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Acclaimed Actor Ashutosh Rana Reflects on Embodying Ravan, the Demon King
4 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Ashutosh Rana discusses his role as Ravan in the play 'Humare Ram'
- Rana states understanding Lord Ram is key to portraying the negative character of Ravan
- Rana speaks about the lasting impact of his iconic villain role in the 1998 movie Dushman
In a candid conversation on the Unpolitics podcast, acclaimed actor Ashutosh Rana opened up about his experience of portraying the demon king Ravan in the play 'Humare Ram'. The interview, which coincided with Sharadiya Navami and Dussehra, explored Rana's childhood ambition to play this iconic character, stemming from his fascination with the Ramlila, the legendary tale of Lord Ram.
During the discussion, Rana emphasized that to truly embody the role of Ravan, one must first understand the character of Lord Ram. He stated, "If a negative energy doesn't transform after coming in contact with a positive energy like Ram, then a question mark arises." The conversation also delved into the concept of manifestation and the lasting impact of Rana's portrayal of the villainous Gokul Pandit in the 1998 movie Dushman, which the host recalls with a sense of fear.
Additionally, Rana spoke about the profound influence of his Guru, Dev Prabhakar Ji Shastri, on his life and career. Listeners can look forward to more engaging discussions on the Unpolitics podcast.
