Ashutosh Rana Birthday: When actor recalled proposing to wife Renuka Shahane with poem: ‘Teen mahine hum phone a friend khelte rahe…’

Ashutosh Rana Birthday: When actor recalled proposing to wife Renuka Shahane with poem: ‘Teen mahine hum phone a friend khelte rahe…’

As a dedicated follower of Indian cinema, I have always admired the captivating performances of Ashutosh Rana and Renuka Shahane. Their love story, reminiscent of a classic Bollywood romance, is one that has touched many hearts.


Ashutosh Rana is known as one of the most gifted actors in the industry and found fame through his portrayal of the villain Gokul Pandit in Dushman (1988). He is married to actress Renuka Shahane from Hum Aapke Hain Kaun, who are considered one of the sweetest couples in the business. In a past interview, Ashutosh Rana shared that their relationship grew over time and they frequently used the “Phone a Friend” feature with each other for about three months before he proposed to her using a heartfelt poem.

In 2020, the actor joined The Kapil Sharma Show alongside his wife, Renuka Shahane. During their appearance, they shared details about their relationship and romantic history that dates back two decades. They disclosed that they initially crossed paths during the premiere of Hansal Mehta’s first directorial film, Jayate.

Initially fond of Shahane’s productions, Rana disclosed that director Ravi Rai had expressed interest in collaborating with him and Renuka Shahane on a project. If the chance arises, he obtained Renuka’s phone number from the filmmaker, who provided guidance. Rai mentioned that the actress typically doesn’t respond to calls from unknown numbers or after 10 PM.

Consequently, Ashutosh left a message on Renuka’s answering machine, extending his greetings for Dussehra. He chose not to disclose his identity to her as he believed the actress might trace his number if she wanted to converse with him. Eventually, Renuka responded to his well-wishes via her sister, and their playful conversations over calls persisted for approximately three months.

He said, “Maine usi din raat ko 10:30 baje inhe call kardia aur kaha Thank you Renuka ji aapne apna number de dia. Aur aise teen mahine hum phone a friend khelte rahe.” ( I called her at 10:30 that day and said Thank you, Renuka ji, for giving your number, and we continued playing phone a friend for three months.) 

After spending a few months deepening their relationship, the actor penned a unique poem as a proposal for Shahane, knowing they both appreciated poetry. When he revealed it, they discovered they shared this passion. If she reciprocated his feelings, she would say “Yes,” and that’s exactly what happened; the rest, as they say, is history.

In the year 2001, Renuka and Ashutosh exchanged wedding vows in Madhya Pradesh. Together, they’ve built a family with two wonderful sons, Shauryaman and Satyendra. They’ve been husband and wife for 23 years now, and their bond is a testament to the love they have for each other. In every moment, they make sure to appreciate the significance of one another in their lives.

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2024-11-10 04:52