Ashish Vidyarthi Mistaken for Ashutosh Gowariker at Airport, Handles It Like a Total Pro
From The Kapil Sharma Show to viral airport moments, Ashish Vidyarthi proves why he's Bollywood’s ultimate cool uncle.
Mumbai, June 16: You know you’re famous when people recognize you in public—but you really know you’ve made it when they recognize you as someone else entirely. That’s what happened to veteran actor Ashish Vidyarthi, who recently got mistaken—wait for it—not for another villainous actor, but for none other than filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker. Yes, the Lagaan guy.
And because this is 2025 and everything ends up online, the mix-up was caught on camera and is now all over social media. The best part? Ashish’s reaction was pure gold.
“Ashutosh Gowariker, He’s On My Flight!”
The video shows a super-excited fan at the airport, vlogging her brush with what she thought was cinematic royalty. “Ashutosh Gowariker, he is on the same flight as me. I am so happy, sir!” she squeals, panning to the man behind her—who is definitely not Ashutosh Gowariker, but the unmistakable Ashish Vidyarthi.
Now, if you’ve watched Vidyarthi on screen—grimacing through high-stakes action sequences or chilling us in psychological thrillers—you’d expect him to correct her with a stern “Main woh nahin hoon.” But nope. Our man served charm, timing, and a little self-aware comedy.
He looks into the camera and says, grinning, “Achha, if you promise not to edit it… ye meri khaasiyat hai. Aap log Kapil Sharma Show dekhiyega iske liye. Har ek koi mujhe alag alag naam se pukaarta hai. Pehli baar kisine Ashutosh Gowariker bulaya hai.”
Translation? “Don’t edit this—this is peak me. Everyone calls me something else. First time it’s been Ashutosh Gowariker though!”
The Facepalm Heard Across Instagram & X
Still riding the Gowariker high, the fan insists she got the name right. That’s when Vidyarthi gently drops the mic: “Mera naam Ashish Vidyarthi hai.” Cue record scratch. Her face says it all—pure “oh-no-I-just-vlogged-myself-being-wrong” energy. And honestly? Relatable content.
The internet, of course, went wild.
“I watched that Kapil Sharma episode and @AshishVid said the same thing!” one fan commented. Another wrote, “He was in Perth last month, talking to everyone like a total sweetheart. So down to earth!” Others just praised his poise, calling the moment a “masterclass in grace under confusion.”
Mistaken Identity? Been There, Dubbed That
Turns out, this isn’t even new territory for Ashish. When he was on The Kapil Sharma Show back in 2022, he basically predicted this moment.
“People come up to me saying, ‘Ashutosh ji, selfie please!’—they think I’m Ashutosh Rana.” he laughed. “I correct them and say, ‘No no, I’m Ashish Vidyarthi.’” The mix-ups, he said, have been piling up for years.
He recalled one guy confidently calling him “Sadashiv Puri”—a mash-up of Sadashiv Amrapurkar and Amrish Puri (iconic villain names, but still—what?!). And then there was the Himachal fan who swore he was Girish Karnad. A legendary name, sure, but again… not quite.
The Cool Uncle of Indian Cinema
For a guy who’s built a career playing intense, brooding, often terrifying roles across over 200 films in 11 languages, Ashish Vidyarthi is low-key the most chill guy off-screen. Whether he’s getting tagged as the wrong Ashutosh or swapped with another cinema great, he takes it all with a smile and a punchline.
That’s the thing about Vidyarthi—he’s kind of like the cool uncle of Indian cinema. You’ve seen him everywhere, maybe not always in the spotlight, but always there, always solid. His voice alone can freeze a scene mid-bite. But off-screen? He’s goofy, gracious, and delightfully self-aware.
And let’s be real—this isn’t just about mistaken identities. It’s about how the brain sometimes scrambles celebrity recognition. In a country with a billion movie fans and a thousand familiar faces, even the best get their names tangled.
Fame Is Weird. Ashish Is Wonderful.
It’s wild, though—this viral moment is more than just a funny airport video. It’s a snapshot of a guy who’s seen decades of fame, been mistaken for multiple other people, and still rolls with it like a pro.
While someone like Shah Rukh Khan is correcting reporters at the Met Gala about his name (yes, that actually happened), Ashish Vidyarthi is just out here being called “Gowariker” and turning it into content.
Respect where it’s due. Not everyone can turn a fan flub into a viral PR masterstroke. Ashish Vidyarthi can—and did.
Moral of the story? Next time you bump into a celeb, maybe double-check before you hit record. But if it’s Ashish Vidyarthi, don’t worry—he’ll probably help you get the caption right.
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Sneha Kashyap is a Reporting Fellow at Hindustan Herald, specializing in the vibrant world of entertainment and contemporary lifestyle trends. A student at GGSIPU, Delhi, Sneha brings a fresh perspective and a keen eye for cultural narratives to her daily reporting. She is dedicated to exploring the latest in film, music, fashion, and social phenomena, offering readers insightful and engaging content.
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