Ashmit Patel
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Ashmit Patel (born 13 January 1978 in Mumbai
, India
) is an India
n actor who works in Bollywood
films.
, the younger brother of Amisha Patel
, and the grandson of the famous lawyer-politician Barrister Rajni Patel who was the Congress Pradesh Committee President of Bombay. His birth name is a blend of the first three letters of his mother's name Asha and the last three letters of his father's name Amit.
He studied at the Cathedral and John Connon School
in Mumbai and later attended the University of Texas at Austin
in United States, from which he received a bachelors degree in Business in 2000. After graduation he worked in his father's business for a while, but later decided to act in films like his sister.
in the making of his films, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage
(2002), Awara Paagal Deewana
(2002), Raaz
(2002) and Footpath (2003). He made his acting debut with the film Inteha directed by Vikram Bhatt. In 2004, he appeared alongside Mallika Sherawat
and Emraan Hashmi
in the thriller Murder
, a Bollywood inspiration of Unfaithful. The film was his first commercial success.
In 2005, Patel starred in Soni Razdan's thriller Nazar
and Khalid Mohammed
's multi-starrer Silsilay
. Both the films were unsuccessful at the box office. In 2006, he played supporting roles in Dil Diya Hai
, Banaras and Fight Club. In 2007, he starred in the comedy Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana
alongside Mahima Chaudhary and Rekha. His next film Toss was released in 2009.
Patel featured as one of the finalists in the fourth season
of the Indian television reality show Bigg Boss. He is currently hosting a show Superstud on UTV Bindass.
Mumbai
Mumbai , formerly known as Bombay in English, is the capital of the Indian state of Maharashtra. It is the most populous city in India, and the fourth most populous city in the world, with a total metropolitan area population of approximately 20.5 million...
, India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
) is an India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n actor who works in Bollywood
Bollywood
Bollywood is the informal term popularly used for the Hindi-language film industry based in Mumbai , Maharashtra, India. The term is often incorrectly used to refer to the whole of Indian cinema; it is only a part of the total Indian film industry, which includes other production centers producing...
films.
Early life
Ashmit Patel is the son of Amit Patel and Asha PatelAsha Patel
Asha Patel is the mother of actors Amisha Patel and Ashmit Patel, and the wife of Amit Patel. She made a special appearance in Rakesh Roshan's movie Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai , in which she played the mother of Raj .-Filmography:...
, the younger brother of Amisha Patel
Amisha Patel
Ameesha Patel is an Indian actress who appears in mainly Bollywood movies. Making her acting debut in the blockbuster Kaho Naa... Pyaar Hai , Patel won critical praise for her performance in Gadar: Ek Prem Katha , which became one of the biggest hits in the history of Hindi cinema, earning her a ...
, and the grandson of the famous lawyer-politician Barrister Rajni Patel who was the Congress Pradesh Committee President of Bombay. His birth name is a blend of the first three letters of his mother's name Asha and the last three letters of his father's name Amit.
He studied at the Cathedral and John Connon School
Cathedral and John Connon School
The Cathedral and John Connon School is a co-educational, private school located in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, established in 1860.According to the Education World-C fore Survey of Schools 2010, the school has been ranked first in the all India ranking of the best schools in India.It was ranked...
in Mumbai and later attended the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
in United States, from which he received a bachelors degree in Business in 2000. After graduation he worked in his father's business for a while, but later decided to act in films like his sister.
Career
He started his career as an assistant director and worked with Vikram BhattVikram Bhatt
Vikram Bhatt is an Indian film director, producer and screenwriter. He has more than 21 films to his credit. He is also the creative head of a conglomerate called ASA Productions.-Early life:...
in the making of his films, Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage
Aap Mujhe Achche Lagne Lage is a 2002 romantic Bollywood film, directed by Vikram Bhatt, starring Hrithik Roshan and Amisha Patel in the lead roles...
(2002), Awara Paagal Deewana
Awara Paagal Deewana
Awara Paagal Deewana is a 2002 Bollywood action comedy directed by Vikram Bhatt. The film's music was composed by Anu Malik, and the lyrics by Sameer. It was a moderate success at the box office.-Plot:...
(2002), Raaz
Raaz (2002 film)
Raaz , is a 2002 Indian ghost movie directed by Vikram Bhatt starring Dino Morea and Bipasha Basu as a couple who have moved to Ooty to save their failing marriage. However, what they find in their new home is more than they expected when a ghost starts haunting the place...
(2002) and Footpath (2003). He made his acting debut with the film Inteha directed by Vikram Bhatt. In 2004, he appeared alongside Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat
Mallika Sherawat is a former Indian model, now working as an actress in mainly Bollywood films. Known for her bold onscreen attitude, Sherawat has been frequently featured in the media as a sex symbol...
and Emraan Hashmi
Emraan Hashmi
Emraan Anwar Hashmi is a Filmfare Award-nominated Indian actor who appears in Bollywood films.- Early life :Hashmi was born to Anwar Hashmi and Maherahh Hashmi. His father is a Muslim while his mother a Roman Catholic. After briefly changing his first name to Farhan, he decided to keep his...
in the thriller Murder
Murder (film)
Murder is a 2004 Bollywood erotic thriller film directed by Anurag Basu and written by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Mallika Sherawat, Emraan Hashmi and Ashmit Patel and is set in Bangkok, Thailand. The film's soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik. The film draws inspiration from the 2002 Hollywood...
