In an interview with Hindustan Times, Ashutosh Rana opens up about his plans to enter the political world.
Ashutosh Rana was not too long ago in Delhi for his play, Humare Ram.
In a candid dialog with Hindustan Times, Ashutosh shared his ideas on doubtlessly venturing into politics, in addition to his current return to his theatrical roots with the play Humare Ram.
On his political aspirations
When requested a couple of potential foray into politics, Ashutosh was simple and clear in his response.
“We all are in politics as we are part of a democracy. We all have a right to vote, which means that every person is part of the political world,” Ashutosh tells us in Hindi.
The actor continues, “The solely distinction is that some folks attain the Parliament and a few persons are a part of the entire political system from the highway… “Today, I believe we need many more people to raise awareness on the streets. Because agar sadak jagi rahegi toh sansad saji rahegi aur aur sansad saji rahi toh sadak jagruk rahegi (If the streets are awake, the parliament will be vibrant, and if the parliament is vibrant, the streets will be aware).”
He emphasised that not everybody may be a part of the Parliament. “I am a part of the over 175 crore people of the country. So, I have no ambition to enter the political world at the moment, and don’t even wish to,” says the actor, including, “I have political knowledge and understanding but don’t have any such ambition. Also, I am talking about my present state of mind as I don’t believe in making any plans for the future”.
“I don’t plan anything and leave it to god. I believe in the truth of the moment,” says the actor, who will quickly be seen in War 2.
On reconnecting with theatre
Ashotosh, identified for his roles in tasks resembling Dushman, Sangharsh and Pagglait, not too long ago returned to theatre after 24 years. He performs the function of Ravan within the play Humare Ram, which is offered by Felicity Theatre. He was in Delhi not too long ago for the play, and isn’t travelling to cities resembling Kolkata, Rajkot and Ahmedabad with the play.
Talking about going again to theatre, Ashutosh mentions, “Theatre is our home ground. A place where my acting journey started”.
“I got back to theatre after 2000. The peace and comfort that an actor gets while performing in theatre can’t be matched with anything…. It is really special. We communicate and connect with the audience while performing on the stage,” says the actor, who began his journey with the National School Drama.
When requested why he remained away for therefore lengthy, Ashutosh mentions that he was ready for the suitable time and proper function. “I aspired to take theatre to the next level and it was done through this play Humare Ram… It is a larger-than-life story. We had to reflect the grandeur, and the stage, which we were able to do with the play. feel blessed that I got this, which was worth the wait,” he wrapped up.
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