Introduction of Ashutosh Rana
Ashutosh Rana, one of the leading actors of the Hindi film industry, is known for his acting skills, deep voice and impressive villainy. He created a special place in the hearts of the audience by playing the character of a psycho killer in the film 'Dushman' and Lajja Shankar Pandey in 'Sangharsh'. But do you know that he chose his name himself at the age of just three and a half years? Inspired by a mantra of Lord Shiva, he adopted the name 'Ashutosh'.
story of naming
Ashutosh Rana was born on 10th November, and the story behind his name is very interesting. Once during a conversation, he told that his family members used to call him 'Rana ji' and he did not have any formal name until he came up with his own.
One day, Lord Shiva was being worshiped in his house, and Pandit ji was chanting mantras. Then, after hearing the mantra 'Om Ashutoshaya Namah', little Ashutosh's attention fell on that word. He asked the Pandit ji its meaning, and when he was told that it was the name of Lord Shiva, he immediately told his mother that his name would now be Ashutosh. In this way, he made his mark at such a young age.
hobby of acting since childhood
Ashutosh Rana was born on 10 November 1967 in Gadarwara, Madhya Pradesh. He was fond of acting since childhood. At the age of four, he performed on stage for the first time and loved playing the role of Ravana in the local Ramlila.
To pursue his passion for acting, he trained at the National School of Drama, Delhi. After this, he came to Mumbai and got the opportunity to work in Mahesh Bhatt's TV show 'Swabhiman'. After starting with television, he gradually made his mark in the world of entertainment.
identity in films
The 1998 film 'Dushman' gave Ashutosh Rana a new identity in Hindi cinema. In this film, he played the character of a dangerous psycho killer, which impressed the audience. After this, his performance as Lajja Shankar Pandey in the film 'Sangharsh' made him even more famous.
However, he did not limit himself to only negative roles. He played various roles in films like 'Ghulam', 'Jaanwar', 'Raaz', 'Ab Ke Baras', 'Haasil', 'Kalyug', 'Awarapan', 'Sonchiriya' and 'Simmba'. Today, Ashutosh Rana is known for his powerful voice and diversity of acting. His story shows that sometimes a decision made in childhood can shape a lifetime.