Rasika Agashe was born on January 12, 1987, in Mumbai, India. She hails from a middle-class Marathi family and developed a passion for acting at an early age, influenced by her exposure to theatre. Rasika pursued her education at the National School of Drama (NSD), where she honed her skills in acting. She is married to actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and the couple has a daughter together. Rasika's career spans both film and theatre, where she has made a name for herself with her versatile performances.