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Ashish Sakharkar Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography & More

Ashish Sakharkar Age, Death, Wife, Family, Biography & More

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Age: 43 Years

Death Date: 19/07/2023

Wife: Runali Sakharkar

Bio/Wiki
Nickname The Expert
Profession Bodybuilder
Physical Stats & More
Height (approx.) in centimeters**- 168 cm**
in meters**- 1.68 m**
in feet & inches**- 5’ 6”**
Weight (approx.) in kilograms**- 90 kg**
in pounds**- 198 lbs**
Body Measurements (approx.) - Chest: 52 inches
- Waist: 32 inches
- Biceps: 19 inches
Eye Colour Black
Hair Colour Black
Career
Awards Shiv Chhatrapati Award
Personal Life
Date of Birth 18 November 1979 (Sunday)
Birthplace Mumbai
Date of Death 19 July 2023
Place of Death Mumbai, Maharashtra
Age (at the time of death) 43 Years
Death Cause Illness check sources
Mumbai Live
Zodiac sign Scorpio
Nationality Indian
Hometown Mumbai
School Hill Grange High School, Mumbai
College/University Sydenham College of Commerce & Economics, Mumbai
Educational Qualification Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com) check sources
YouTube - Ishwar Thakare
Religion Hinduism
Caste Marathi
Food Habit Non-vegetarian
Relationships & More
Marital Status (at the time of death) Married
Family
Wife/Spouse Runali Sakharkar (Dietitian)
Children Son- Two (One of them is named Ayush)




Daughter- None
Parents Names not known
Style Quotient
Bike Collection Suzuki Hayabusa

Some Lesser Known Facts About Ashish Sakharkar

  • Ashish Sakharkar (1979-2023) was a renowned Indian bodybuilder who achieved remarkable success in various bodybuilding competitions. He passed away in July 2023 after battling an illness.

  • During his college days, Ashish Sakharkar developed a keen interest in bodybuilding. Despite passing the CA (Chartered Accountant) Level 1 exam, he chose to follow his passion for bodybuilding and decided not to pursue a career as a chartered accountant. check sources

  • He was also drawn towards bodybuilding as his father was also an amateur bodybuilder who won the prestigious Mr Maharashtra Bodybuilding competition.

    Ashish Sakharkar’s father in a bodybuilding competition

  • In 1999, Ashish Sakharkar took his first step into the world of bodybuilding by participating in the local amateur YMCA event. He had been working out for just six months leading up to the competition; however, despite his relatively short training period, he secured the gold medal in the Men’s novice category.

    Ashish Sakharkar with Uddhav Thackeray during his early years as a bodybuilder

  • He continued to excel in bodybuilding and won the Mr India (Federation Cup) title four times, becoming one of the top bodybuilders in the country. His preferred weight category in bodybuilding competitions was the 80 kg division.

  • He won many medals at various championships including a gold medal in an IFBB European Championship, a silver medal in an IFBB Mr Asia Championship, and a silver and bronze medal in an IFBB Mr Universe Championship; he also got the 7th rank at an Amateur Olympia championship.

    Ashish Sakharkar posing at a bodybuilding competition

  • In 2013, he participated in the Sheru Classic Competition; however, he was unable to secure a medal.

  • He used to follow a strict and disciplined diet regimen. In 2011, while preparing for a competition, he shared insights into his daily dietary intake, which included 50 eggs, 1 kg of chicken, 1 kg of fish, and half a kg of dry fruits. To ensure an optimal balance of nutrients, he divided his meals into four parts, strategically planning his intake throughout the day to meet his body’s nutritional demands.

  • Ashish Sakharkar worked out twice a day, once in the morning and again in the evening, to maximize his muscle growth and overall fitness. His workouts predominantly focused on using free weights like barbells and dumbbells.

  • He also shared his expertise and passion for fitness with others by working as a gym trainer. In April 2021, he took his commitment to fitness a step further by opening his own gym named ‘Midtown Fitness,’ which was located in Mumbai.

    Ashish Sakharkar with Sunit Jadhav (left) during the opening of his gym

  • On 19 July 2023, Ashish passed away due to an illness which he had been suffering for a week. A week before his untimely demise, he was admitted to a hospital in South Mumbai due to complaints of fever and illness. Initially, there were signs of recovery during his treatment; however, despite the initial progress, he passed away while still undergoing medical care. check sources Mumbai Live

महाराष्ट्र श्री, चार वेळा मिस्टर इंडिया, मिस्टर युनिव्हर्स अशा अनेक नामांकित किताबांवर आपली मोहोर उमटवणारे आशिष साखरकर यांचे दुःखद निधन झाले आहे. बॉडीबिल्डिंग विश्वातील मान्यवर असलेल्या आशिष साखरकर यांच्या निधनाने मन हेलावून गेले आहे. त्यांच्या जाण्याने बॉडी बिल्डिंग क्षेत्राचे… pic.twitter.com/ux8bNdpmjC

— Eknath Shinde – एकनाथ शिंदे (@mieknathshinde) July 19, 2023

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