Ashutosh Rana

Ujjain (Madhya Pradesh) [India], April 4 : Actor Ashutosh Rana offered prayers at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple in Madhya Pradesh's Ujjain on Thursday morning. In videos of the actor's visit, Ashutosh can be seen dressed in a white kurta pyjama, teamed up with a black Nehru jacket. He attended the 'Bhasma Aarti' and sought blessings from Baba Mahakal (Lord Shiva) on the occasion. After the 'Bhasma Aarti', Ashutosh reached the threshold of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, worshipped Baba Mahakal, and sought his blessings. According to the priests of the temple, following the tradition, the doors of Baba Mahakal were opened in the Brahma Muhurta, and after that, 'abhishek' of Lord Mahakal was performed with Panchamrit, which included milk, curd, ghee, sugar, and honey. This was followed by the 'Bhasma Aarti' along with beating of drums and blowing of conch shells. Ashutosh Rana is renowned for his roles in films such as 'Dushman' and 'Sangharsh,', and has also appeared in films like 'Pathaan', 'War', 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', 'Dhadak', 'Simmba', and 'Raaz', among several others. He will be next seen in director Ayan Mukerji's action thriller film 'War 2', which also stars Hrithik Roshan, and NTR Jr in the lead roles.Directed by Ayan Mukerji, 'War 2' is scheduled to hit theatres on Independence Day 2025. Recently, Yash Raj Films introduced Hrithik Roshan's character in a post-credit scene from the Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer 'Tiger 3,' generating excitement among fans for the upcoming sequel. The film is a sequel to the 2019 action thriller film 'War', which starred Hrithik, Tiger Shroff, and Vaani Kapoor in the lead roles.Directed by Siddharth Anand, this high-octane action drama minted Rs 200 crore within seven days of its release in 2019. It's touted to be one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of that year.

War 2,' featuring actors Hrithik Roshan and NTR Jr.Discussing the much-anticipated sequel, actor Ashutosh Rana, who also appeared in 'War' and Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan' as Colonel Luthra, told ANI, "We are going to start soon, I hope the way everyone loved War and Pathaan they will also like 'War 2'. This is a spy universe and in it the missions themselves are thrilling, so audience will definitely enjoy it."Directed by Ayan Mukerji, 'War 2' is scheduled to hit theaters on Independence Day 2025. Recently, Yash Raj Films introduced Hrithik's character in a post-credit scene from the Salman Khan-Katrina Kaif starrer 'Tiger 3,' generating excitement among fans for the upcoming sequel.The film is a sequel to the 2019 action thriller film 'War' which starred Hrithik Roshan, Tiger Shroff and Vani Kapoor in the lead roles.Directed by Siddarth Anand, this high-octane action drama minted Rs 200 crores within seven days of its release in 2019. It's touted to be one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of that year.

Ashutosh Rana, renowned for his roles in films such as 'Dushman' and 'Sangharsh,' expressed joy and said that he felt a divine feeling that permeates in every part of the body when he attended the Pran Pratishtha ceremony held at the Shree Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya.Talking to ANI, Ashutosh expressed his joy, stating, "Ye sabke liye ek aanand ka vishay hai (This is a matter of great joy for everyone). Shree Ram's birth took place in Ayodhya and the meaning of Ram is 'rome rome mein prakashit hone wali chetna' (the consciousness that shines in every pore)."Interestingly, Rana is currently working on a play titled 'Humare Ram,' dedicated to Lord Ram. He explained,"..Humare Ram is based on Ram Katha. We are going to present the entire Ramayana to the viewers within a span of three hours. I am coming back to theatre after 23-24 years...This is very thrilling...Our play is dedicated to Shree Ram."A National School of Drama (NSD) alumnus, Ashutosh's last stage play was 'Purush' in 2001, directed by Vijay Mehta. He has also made appearances in various TV shows, including Mahesh Bhatt's 'Swabhimaan,' followed by serials like 'Farz' and 'Sazish.'The play will be held at the Kamani auditorium in New Delhi from January 25 to January 28.The Ram Lalla idol was unveiled at the Pran Pratishtha ceremony on January 22 after the hour-long rituals in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who led the ceremony.Ashutosh has also appeared in films like 'Pathaan', 'War', 'Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania', 'Dhadak', 'Simmba', 'Raaz' among several others.He will be next seen in director Ayan Mukerji's action thriller film 'War 2' which also stars Hrithik Roshan, and NTR Jr in the lead roles.

