Veteran Bollywood actor Ashish Vidyarthi and his wife, Rupali Barua, were involved in a road accident in Guwahati, Assam, sustaining minor injuries. The incident occurred while the couple was crossing a street and they were struck by a motorcycle. Both were promptly taken to a hospital for medical attention.
Ashish Vidyarthi Shares Details of the Guwahati Accident
Ashish Vidyarthi took to Instagram to provide a health update and clarify the situation for his concerned fans. In a video message, the actor revealed that the accident happened the previous day. He emphasized that while they were under medical observation, both he and Rupali were doing fine.
"Rupali and I are well. We are under observation but doing well. Thank you for your love," read the caption on his social media post. He directly addressed the media coverage, stating he was doing the live session to share the facts and prevent sensationalism.
Actor Provides Assurance on Condition of All Involved
In his detailed update, Vidyarthi was careful to mention the well-being of the motorcyclist involved in the collision. He informed his followers that he had checked with the police and learned that the bike rider had also regained consciousness. The actor expressed his wish for everyone's speedy recovery, saying, "Sab ka achcha ho, sab theek rahe."
He described his injuries as minor, using the phrase "Chhota sa chot aya hai… but absolutely fine." His wife Rupali remained under observation at the hospital as a precautionary measure.
Background on Ashish Vidyarthi's Personal Life
The accident involves the actor's second marriage. Ashish Vidyarthi tied the knot with Assam-based entrepreneur Rupali Barua in 2023. Prior to this, he was married to Piloo Vidyarthi for 22 years; the couple amicably parted ways in 2022. They share a son together.
On the professional front, Ashish Vidyarthi was most recently seen as a participant in the Amazon Prime Video reality show 'The Traitors India', hosted by Karan Johar. The show featured a host of other celebrities including Uorfi Javed, Karan Kundrra, and Anshula Kapoor.
