Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana appeared on TV9 Bharatvarsh’s ‘Bhakti and Shakti’ program, where he was interviewed and asked about various aspects of his life, including his college years. He recalled his involvement in student politics and shared an incident where he reacted when his friend was hurt by a police officer. He also discussed his success in achieving a first-division, a moment he celebrated by returning home with a celebratory parade featuring drums and his academic results.
Rana was questioned about his political activities during college. He revealed how he responded to the police’s actions against his friends. Rana shared his perspective, reflecting on his upbringing in the Bundelkhand region of Madhya Pradesh. He described his view of a ‘man’ as someone who emerges stronger from struggles, and his view of a ‘woman’ as someone who holds the power to fight for justice.
He elaborated that growing up, people may engage in actions that may not align with social norms. He noted the police’s role in maintaining order. Rana mentioned how he, during his college days, had once confronted a police officer, later protesting against him, emphasizing his dedication to truth.
Ashutosh’s family was concerned about his studies due to his political activism. Rana explained that he achieved a first-division and commemorated it by leading a procession, displaying his mark sheet, and celebrating with the beat of drums, to share his success with his family.