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Abhishant Rana Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated September 15, 2026 • 6 min read

Quick Info

Date of birth17 January 2001

Age21 Years (as of 2022)

BirthplaceTunuhatti Chamba, Himachal Pradesh

ProfessionActor

NationalityIndian

Marital statusUnmarried

FamilyFather - Sudarshan Rana; Mother - Veena Rana; Brother - Vikrant Rana

Abhishant Rana Biography

Indian actor Abhishant Rana gained recognition for his role as the teenage Gurnam Singh (Gary) in Netflix’s 2022 crime-thriller series CAT. A theatre-learн

Early life and background
Abhishant Rana was born on 17 January 2001 in Tunuhatti Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. He grew up in the region and lists Hauri Devi, Kangra, as his hometown. He completed his schooling across several institutions, including Guru Nanak Public School in Dalhousie, Comet Mensa S.S. School in Dehri for grades six through ten, and C.R.C. Govt. S.S. School in Rehan, Kangra for eleventh and twelfth standard. Rana later attended the School of Open Learning at Delhi University and earned a bachelor’s degree in English honours.

Career
Rana is an actor whose first screen credit came with the 2022 Netflix series CAT, where he portrayed the younger version of Gurnam Singh, credited in the show as Teen Gary. The role placed him opposite the series’ older lead, with Randeep Hooda playing the adult Gurnam Singh. CAT, a crime-thriller that reached a wide streaming audience, served as Rana’s entry into on-screen acting.

Before and alongside his screen work, Rana developed his craft in theatre. He trained and performed with Kshitij Theatre Group in Delhi, participating in stage productions organized by the company. That theatre background is noted as a formative part of his training and early performance experience.

Public profile
Physically, Rana’s listed height is approximately 177 cm (about 5 feet 10 inches) and his weight around 60 kg (132 lbs). He has black hair and black eyes. Nationality is Indian, and his zodiac sign is Capricorn.

Family and personal life
Abhishant comes from a family headed by his parents Sudarshan Rana and Veena Rana. He has a brother named Vikrant Rana. As of information available from 2022, he is unmarried. Publicly known details about romantic relationships are not available.

Interests and influences
In interviews, Rana has spoken about admiring the work of established performers across generations. He has referenced figures such as Dilip Kumar, Moin Akhter, and Ranbir Kapoor when discussing artists whose work he appreciates.

Latest updates
Rana’s most notable recent credit is his television debut in CAT (2022) on Netflix, where he gained visibility for his portrayal of the teenage Gurnam Singh. He continues to be associated with theatre work through Kshitij Theatre Group, suggesting ongoing involvement in stage performance alongside his screen projects.
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Recent Work

CAT

Played the role of teen Gurnam Singh (Teen Gary) in the Netflix crime-thriller series

2022
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Career Highlights

  1. Debut role as Teen Gurnam Singh (Gary) in Netflix series CAT (2022)
  2. Theatre training and performances with Kshitij Theatre Group in Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Abhishant Rana born?

17 January 2001

What is Abhishant Rana known for?

Actor

What is Abhishant Rana’s marital status?

Unmarried