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Ashutosh Rana
Indian actor, poet and author From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Ashutosh Ramnarayan Neekhra (born 10 November 1967), known professionally as Ashutosh Rana, is an Indian actor, producer, author and television personality. He has worked in predominantly Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil films along with working in various Indian television shows. He is known for his portrayal of negative roles. He has received several awards including a Filmfare OTT Award and two Filmfare Awards.[1][2][3]
Besides his acting career, he is an author and philanthropist. Some books written by him include 'Maun Muskaan Ki Maar' and 'Ramrajya'.[4]
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Early and personal life
Rana was born on 10 November 1967 in Gadarwara, Madhya Pradesh. He lived in Ahmedabad, Gujarat in his childhood. He graduated from the Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University of Sagar in Madhya Pradesh. He is the cousin of Rameshwar Neekhra, an Indian politician. He is married to actress Renuka Shahane.[5]
Career
Television
Rana appeared in the television serial Swabhimaan, which was followed by serials such as Farz, Sazish, Jax Kabhi, Waris. He anchored the TV show, Baazi Kiski. He has also hosted Sarkaar Ki Duniya, a reality show which took place on Mango Island in Karwar, Karnataka. In 2010, he featured in the Star Plus show Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha, where he played the negative role of Thakral.
Films
Rana received recognition for his negative role in Dushman, where he played a cold blooded psychopathic killer. Throughout his career, he has predominantly played negative and supporting roles. He has won two Filmfare Awards for Best Villain for his performances in Dushman and Sangharsh.
Apart from featuring in Hindi films, he has appeared in Tamil, Telugu and Kannada language films.
In 2021, he won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original film for his performance as a grief-stricken father in Pagglait.
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Filmography
| † | Denotes film or TV productions that have not yet been released |
Hindi films
Telugu films
Tamil films
Kannada films
Marathi films
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Television
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Awards and nominations
- Zee Cine Awards
- Filmfare Awards
- Won - Best Performance in a Negative Role for Dushman[16][17]
- Won - Best Performance in a Negative Role for Sangharsh[18][17] South Indian International Movie Awards
- Nominated - SIIMA Award for Best Actor in a Negative Role (Telugu) for Tadakha
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Bibliography
- Rana, Ashutosh (2019). Maun Muskan Ki Maar. Prabhat Publication. p. 200. ISBN 978-9352669813.
- Rana, Ashutosh (2024). Ramrajya. Kautilya Books. p. 312. ISBN 978-9390885183.
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External links
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