In a surprising turn of events, renowned Bollywood actor Ashutosh Rana recently shared a shocking incident from his college days, revealing that he had physically confronted police officers. The incident unfolded during his time at Dr. Hari Singh Gour University in Madhya Pradesh, where he was pursuing his education.

The actor disclosed that the confrontation arose when he learned that his friends had been falsely accused of eve-teasing, leading to a public thrashing by the police. Disturbed by the injustice, Rana decided to take matters into his own hands. Recounting the incident, he stated, “I knew if I tried to escape, they would catch and beat me right there. So, sitting inside the police van seemed like a better option. The situation was chaotic until I reached the police station, where approximately 1,500 students had gathered in my support.”

As a student leader at the time, Rana was well-loved among his peers. The next morning, he was taken to the magistrate’s bungalow, where he was granted bail. Reflecting on the incident, the actor explained, “I sat for my exams immediately, and afterward, we protested with a hunger strike at the civil lines police station. Despite not causing any trouble, we were still subjected to violence.”

Opening up about his journey as a student leader, Rana shared that when colleges imposed bans on student politics, he felt broken and directionless. However, his path took a positive turn when he moved to Delhi and enrolled in the National School of Drama (NSD). This incident serves as a revelation into the actor’s tumultuous past, showcasing a different facet of his life before achieving fame in the entertainment industry.

Ashutosh Rana‘s candid confession about the incident sheds light on the challenges he faced during his formative years and the resilience that eventually led him to pursue a successful career in acting.