Ravi Kishan

{{Infobox person | name = Ravi Kishan | image = Ravi_Kishan_2024.jpg | image_caption= Ravi Kishan in 2024 | birth_date = 17 July 1969 (age 56)

| birth_place = Bombay, Maharashtra, India (now Mumbai) | nationality = Indian | occupation = Actor, Politician, Film Producer, Television Personality | years_active = 1992–present | known_for = Acting in Bhojpuri and Hindi cinema; Member of Parliament from Gorakhpur | notable_works= Laapataa Ladies, Jala Debh Duniya Tohra Pyar Mein, Race Gurram | awards = Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor, IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor, Sansad Ratna Award 2025 | spouse = Priti Shukla (m. 1993) | children = 4 (1 son, 3 daughters) | parents = Shyam Narayan Shukla (father), Dhaneshwar Shukla (mother) | political_party = Bharatiya Janata Party (2017–present) | other_party = Indian National Congress (2014–2017) | website = Official Website }}

Introduction

Ravi Kishan (born Ravindra Shyamnarayan Shukla on 17 July 1969) is an Indian actor, film producer, and politician. He serves as a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Gorakhpur, representing the Bharatiya Janata Party. He has acted in Bhojpuri, Hindi, and Telugu films and is known for his versatile roles in Indian cinema. In 2025, he received the **Sansad Ratna Award** for his contribution to parliamentary work.

Early Life and Education

Ravi Kishan was born on 17 July 1969 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. He was the youngest of five siblings. His family originally hails from Kerakat in the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, where he lived for about seven years. He studied up to class 12 at **Rizvi College**, Bandra West, Mumbai.

Personal Life

Ravi Kishan married Priti Shukla on 10 December 1993. The couple has four children – one son and three daughters. His daughter, **Riva Kishan**, made her acting debut in *Sab Kushal Mangal* (2020). Another daughter, **Ishita**, joined the Indian Army in 2023 as an NCC cadet.

Film Career

Ravi Kishan began his acting career in the early 1990s and gained popularity through Bhojpuri films. He became widely recognized after participating in the reality show *Bigg Boss* (2006), where he was the second runner-up. He later appeared in *Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5* (2012) and hosted TV shows like *Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka* on NDTV Imagine.

In 2010, his Bhojpuri film *Jala Debh Duniya Tohra Pyar Mein* was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival. He made his Telugu debut with *Race Gurram* (2014), Kannada debut with *Hebbuli* (2017), and Tamil debut with *Monisha En Monalisa* (1999). He won **Filmfare** and **IIFA Awards** for Best Supporting Actor for his role in *Laapataa Ladies* (2023).

Political Career

Ravi Kishan entered politics in 2014 by joining the **Indian National Congress**, contesting from Jaunpur in the general elections. In 2017, he joined the **Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)** and contested from **Gorakhpur** in the 2019 general elections, winning with a margin of over 3 lakh votes. He was re-elected in **2024**, defeating **Kajal Nishad** of the Samajwadi Party by over one lakh votes.

Achievements and Recognition

Received **Sansad Ratna Award (2025)** for parliamentary performance
Won **Filmfare Award** for Best Supporting Actor (*Laapataa Ladies*)
Honored with **IIFA Award** for Best Supporting Actor (*Laapataa Ladies*)
Awarded **Most Popular Actor** at ETV Bhojpuri Cinema Samman (2008)

Notable Works

Laapataa Ladies (2023)
Jala Debh Duniya Tohra Pyar Mein (2010)
Race Gurram (2014)
Hebbuli (2017)
Sab Kushal Mangal (Producer, 2020)