Ravi Kishan Shukla, popularly known as Ravi Kishan, is an Indian film actor, politician, and television personality. He has acted in over 600 Bhojpuri and Hindi films and has won numerous awards for his performances. He is also a Member of Parliament representing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) from Gorakhpur constituency in Uttar Pradesh.
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Early Life and Education: Ravi Kishan was born on 17 July 1971 in Kerakat, Jaunpur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. He grew up in a poor family and had a tough childhood. He attended the National School of Drama in New Delhi and later moved to Mumbai to pursue his acting career.
Acting Career: Ravi Kishan started his acting career in 1992 with the Bhojpuri film “Bhumika” and soon became one of the most popular actors in the Bhojpuri film industry. He made his debut in Hindi cinema in 1992 with the film ” Pitambar ” but he got recognition with his role in the film “Tere Naam” in 2003, in which he played the character of Rameshwar. He has acted in several Hindi films including “Luck”, “Agent Vinod”, “Bullet Raja”, “Mukkabaaz”, “Batla House” and many more. He has also acted in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam films.
Apart from films, Ravi Kishan has also appeared in several TV shows like “Bigg Boss”, “Ek Se Badhkar Ek”, “Comedy Circus”, and “Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa”. He has hosted several reality shows and award functions as well.
Political Career: Ravi Kishan joined the BJP in 2017 and contested the 2019 Lok Sabha elections from Gorakhpur constituency in Uttar Pradesh. He won the election with a huge margin of over 3.01 lakh votes. He is currently serving as a Member of Parliament in the 17th Lok Sabha.
Personal Life: Ravi Kishan is married to Preeti Kishan and the couple has four children. He is a devotee of Lord Shiva and is often seen visiting various Shiva temples across the country. He is also a fitness enthusiast and practices yoga regularly.
Controversies: Ravi Kishan has been embroiled in several controversies throughout his career. In 2017, he was accused of smoking on the sets of a TV show, which led to a heated argument with another actor. In 2020, he was criticized for his remarks on drug abuse in the film industry during a debate in the Lok Sabha. He had claimed that the problem of drug abuse is prevalent in the film industry and that some people are trying to defame it. His comments were widely criticized and he faced backlash from several members of the film fraternity.
Awards and Recognition: Ravi Kishan has won several awards for his performances in films. He has won the Best Actor award at the Bhojpuri Film Awards and the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival Awards. He has also been awarded the Nandi Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Telugu film. In 2013, he was awarded the International Bhojpuri Film Award for Best Actor for his role in the film “Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal”. He has also been honored with the Yash Bharti Award by the Government of Uttar Pradesh for his contribution to Bhojpuri cinema.
Conclusion: Ravi Kishan is a versatile actor who has made a mark in the Bhojpuri as well as the Hindi