Governor of Uttar Pradesh Anandiben Patel, launched the trailer of Ashutosh Rana and Bidita Bag-starrer 'Lakeerien' at Raj Bhawan, Lucknow.'Lakeerien,' a compelling socio-drama addressing the crucial and underreported issue of marital rape, is poised to captivate audiences and ignite important conversations. It is a powerful narrative that delves into the complexities of consent and domestic violence within the confines of marriage.On the occasion of the trailer launch on Thursday, director Durgesh Pathak stated, "The film has the power to not just entertain but also enlighten. Lakeerien is a testament to the transformative potential of cinema. Through storytelling, we strive to challenge norms, spark conversations, and bring about positive change in society."The movie depicts Kavya's (Tia Bajpai) struggle as she seeks justice against her husband, Vivek Damodar Agnihotri (Gaurav Chopra), for the horrible act of marital rape.Kavya's battle for justice becomes the film's major theme, shedding emphasis on the legal and societal hurdles that victims of marital rape endure.With a tale set in popular Uttar Pradesh locales, 'Lakeerein' displays the scars of marital rape not only on her life but also on the lives of her maid Naseema and her friend Anita, both of whom have experienced similar crimes in their marriages.In the courtroom, Bidita Bag's character, Advocate Geeta Bishwas, faces off against Ashutosh Rana's character, Advocate Dudhari Singh. Geeta's fight against injustice calls into question society's moral ideals and its proclivity to recognise marital rape.Apart from Ashutosh and Bidita, it stars Tia Bajpai, Gaurav Chopra and Aman Verma, Rajesh Jais, Saharsh Shukla, Mukesh Bhatt, Anil Rastogi, Ali Mohammad in pivotal roles.Produced by Naval K Tandon, Kavita Pathak, and Dinesh Kumar, co-produced by Swarnika Pandey, Varun Mishra, Soni Mishra, Pawan Gaur, and Naren Gedia and directed by Durgesh Pathak, is distributed by Reliance Entertainment.'Lakeerien', a Powerful Tale of Justice and Marital Rape is set to release on November 3, 2023.

Ashutosh Rana and Bidita Bag are all set to come up with a courtroom drama 'Lakeerein,' which will be released on November 3. The drama deals with the sensitive subject of marital rape and consent within marriage. Taking to Instagram, trade analyst Taran Adarsh shared the updates on Tuesday. He wrote, "ASHUTOSH RANA - BIDITA BAG - TIA BAJPAI: 'LAKEEREIN' MOTION POSTER OUT NOW... 3 NOV 2023 RELEASE... #Lakeerein to release in *cinemas* on 3 Nov 2023... Distributed by #RelianceEntertainment. Starring #AshutoshRana, #BiditaBag, #TiaBajpai, #GauravChopra, #RajeshJais and #AmanVerma. Directed by Durgesh Pathak... Produced by Naval Kishore Tandon, Kavita Pathak and Dinesh Kumar.""Lakeerein" depicts Kavya's (Tia Bajpai) struggle as she seeks justice against her husband, Vivek Damodar Agnihotri (Gaurav Chopra), for the horrible act of marital rape.Kavya's battle for justice becomes the film's major theme, shedding emphasis on the legal and societal hurdles that victims of marital rape endure.With a tale set in popular Uttar Pradesh locales, 'Lakeerein' displays the scars of marital rape not only on her life but also on the lives of her maid Naseema and her friend Anita, both of whom have experienced similar crimes in their marriages.In the courtroom, Bidita Bag's character, Advocate Geeta Bishwas, faces off against Ashutosh Rana's character, Advocate Dudhari Singh. Geeta's fight against injustice calls into question society's moral ideals and its proclivity to recognise marital rape.Apart from Ashutosh and Bidita, it stars Tia Bajpai, Gaurav Chopra and Aman Verma, Rajesh Jais, Saharsh Shukla, Mukesh Bhatt, Anil Rastogi, Ali Mohammad in pivotal roles.Director Durgesh Pathak shared, "'Lakeerein' is more than just a film, it is a call for change. It challenges societal norms, questions the morality of our legal system, and advocates for the recognition of marital rape as a crime. The film prompts us to reflect on the importance of consent and the need to provide protection and justice to married women who face such heinous acts within their marriages."Durgesh Pathak's directed 'Lakeerein' is produced under the banner of Image & Creation, BTC Multimedia Productions, and Black Pearl Movies, and distributed by Reliance Entertainment. The film is scheduled for release on November 3rd, 2023.

