Ashutosh Rana

Biography

Ashutosh Rana born in Gadarwara, Madhya Pradesh is an Indian actor working in the Hindi Film and Telugu Film industry.

He finished his Primary School education in Gadarwara and used to play the role of Ravana in the city of Ramleela. Later, he went to the National School of Drama (New Delhi) for acting.

He started his career with the Television Serial "Swabhimaan" and after that appeared in many serials like Farz, Saazish, Kabhi Kabhi, Waris, etc.

He started his film career with the movie Dushman", playing a psychopath killer, and after that worked in many films such as Raaz, Haasil, Kasoor, LOC, Ab ke baras, and Gunaah.

He is married to the actress Renuka Shahane and has two sons.

In 2000, Ashutosh Rana signed a film with a leading man titled "Checkmate" opposite Raveena Tandon. He played the role of a silent lover. The film was shelved.

In 2002 he signed a film titled " Din Police Ka " that got shelved. He was playing a lead positive role.

In 2001 he signed a film titled "Underworld". He was playing the role of an honest cop in a lead role. The film was shelved.

Alumnus of the Hari Singh Gour University, Madhya Pradesh.

Was highly active in theatre and stage plays during his academic years and particularly gained good notice for portraying the demon king Ravana during Ramleela.

Rana and Nana Patekar hold the record for the most number of Filmfare Awards won in the Best Villain category with 2 each. Also, Rana both the awards consecutively for Dushman[1999] and Sanghars[2000].