Ashwin Mushran
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Ashwin Mushran is a voice over artist and thespian
who currently resides in Mumbai
, India
. He has appeared in numerous movies and plays. He is also featured in the Quick Gun Murugan movie, as Dr. Django.
He is also an adept exponent of salsa
and has contributed in a big way to its popularity in Mumbai
.
, and then graduated with a B.A(hons.) English
Literature
from Hindu College, University of Delhi
. He then studied acting at the Drama Studio London
. Ashwin started out with tv commercials which led to him becoming a cast member of the cult India
n tv show, The Great Indian Comedy Show
. From there he moved on to acting in feature films and has acted in many critically acclaimed films such as Lage Raho Munnabhai, Life in a Metro, and Fashion
, where he is best remembered as Rohit who is Priyanka Chopra
's best friend. He has also acted as Dr Django in the Indian movie Quick Gun Murugun. Ashwin is also heavily involved with theatre and is a voice over artiste as well.
Thespian
Thespian may refer to:* An actor * A citizen of the ancient Greek city of Thespiae* A member of the International Thespian Society, an honor society that promotes excellence in high school theater...
who currently resides in Mumbai
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...
. He has appeared in numerous movies and plays. He is also featured in the Quick Gun Murugan movie, as Dr. Django.
He is also an adept exponent of salsa
Salsa music
Salsa music is a genre of music, generally defined as a modern style of playing Cuban Son, Son Montuno, and Guaracha with touches from other genres of music...
and has contributed in a big way to its popularity in Mumbai
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...
.
Career
Ashwin first studied at the Doon School, DehradunDehradun
- Geography :The Dehradun district has various types of physical geography from Himalayan mountains to Plains. Raiwala is the lowest point at 315 meters above sea level, and the highest points are within the Tiuni hills, rising to 3700 m above sea level...
, and then graduated with a B.A(hons.) English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
Literature
Literature
Literature is the art of written works, and is not bound to published sources...
from Hindu College, University of Delhi
Hindu College, University of Delhi
Hindu College, Delhi is one of the oldest and well-known colleges in India, that was set up in 1899. It is under the affiliation of University of Delhi.It has seen enviable growth over the years. It offers undergraduate as well as postgraduate courses in Science, Humanities and Commerce...
. He then studied acting at the Drama Studio London
Drama Studio London
Drama Studio London is a drama school based in Ealing, London, England, United Kingdom. It is accredited by the National Council for Drama Training, London and is a Member of the Conference of Drama Schools...
. Ashwin started out with tv commercials which led to him becoming a cast member of the cult 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 tv show, The Great Indian Comedy Show
The Great Indian Comedy Show
Originally The Great Indian Comedy Show, The Comedy Show ha ha ha is a half-hour stand-up and sketch comedy show in Hindi. The program was first aired in October 2004. The program, hosted by various members of the ensemble, others to host include: winners of The Great Indian Laughter Challenge...
. From there he moved on to acting in feature films and has acted in many critically acclaimed films such as Lage Raho Munnabhai, Life in a Metro, and Fashion
Fashion (film)
Fashion is a 2008 Indian film co-produced, co-written, and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film has a massive star cast which includes Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and newcomers Mugdha Godse and Arjan Bajwa. Based on the dark side of the world of fashion, the movie depicts it through the...
, where he is best remembered as Rohit who is Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra
Priyanka Chopra is an Indian actress and former Miss World. Before starting her acting career, she worked as a model and gained fame after winning the Miss World title in 2000. She is often referred to by the nickname "Piggy Chops", which was given to her by co-stars on the set of the film...
's best friend. He has also acted as Dr Django in the Indian movie Quick Gun Murugun. Ashwin is also heavily involved with theatre and is a voice over artiste as well.
Filmography
- Always Kabhi KabhiAlways Kabhi KabhiAlways Kabhi Kabhi is a 2011 Hindi romance film directed by Roshan Abbas, and produced by Shahrukh Khan under Red Chillies Entertainment. It introduces Ali Fazal, along with Giselli Monteiro while Zoa Morani, Satish Shah, Lilette Dubey, Vijay Raaz, Mukesh Tiwari and Manoj Joshi play supporting...
(2011) - Rahul Ghosh - Hum Tum Aur GhostHum Tum Aur GhostThe music is composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy....
(2010) - Bank Man's Son - Kambakkht Ishq (2009) - Parmeet
- Quick Gun Murugun (2009) - Dr Django
- FashionFashion (film)Fashion is a 2008 Indian film co-produced, co-written, and directed by Madhur Bhandarkar. The film has a massive star cast which includes Priyanka Chopra, Kangana Ranaut and newcomers Mugdha Godse and Arjan Bajwa. Based on the dark side of the world of fashion, the movie depicts it through the...
(2008) - Rohit Khanna - Yeh Mera IndiaYeh Mera IndiaYeh Mera India YMI is a 2009 Hindi movie, written and directed by N. Chandra. The film stars Anupam Kher, Perizaad Zorabian, Purab Kohli, Rajpal Yadav, Sarika, and Seema Biswas.-Plot:...
(2008) - Amarjit Singh - The Mole (2008/I) - The Mob Boss
- Krazzy 4Krazzy 4Krazzy 4 is a 2008 Bollywood comedy film directed by Jaideep Sen and produced by Rakesh Roshan. The film stars Juhi Chawla, Arshad Warsi, Irrfan Khan, Suresh Menon and Rajpal Yadav in lead role while Shahrukh Khan and Hrithik Roshan appear in item numbers...
(2008) .... Pranav - One, Two, ThreeOne, Two, ThreeOne, Two, Three is a 1961 American comedy film directed by Billy Wilder and written by him and I.A.L. Diamond. It is based on the 1929 Hungarian one-act play Egy, kettö, három by Ferenc Molnár, with a "plot borrowed partly from" Ninotchka, a 1939 film co-written by Wilder...
(2008) D.M Pipat - Ek Chalis Ki Last LocalEk Chalis Ki Last LocalEk Chalis Ki Last Local is a Hindi language movie that was released 18 May 2007. It stars Abhay Deol and Neha Dhupia and is written and directed by debutant director Sanjay Khanduri.-Summary:...
(2007)- Mr. Bajaj - Life in a Metro (2007)
- I See YouI See YouI See You is a Bollywood movie, released on 12 November 2006. It is produced by Arjun Rampal and his wife Mehr Jesia through their production company Chasing Ganesha Films and directed by Vivek Agrawal. Its tag line is You find love in the strangest places. The movie was shot entirely in London,...
(2006) - Dr. Shah - Lage Raho Munna BhaiLage Raho Munna BhaiLage Raho Munna Bhai is a 2006 Indian musical comedy film directed by Rajkumar Hirani and produced by Vidhu Vinod Chopra. It is the second film in the popular Munna Bhai series of Bollywood. Sanjay Dutt stars in this film as Munna Bhai, a Mumbai underworld don, who begins to see the spirit of...
(2006) - Hari Desai - Kudiyon Ka Hai Zamaana (2006) - Cyrus
- Kuch Meetha Ho JayeKuch Meetha Ho JayeKuch Meetha Ho Jaye is a 2005 Romantic Bollywood film directed by Samar Khan as his debut film. It starred Arshad Warsi, Mahima Chaudhry, Parvin Dabas in lead roles while Shahrukh Khan had a supporting role as himself.- Sypnosis :A plane-load of passengers are stranded in distant Ganganagar in...
(2005) - Ben Sidebottom
External links
- http://www.imdb.com/name/nm2511745/, at The Internet Movie Data Base
- http://www.indianexpress.com/news/three-cheers/476227/