Ravi Kishan
Ravi Kishan (Ravindra Shyamnarayan Shukla) is an Indian actor, film producer, and politician. He represents the Bharatiya Janata Party as a Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Gorakhpur.
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| Ravi Kishan in 2025 | |
| Born | 17 July 1969 (age 56) Bombay, Maharashtra, India (now Mumbai) |
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| Nationality | Indian |
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| 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(s) | Priti Shukla (m. 1993) |
| Parents | Shyam Narayan Shukla (father), Dhaneshwar Shukla (mother) |
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| Website | Official Website |
He is renowned for playing a variety of roles in Indian cinema and has appeared in Bhojpuri, Hindi, and Telugu films. His contribution to parliamentary work earned him the Sansad Ratna Award in 2025.
Early Life & Education
Ravi Kishan was born on 17 July 1969 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. He was the youngest of five siblings. He spent roughly seven years living in Kerakat, which is in the Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, where his family is originally from. He attended Rizvi College in Bandra West, Mumbai, until he completed class 12.
Personal Life
On December 10, 1993, Ravi Kishan wed "Priti Shukla." Three daughters and a son make up the couple's four children. Riva Kishan, his daughter, debuted as an actress in Sab Kushal Mangal (2020). In 2023, Ishita, another daughter, enlisted in the Indian Army as an NCC cadet.
Career
Film Career
Early in the 1990s, Ravi Kishan started acting and became well-known thanks to Bhojpuri movies. After competing in the reality show Bigg Boss (2006) and finishing as the second runner-up, he gained widespread recognition.
Later, he hosted TV programs like Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka on NDTV Imagine and starred in Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 (2012). The Cannes Film Festival screened his Bhojpuri film, Jala Debh Duniya Tohra Pyar Mein, in 2010.
Race Gurram (2014) marked his Telugu debut, followed by Hebbuli (2017) in Kannada and Monisha En Monalisa (1999) in Tamil. His performance in Laapataa Ladies (2023) earned him the Best Supporting Actor Filmfare and IIFA Awards.
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
Ravi Kishan has received several awards and honors throughout his career. In 2025, he was presented with the Sansad Ratna Award for his outstanding performance in parliamentary duties. As an actor, he won the Filmfare Award and the IIFA Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Laapataa Ladies. Earlier in 2008, he was named the Most Popular Actor at the ETV Bhojpuri Cinema Samman, recognizing his growing influence in Bhojpuri cinema and Indian entertainment.
Notable Works
Over the years, Ravi Kishan has appeared in several acclaimed films across different languages. Some of his notable works include Laapataa Ladies (2023), Jala Debh Duniya Tohra Pyar Mein (2010), Race Gurram (2014), and Hebbuli (2017). He also produced the 2020 film Sab Kushal Mangal, featuring his daughter Riva Kishan. These projects highlight his versatility as both an actor and producer in the Indian film industry.