He graduated from the Dr. Hari Singh Gaur University of Sagar in Madhya Pradesh.

He also hosted Sarkaar Ki Duniya, a reality show which took place on Mango Island in Karwar, Karnataka.

In 2010, he featured in the Star Plus show Kaali- Ek Agnipariksha, where he played the negative role of Thakral.

Rana received recognition for his negative role in Dushman, where he played a cold blooded psychopathic killer.

In 2021, he won the Filmfare OTT Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Web Original film for his performance as a grief-stricken father in Pagglait.