Sanya Malhotra starrer 'Pagglait' turned 2 on Sunday.The 'Dangal' actor took to Instagram stories and shared a series of clips from the film to mark this occasion. The video features Ashutosh Rana and Sanya's scene from the movie.Sharing the video, she wrote, "2 saal ho gaye. #Pagglait."She also shared a behind-the-scenes video of herself with a theme song in the background.She captioned the video, "#2yearsofPagglait."The movie revolves around the story of a young woman, Sandhya (played by Sanya), who has recently lost her husband and is now in search of her identity. The actor's performance as a young widow trying to carve her identity shines.Struggling to mourn the untimely death of her husband, Sanya delivers some really quirky lines to lighten up the mood of the situation her character finds herself in. As everyone around her expects her to grieve, all she can think of is binging on panipoori and a chilled cola.While the family prepares for the last rites and other ceremonies, life seems to be going normally for Sandhya. Her friend rushes to be by her side, hoping to console the young widow but Sandhya's attention was on the comments of the social media post in which she announced her husband's death.There is an interesting turn with a sudden windfall in terms of insurance money pushing the situation further in the black comedy realm. A life insurance agent walks into the house and reveals that her husband has left behind Rs 50 lakhs under his wife's name. As the family contemplates what to do next in order to keep their son's money within the family, Sandhya seems to have other plans. One of the powerful dialogues of Sandhya (Sanya) says, "Jab ladki logo ko akal aati hai..log unhe pagglait hi kahte hai (when women become wise, the world calls them mad," which is sure to leaves viewers in splits.Helmed and written by Umesh Bist, the film boasts an ensemble cast including Ashutosh RanaSheeba ChaddhaSayani GuptaRaghubir Yadav, Natasha Rastogi, Rajesh Tailang, Shruti Sharma, Jameel Khan, Meghna Malik, Ananya Khare, Yamini Singh, Bhupesh Pandya, Chetan Sharma, Aasif Khan, Nakul Roshan Sahdev, Ashlesha Thakur, Sachin Chaudhary, and Saroj Singh.Produced by Guneet Monga under her banner Sikhya Entertainment.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Shah Rukh Khan (@iamsrk)Helmed by Siddharth Anand 'Pathaan' stars Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, John Abraham, Dimple Kapadia and Ashutosh Rana in the lead roles and is all set to hit the theatres on January 25, 2023.The two-minute-long trailer showcases Shah Rukh Khan and Deepika as spy agents standing against a powerful enemy, played by John Abraham, who is planning a big attack in India.Shah Rukh's character introduces with dialogue " Party Pathan ke ghar rakhoge to mehman navazi ke liye Pathan to ayega aur pathaake bhi layega."Soon after the 'Chak De India' actor shared the trailer, fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons."Pathan is here," a fan commented.Another fan wrote, "Party pathan ke ghar par rakhoge to mehmaan navazi ke liye pathan to aayega goosebumps.""Shah Rukh ka ab Vanvaas Khatam ...," a fan wrote.Recently, the makers unveiled the songs 'Besharam Rang' and 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' which received massive responses from the fans.'Pathaan' marks Deepika and Shah Rukh's fourth collaboration after their super hit films 'Om Shanti Om', 'Happy New Year' and 'Chennai Express'.Meanwhile, SRK will also be seen in director Atlee's upcoming action thriller film 'Jawan' and Rajkumar Hirani's 'Dunki'.Deepika, on the other hand, will be next seen in 'The Intern', in a Pan India film 'Project K' alongside actor Prabhas and in director Siddharth Anand's 'Fighter' opposite Hrithik Roshan.

