Ashutosh Rana is an famous Indian actor and producer. He was born on 10th November 1967, in Gadarwara, India. The actor, Ashutosh Rana is best known for his War (2019), Hungama 2 (2021), Samrat Prithviraj (2022), Rashtra Kavach Om (2022), Pathaan (2023), Tiger 3 (2023) and Lakeerein (2023). One of the most notable stars who has consistently essayed negative characters with conviction and finesse, Ashutosh Rana is an Indian actor who predominantly appears in Hindi cinema. Immortalizing the role of the cold-blooded murderer and psychopath killer, Gokul Pandit, Ashutosh gained prominence with Tanuja Chandra`s Ghulam, released in 1998. He won several awards, including the Filmfare Award for Best Performance in a Negative Role, for his role as Gokul Pandit.
The following year he collaborated with Tanuja again and delivered yet another chilling performance in the movie Sangharsh, portraying the role of Lajja Shankar Pandey, a religious fanatic. For the consecutive year, he went on to win the Filmfare Best Villain Award with critics praising his performance.
The popular actor Ashutosh has since then appeared in movies such as Kasoor (2001), Raaz (2002), Haasil (2003), Kalyug (2005), Awarapan (2007), Zila Ghaziabad (2013), Shorgul (2016), Phillauri (2017) and Jeena Isi Ka Naam Hai (2017). Apart from appearing in Hindi films, Ashutosh has also appeared in several Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi films.
He made his Telugu movie debut with the 2004 movie Venky and has since then appeared in movies such as Okka Magadu (2008), Balupu (2013), Pataas (2015), and Chuttalabbai (2016). In 2012, he essayed the lead role of Annachi in the Tamil action comedy movie Vettai. He followed this up with the movies Meaghamann (2014), Vaalu (2015), and Tamilselvanum Thaniyar Anjalum (2016).
Ashutosh has also shown his presence on Indian television, starring in shows such as Swabhimaan (1995), Waris (1998), Kaali-Ek Agnipariksha (2010), and Kabhi Kabhi. His 2018 projects include Dhadak, Mulk, Yeh Kaisa Tigdam, Saakshyam, and Simmba. His 2019 ventures include Milan Talkies, Kalki, Chicken Curry Law, and War. His 2020 releases include Bhoot – Part One: The Haunted Ship and Baaghi 3. His 2021 releases include Pagglait, Shamshera, Prithviraj, and Hungama 2.
He spent his childhood in Gadarwara, where he finished primary school. He used to play the role of Ravana in the local Ramleela productions. He is a cousin of Rameshwar Neekhra, two times MP of Narmadapuram (Lok Sabha constituency), and state vice president of the Indian National Congress.
He went to the National School of Drama, New Delhi, and studied acting. He has done many plays with Satyadev Dubey in Prithvi Theatre.Rana is married to Renuka Shahane also a Bollywood actress. They have two sons, Shauryaman and Satyendra.