Guess Who: Ashutosh Rana is one of the most talented actors of Hindi cinema. He has done more than 100 films in his career so far and in all the films the actor has proved his strong acting skills. However, among all these films of Ashutosh Rana, ‘Dushman’ directed by Tanuja Chandra; Was appreciated the most. Ashutosh grabbed more limelight than the lead star cast in the film. He played his character so brilliantly that people were shocked to see him.
Ashutosh Rana was heavy on Kajol-Sanjay Dutt
Let us tell you that the ‘enemy’ Ashutosh Rana played the role of the main villain and psychopathic-killer Gokul Pandit. In this film, Ashutosh was overshadowed by the lead star cast Kajol and Sanjay Dutt. Ashutosh Rana had no dialogues in many scenes of the film. Nevertheless, he was successful in creating shivers in the hearts of the audience with his expressions. ‘enemy’ This was Ashutosh’s first film and with this film itself he joined the list of talented actors of Bollywood. According to media reports, the character of Gokul Pandit became so popular that directors started making more films based on similar psycho-killer characters.
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Ashutosh Rana received many awards for Dushman
Ashutosh Rana received Filmfare Award for Best Actor in Negative Role Category, Zee Cine Award, Sansui Viewers Choice Award and Screen Award for this film. Was also found, in this film Kajol played the double role of Sonia and Naina Sehgal. In the film, Sanjay Dutt played the role of a blind army officer Major Suraj Singh Rathore. Dushman also stars actors Jas Arora, Tanvi Azmi, Pratima Kazmi, Anupam Shyam, Pramod Moutho and others in important roles. This film was produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt.
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Interesting facts related to this film
- Let us tell you that according to IMDB report, this film Shahrukh Khan, Aamir Khan and Bobby Deol were also offered but they all rejected the film.
- After which Sanjay Dutt was selected to play the role of Major Suraj Singh Rathore. Was selected.
- Initially, Sridevi and Manisha Koirala were being considered for the main lead actress in the film, but they refused, after which Kajol was signed for the film.< /li>
- Made with a budget of Rs 4 crore, ‘Dushman’ It was released in theaters on 29 May 1998 and earned Rs 10.16 crore. This film was commercially successful at the box office.
