Ashutosh Rana Says Villain Roles Got Him 'Equal Love' As Heroes: 'Still Talked About After 30 Yrs' | Exclusive

Ashutosh Rana is known for playing complex characters with brilliance on screen. Now that he will be seen with Vijay Raaz in Murder in Mahim, fans are excited to see what cinematic magic the two veteran actors will bring to the screen. Ashutosh Rana recently opened up about his character and why playing negative characters early in his career worked in his favour.

While talking about playing an intense character in Murder in Mahim, Ashutosh Rana said “I’m known for playing complex characters, and my portrayal in Murder in Mahim is something I have never explored before. The emotions and persona of this character in the series attracted me the most to say yes to this role. Audiences will get to see me doing something that I have never done before!”

He added, “Playing negative characters in the early stages of my career really worked out well for me. When I look back today, I see it as an achievement because my characters are still alive in my audiences’ hearts, and they are still being talked about after three decades. At a time when protagonists were the main focus of movies, audiences showered equal love for a villain. Yeh meri bahut badi upalabdhi (achievement) aur blessing hai.”

The trailer of the series was dropped recently and left fans impressed. Murder in Mahim is a social commentary diving into a chilling murder mystery and unveiling the gritty underbelly of Mumbai, while also spotlighting the reconnection of old friends Peter (portrayed by Ashutosh Rana) and Jende (played by Vijay Raaz). Based on a highly praised novel by Jerry Pinto, the series is directed by Raj Acharya and produced by Tipping Point Films and Jigsaw Pictures. Joining Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz are talented actors Shivani Raghuvanshi and Shivaji Satam in key roles.

Set against the backdrop of a gruesome murder at Mahim station, the show follows Peter as he gets embroiled in the investigation of this dark crime. Matters intensify when his son, Sunil, becomes a suspect. Amid this, Peter and Jende find themselves immersed in a realm of hidden longings, extortion and unvoiced love as they pursue the elusive killer. Murder in Mahim will be available to stream on JioCinema from May 10.