Do you know Ashmit Patel... his name is a combination of his parents' names; Ash from his mother Asha and Mit from his father Amit?
It’s formed from both parents’ names—Ash from Asha (mother) and Mit from Amit (father).
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Marital Status: Unmarried
Hometown: Mumbai
Age: 47 Years

| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Ash |
| Profession(s) | DJ, Actor |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | 5' 11" 180 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Hindi): Inteha (2003) as Ranbir Oberoi/Vikram Rathore/Rakesh Sharma ![]() Film (Punjabi): Dil Sada Luteya Gaya (2013) as Angad ![]() TV: Ek Maa Jo Laakhon Ke Liye Bani Amma (2016) as Faisal Qureshi; aired on Zee TV ![]() Web Series: Peshawar (2020) as Abu Salim; streamed on Ullu ![]() |
| Awards | • 2011: Gujurati Gauravvanta awards ![]() • 2014: Live Soul Event- Best Stylish Icon Male ![]() • 2021: An award from Bhagat Singh Koshyari for being a constant inspiration in the film and fitness arenas ![]() |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 13 January 1978 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2025) | 47 Years |
| Birthplace | New Delhi |
| Zodiac sign | Capricorn |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Mumbai |
| School | Cathedral and John Connon School, Mumbai |
| College/University | University of Texas, Austin, USA |
| Educational Qualification | BBA (specialisation in Finance) |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Ethnicity | Gujarati (from his father's side) and Sindhi Punjabi (from his mother's side) |
| Food Habit | Ovo-Vegetarian (excludes all animal-based foods except eggs) |
| Hobbies | Gymming, Travelling |
| Controversy | Leaked MMS In 2005, an intimate MMS of Ashmit Patel with his that time girlfriend Riya Sen went viral. Later, Ashmit was accused of leaking the MMS. However, he denied it. check sources Aaj Tak |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Meera (Pakistani actress; rumoured) (ex-girlfriend) ![]() • Riya Sen (actress; ex-girlfriend)) ![]() • Sara Khan (actress; rumoured) (ex-girlfriend) ![]() • Veena Malik (actress; ex-girlfriend) ![]() • Mahek Chahal (actress; ex-fiancée) ![]() • Shenaz Treasurywala (actress; rumoured) ![]() |
| Family | |
| Parents | Father- Amit Patel (businessman) Mother- Asha Patel (actress) ![]() |
| Siblings | Brother- None Sister- Ameesha Patel (actress) ![]() |
| Other Relative(s) | Paternal Grandfather: Rajni Patel (politician, barrister; died on 3 May 1982 Paternal Grandmother: Bakul Patel (sheriff of Mumbai in 1992; deceased) ![]() |
| Favourites | |
| Actor(s) | Kristen Bear, Amitabh Bachchan , Ranbir Kapoor , Ranveer Singh |
| Actress(es) | Madhuri Dixit , Alia Bhatt |
| Film(s) | Sholay (1975), Satte Pe Satta (1982) |
| Song | Fast Love by George Michael |
| Food | Dal-Chawal |
| Travelling Destination | Goa |
| City | Mumbai |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Ford EcoSport ![]() ![]() |
| Bike Collection | • Yamaha R1 ![]() • Suzuki SlingShot Plus ![]() |

Ashmit Patel grew up in Mumbai.

Ashmit Patel’s childhood picture
His name is a combination of his parents’ names; Ash (from his mother’s name Asha) and Mit (from his father’s name Amit).
While in school, he participated in various sports like cricket, football, table tennis, tennis, rugby, and hockey. He was the captain of his rugby school team. He also participated in gymnastics.

Ashmit Patel playing tennis
He was a classmate of the Indian actress Tanishaa Mukerji in school. He had a crush on her.
After completing his schooling, he started his professional training in rugby at Bombay Gymkhana, but after he had a knee injury, he left the sport.

Ashmit Patel’s school group photo
Later, he shifted to the US to pursue a BBA. While studying there, he started an on-campus job for his pocket money.
After returning from the US, he joined his father’s business. Later, he decided to quit his father’s business and make his career in acting.
On the suggestion of the Indian actor Hrithik Roshan , he started working as an assistant director with the Indian film director Vikram Bhatt . He has worked as an assistant director in various Hindi films like ‘Awara Paagal Deewana’ (2002), ‘Raaz’ (2002), ‘Footpath’ (2003), and ‘Aetbaar’ (2004).

Raaz (2002)
He has acted in many Hindi films including ‘Murder’ (2004), ‘Banaras’ (2006), ‘Jai Ho’ (2014), ‘Dongri Ka Raja’ (2016), and ‘Scammy Boys’ (2024).

Murder
He has participated in a few Hindi reality TV shows like ‘Fear Factor India 2’ (2007), ‘Bigg Boss Season 4’ (2010), ‘Box Cricket League 1’ (2014), and ‘Power Couple’ (2015).

Ashmit Patel in Bigg Boss Season 4
While he was in Bigg Boss Season 4, he was seen performing namaaz along with his co-contestant Veena Malik . Later, he shared that he felt peace in it.
Ashmit has been featured in various Hindi music videos like “Swagga Like Us” (2008), “Bhartiya Naari” (2020), “Roohdaar” (2021), and “Hone Laga Tumse Pyaar” (2021).

Hone Laga Tumse Pyaar
He hosted the Hindi reality TV show ‘Superdude’ in 2011. He also lent his voice to the track of the TV show.

Superdude
In 2014, he started a fashion brand named Ashram Collective.

Ashmit Patel wearing T-shirt of his fashion label Ashram Collective
He has been working as a professional DJ since 2014.

Ashmit Patel as a DJ during an event
Ashmit has also acted in a few Hindi web series such as ‘The Bull of Dalal Street’ (2020), ‘Delhi Weds Haryana’ (2021), ‘Fatherhood’ (2021), and ‘Client No 7’ (2021).

Fatherhood
He did his training in Muay Thai at the American Kickboxing Academy in Goa.
He has been featured on the cover of various magazines like The Wedding Maantra and Fab Lifestyyle.

Ashmit Patel featured on a magazine cover
In 2024, while he was shooting for the Hindi film ‘Murder,’ his co-actor Mallika Sherawat accused him of strangling her while doing a scene.
He is a fitness enthusiast and follows a regular workout regimen.

Ashmit Patel at a gym
Ashmit has worked as a model in a few print advertisements and TV commercials. He has also walked the ramp in various fashion shows.

Ashmit Patel in a fashion show
He is often spotted consuming alcohol at parties and events.

Ashmit Patel in a party
He is an avid animal lover and owns a pet cat named Samson.

Ashmit Patel with his pet cat
He has been working for the welfare of animal rights for a few years.

Ashmit Patel in an Animal Rights Campaign
He is a religious person and often visits various religious places.

Ashmit Patel at the Golden Temple
In an interview, he shared that there was a time when everything was not well between his sister and his parents. He said that he does not share a good bond with his sister Ameesha .
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It’s formed from both parents’ names—Ash from Asha (mother) and Mit from Amit (father).
On Hrithik Roshan’s suggestion, he worked as an assistant director with Vikram Bhatt on multiple Hindi films, including Raaz (2002), Awara Paagal Deewana (2002), Footpath (2003), and Aetbaar (2004).
In 2014, he started a fashion brand named Ashram Collective.
While in Bigg Boss Season 4, he was seen performing namaaz with Veena Malik and later said the practice brought him peace.
He has been working as a professional DJ since 2014.