With career-defining roles in Sangharsh, Dushman, and Raaz, actor Ashutosh Rana established himself as one of the prominent Bollywood villains of the late 1990s and early 2000s. For his negative depictions in Dushman (1998) and Sangharsh, he also received two Filmfare Awards (1999). Ashutosh has also appeared in movies of various genres, including the black comedy Pagglait, the action thriller War, and the romantic comedy Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania.
Ashutosh has worked in numerous Marathi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada movies in addition to Hindi movies. In addition to acting, he also works as a writer, producer, TV host, and book. Some of his books are “Ramrajya” and “Maun Muskaan Ki Maar.”
Ashutosh has said some catchy lines throughout his film career. Let’s look at five of the actor’s best movie lines in honour of his 55th birthday.
There is no ignoring the fact that Bollywood wouldn’t be the same without the evil guys. Nearly all excellent directors have frequently remarked that a protagonist isn’t a hero unless he confronts a true nemesis. And there is one such classic villain in Indian cinema who has frequently given audiences the willies and turned them against him with his flawless acting. None other than Ashutosh Rana is the subject of our discussion. Ashutosh has made a name for himself in the industry by nailing the villainous characters and putting on performances that are so good that the audience can both root for the hero and despise the villain to the core. He has never restricted himself to a certain audience. Let’s look at some of his best performances in honour of his 55th birthday:
Dushman
Ashutosh portrayed a terrible villain in this psychological thriller starring Sanjay Dutt and Kajol. He even took up the Filmfare award for Best Actor in a Negative Role for his chill-inducing performance. Ashutosh did a fantastic job of embodying a postman turned serial killer.
Sangharsh
Being transgender on camera, especially so early in his career, not only demonstrated Ashutosh’s courage to try new things but also his adaptability. Even now, Ashutosh continues to terrify audiences of all ages with what is regarded as one of his most riveting performances.
Kalyug
Ashutosh made a big impression in 2005 thanks to his talent in the multi-starrer Kalyug. In the Mohit Suri-directed film, Ashutosh stood out among other actors like Kunal Kemmu, Emraan Hashmi, Amrita Singh, and Atul Parchure.
Awarapan
Without a doubt, his performance as Malik was one of his most understated yet lethal portrayals. Ashutosh, who at first sees himself as the lead character, is a mobster who goes so far as to murder his kid, who is portrayed by Emraan Hashmi.
Mulk
Ashutosh didn’t always win people over by portraying gangsters or horrifying psycho-killers. The actor made a point of showcasing his flexibility at every stage of his career. Ashutosh astounds the audience in 2018 by portraying an anti-Semitic public prosecutor. Ashutosh excelled in some of the most brilliant courtroom dramas ever produced in Bollywood.
