “I’m well aware that each audience will be very different from the next. That’s the positive challenge of being a stand-up comic. You have your material, but you have to fine-tune it for each city, make it topical, and ensure it’s relatable. After years of doing theater, this is a return to the stage for me, but in a new form. I’m really excited to bring my comedy to my audience. Each city in India offers a new opportunity to connect with audiences who have only seen me in films until now. Performing live in front of them will be a completely different experience,” he said with a smile.

At the ripe young age of 59, when most people are planning their retirement party, he is busy cooking up new ways to conquer the world – one punchline at a time, proving that you’re never too old to stay relevant. At this pace, he’s not just trending, he’s setting the trends! This one-man powerhouse has been crushing it in more fields than you can count. He’s a trailblazing entrepreneur, captivating storyteller, India’s most sought-after motivational speaker, leadership coach, and food and travel vlogger. And just when you thought he couldn’t possibly add more feathers to his cap, he’s now embracing his inner joker as a stand-up comedian. So, what made him become a stand-up comedian, we ask?

“After having done more than 350 films across 11 languages, with 99% of them as a villain, I really wanted to explore the comedic side of me. Since childhood, I’ve been someone who loves to joke, crack jokes at myself and others, and enjoy light-hearted conversations. So, with stand-up comedy, I thought, let me reconnect with my funny bone and share it with an audience. In the shows, I am laughing at myself. I am laughing at things that have happened in my life, and people have appreciated that clean, green comedy can be created without any abuse or innuendos,” said the actor, who received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actor for *Drohkaal* in 1995.

Meanwhile, there’s no stopping him when it comes to powerful performances on screen. Recently, his roles in *Kill* and *Vedaa* have once again proved why he is considered one of the finest actors in Indian cinema. In both films, he played negative characters, yet the roles are poles apart.

“*Kill* has been an amazing film. It’s a hardcore violence film that takes violence to a new level, exploring its artistic boundaries. *Vedaa* is also an action film where I play a negative character in both. Each character is different from the other. The fascinating aspect of being an actor is that whether you play a villain or a hero in multiple films, each role is portrayed differently, depending on the script and the genre. *Vedaa* is a highly performance-driven film, whereas *Kill* had a lot of action and performances. I’m very happy that *Kill* is being appreciated so much all over,” said the one-man powerhouse.

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**Check out Ashish’s India Tour schedule here:**

– **Mumbai:** 25th Aug, 4th Sept
– **Nepal:** 30th August ’24
– **Delhi/Gurgaon:** 31st Aug & 1st Sept
– **Pune:** 8th Sept ’24
– **Bengaluru:** 7th Sept ’24
– **Chennai:** 6th Sept ’24
– **Hyderabad:** 28th & 29th Sept ’24
– **Chandigarh:** 12th Oct

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