Happy Birthday Ashutosh Rana: 5 films that prove that he is an exceptional actor

Ashutosh Rana Birthday : Actor Ashutosh Rana, one of the most bankable actors in the industry, is celebrating his birthday today. He has aced the negative roles and left a mark in the history of Indian cinema. He is also known as the OG villain of the industry.

On Ashutosh Rana’s birthday, let’s take a look at some of his powerful performances that prove his versatility.

Mulk (2018)

In this courtroom drama, Ashutosh Rana played the role of a bigoted public prosecutor. The film also stars Taapsee Pannu, Rishi Kapoor, and Prateik Babbar. The film revolves around relevant communal issues. It is about a family which practices a particular religion, but society gets them in trouble for the same.

Awarapan (2007)

Ashutosh played the antagonist, Bharat Daulat Malik, in this romantic drama. The film starred Emraan Hashmi, Shriya Saran, Mrinalini Sharma, and Ashutosh Rana in lead roles.
A hitman Shivam, who works for gangster Malik, is asked to keep an eye on his mistress. However, he soon learns that she has been a victim of sex trafficking and decides to unite her with her lover.

Badal (2000)

Ashutosh played the role of DIG Jai Singh Rana and received immense appreciation for his performance. The film stars Rani Mukerji and Bobby Deol in lead roles.
The story revolves around Badal who had a tragic childhood. His entire family was murdered in a village massacre by ruthless police officer Jaisingh Rana. Years later, Badal becomes a dreaded terrorist whose main target in life to avenge his family's death.

Sangharsh (1999)

This psychological action horror thriller film starred Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta in lead roles. Ashutosh played the role of a trans woman who is a religious fanatic. He used to kidnap children and sacrifice them to attain immortality. He was also awarded the Filmfare Award for his performance in the movie.

Dushman (1998)

Ashutosh played the role of postman Gokul Pandit, who is a serial killer and rapist, in this psychological thriller film. The 1998 film starred Kajol and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.
Sonia is raped and murdered by Gokul. Her twin sister Naina then takes help from a retired Major Suraj Singh Rathod, a man with visual impairment, and plans to avenge her sister’s death.

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