, a Bollywood inspiration of Unfaithful. The film was his first commercial success.
In 2005, Patel starred in Soni Razdan's thriller Nazar
Nazar (film)
Nazar is a film directed by Soni Razdan starring Meera and Ashmit Patel. It has been the first Indo-Pak joint movie venture in 50 years. The film introduces Pakistani actress Meera to Bollywood and it also featured a kissing scene which was center of attention for the Pakistani government...
and Khalid Mohammed
Khalid Mohammed
Khalid Mohamed is an Indian journalist, editor, film critic, screenwriter and film director. He formerly worked for the Hindustan Times and was the lead editor for Filmfare magazine...
's multi-starrer Silsilay
Silsilay
Silsiilay is a Hindi romance film written and directed by Khalid Mohammed. The film stars Tabu, Bhoomika Chawla, Riya Sen, Celina Jaitley, Natassha, Divya Dutta, Rahul Bose, Jimmy Shergill, Ashmit Patel and Kay Kay Menon, while an extended appearance is played by Shahrukh Khan...
. Both the films were unsuccessful at the box office. In 2006, he played supporting roles in Dil Diya Hai
Dil Diya Hai
Dil Diya Hai is a 2006 Bollywood film from the makers of Aashiq Banaya Apne. It stars Emraan Hashmi, Geeta Basra, Ashmit Patel and Mithun Chakraborty-Cast:*Emraan Hashmi as Sahil *Geeta Basra as Neha Mehra...
, Banaras and Fight Club. In 2007, he starred in the comedy Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana
Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana
Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana is a Bollywood comedy film directed by Amur Batula. Released in 2006 it stars Mahima Chaudhary, Rekha and Ashmit Patel. Its central set up is of four female friends and their problems with boyfriends and husbands, and it has been compared to Sex and the City....
alongside Mahima Chaudhary and Rekha. His next film Toss was released in 2009.
Patel featured as one of the finalists in the fourth season
Bigg Boss (Season 4)
Bigg Boss 4 in 2010 was the fourth season of Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss, which aired on Colors from October 3, 2010. This season was longer than its predecessor, Bigg Boss 3 and lasted for 14 weeks ending on January 8, 2011...
of the Indian television reality show Bigg Boss. He is currently hosting a show Superstud on UTV Bindass.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Other notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Inteha | Ranbir Oberoi/Vikram Rathore/Rakesh Sharma | |
| 2004 | Murder Murder (film) Murder is a 2004 Bollywood erotic thriller film directed by Anurag Basu and written by Mahesh Bhatt. The film stars Mallika Sherawat, Emraan Hashmi and Ashmit Patel and is set in Bangkok, Thailand. The film's soundtrack was composed by Anu Malik. The film draws inspiration from the 2002 Hollywood... |
Sudhir Saigal | |
| 2005 | Nazar Nazar (film) Nazar is a film directed by Soni Razdan starring Meera and Ashmit Patel. It has been the first Indo-Pak joint movie venture in 50 years. The film introduces Pakistani actress Meera to Bollywood and it also featured a kissing scene which was center of attention for the Pakistani government... |
Rohan Sethi | |
| Silsilay Silsilay Silsiilay is a Hindi romance film written and directed by Khalid Mohammed. The film stars Tabu, Bhoomika Chawla, Riya Sen, Celina Jaitley, Natassha, Divya Dutta, Rahul Bose, Jimmy Shergill, Ashmit Patel and Kay Kay Menon, while an extended appearance is played by Shahrukh Khan... |
Nikhil | ||
| 2006 | Fight Club – Members Only | Dinesh | |
| Banaras: A Mystic Love Story | Soham | ||
| Dil Diya Hai Dil Diya Hai Dil Diya Hai is a 2006 Bollywood film from the makers of Aashiq Banaya Apne. It stars Emraan Hashmi, Geeta Basra, Ashmit Patel and Mithun Chakraborty-Cast:*Emraan Hashmi as Sahil *Geeta Basra as Neha Mehra... |
Kunaal Malik | ||
| Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamana is a Bollywood comedy film directed by Amur Batula. Released in 2006 it stars Mahima Chaudhary, Rekha and Ashmit Patel. Its central set up is of four female friends and their problems with boyfriends and husbands, and it has been compared to Sex and the City.... |
Amar | ||
| 2009 | Toss | Josh | |
| 2010 | Friends Forever | Post-Production | |
| The Flag | Post Production | ||
| Kabhi Kahin | Raj | Under Production | |
| Florida Road | Shaan | Post Production |
Television
- Bigg Boss 4Bigg Boss (Season 4)Bigg Boss 4 in 2010 was the fourth season of Indian reality TV show Bigg Boss, which aired on Colors from October 3, 2010. This season was longer than its predecessor, Bigg Boss 3 and lasted for 14 weeks ending on January 8, 2011...
- Himself - Survivor (season 1) - Himself
- Superstud (season 1) - Himself