Ashish Sharma is a common Indian name borne by several public figures across acting, sports, politics and the arts. The name combines the given name Ashish, derived from the Sanskrit āśīṣ meaning "blessing", with the surname Sharma, traditionally associated with Brahmin communities in northern and western India. This article outlines the better-known individuals sharing the name in Indian public life.
| Name | Ashish Sharma |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sanskrit (āśīṣ – blessing) |
| Surname | Sharma, common across Hindi-speaking regions |
| Notable fields | Television acting, cricket, politics |
| Region | India (chiefly North India) |
Ashish Sharma is an Indian television actor known for portraying mythological and historical figures on Hindi general entertainment channels. He gained recognition for the role of Rudra Pratap Ranawat in Rangrasiya on Colors TV, and later played the title role of Lord Rama in Siya Ke Ram on Star Plus. He has also appeared as Prithviraj Chauhan in Dharti Ka Veer Yodha Prithviraj Chauhan on Star Plus. He is married to actress Archana Taide.
Ashish Sharma is the name of more than one Indian first-class cricketer. Players by this name have represented domestic teams in the Ranji Trophy and other Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) tournaments, primarily as batters or all-rounders in north Indian state sides.
Ashish Sharma has been associated with electoral politics in Himachal Pradesh, contesting from the Hamirpur assembly constituency in the state's Legislative Assembly elections.
The given name Ashish (also spelt Aashish or Asheesh) is widely used among Hindu families in India and the Indian diaspora. The Sharma surname is one of the most common Indian surnames, historically linked to priestly and scholarly occupations and recorded across states such as Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Delhi, as well as in Nepal.
Because of the frequency of both the given name and surname, "Ashish Sharma" appears prominently in Indian public records, sports rosters, film and television credits, academic publications and electoral rolls. Disambiguation by profession, region or affiliated organisation is therefore commonly required when referring to the individual concerned.