In 2000, Ashutosh Rana signed a film a leading man titled "Checkmate" opposite Raveena Tandon. He played the role of a silent lover. The film got shelved.
In 2002 he signed a film titled " Din Police Ka " that got shelved. He was playing a lead positive role.
In 2001 he signed a film titled "Underworld". He was playing the role of a honest cop in a lead role. The film got shelved .
Alumnus of the Hari Singh Gour University, Madhya Pradesh.
Was highly active in theatre and stage plays during his academic years and particularly gained good notices for portraying the demon king Ravana during Ramleela.
Rana and Nana Patekar hold the record for the most number of Filmfare Awards won in the Best Villain category with 2 each. Also, Rana both the awards consecutively for DUSHMAN[1999] and SANGHARSH[2000].