Karan Tacker, Avinash Tiwary, Ashutosh Rana, Ravi Kishan, Anup Soni, Jatin Sarna, Nikita Dutta, Abhimanyu Singh, Aishwarya Sushmita and Shraddha Das will headline 'Khakee'.Speaking about his collaboration with Netflix and his upcoming series, Neeraj Pandey said "As an admirer of the platform which stands for such diversity in content and formats, I am elated to announce Friday Storytellers's Partnership with Netflix with our upcoming series 'Khakee-The Bihar Chapter'. This cop and crime thriller, set in the early 2000s, from the heartland of Bihar is a big story which we have been wanting to create and share for sometime and through the directorial lens of Bhav Dhulia and the production expertise of my partner Shital Bhatia, we have endeavoured to bring the flavour alive with the tonality and treatment. Shot in extreme trying circumstances at Jharkhand and Bihar across multiple Covid waves, it boasts of a talented ensemble depicting strong characters which we hope will resonate with the local and the global Netflix audiences"Monika Shergill, VP-Content, Netflix India, said "We are excited to bring one of India's beststorytellers, Neeraj Pandey on Netflix with his powerful crime drama series Khakee: The Bihar Chapter.A thrilling true story of the rise of a dreaded criminal and a determined cop, Neeraj will take the audiences in India and across the world on an intense and unparalleled journey through Bihar."More details regarding the project are awaited.

Updated: Aug 4, 2021 - 10:16 AM IST Shah Rukh Khan starrer Pathan shoot is on in full swing. The film stars Deepika Padukone, John Abraham and Dimple Kapadia. Now, another celebrated actor is joining the cast. Ashutosh Rana, who played the role of senior RAW officer in Hrithik Roshan Tiger Shroff led War, will reprise the role in Pathan. While SRK plays RAW officer, Kapadia is heading India's foreign intelligence agency.Ashutosh Rana's casting plays into the bigger picture of the multi-crossover that Aditya Chopra has planned for his espionage thrillers. Ashutosh played RAW joint secretary Colonel Sunil Luthra in War. He recently shot important sequences with Dimple Kapadia and Shah Rukh Khan. According to a daily, the actor will be the mastermind along with Kapadia who heads the mission that leads to SRK lock horns with John Abraham. The plan is to keep them as senior officials in future productions of the thrillers as well.Meanwhile, the hunt is on to cast someone suitable to play Salman Khan's boss in Tiger 3. It was earlier played by playwright-actor Girish Karnad who essayed the role of RAW chief, Dr. Shenoy. The crossover adds to the bigger picture with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan appearing in each other's films with plans to appear in War 2 apparently and so on.

Actor Ashutosh Rana, who recently received his first dose of vaccination against COVID-19, has revealed that he has tested positive for the novel virus. In a detailed post in Hindi on Facebook, he spoke about his health condition on April 13.He said, "If you get the information about the disorder that is developing in your body on this very auspicious day, then nothing fortunate than this can happen. It is a special blessing of Goddess Durga that I came to know today on a sitting day (beithaki) that I am suffering from corona, I have immediately moved in the direction of getting rid of this disorder, I have unwavering faith in the grace of his Holiness Gurudev Daddaji that I will soon I will be healthy."He further wrote, "I have also got my entire family tested, and their reports will come tomorrow. But after 7 April all the friends, well-wishers, and fans who have come in contact with me, you are requested to get yourselves tested.""With heartfelt greetings for the new year, I pray to Mahadev Shiva and Goddess Parvati to provide longevity to all of you, keeping you healthy, happy, happy, safe, so that our life can not only be successful but also meaningful," he concluded.Both Ashutosh Rana and Renuka Shahane recently received their first doses of vaccination.