Ravi Kishan
| Ravi Kishan | |
|---|---|
 Ravi Kishan at Santan Film Muhurat | |
| Born |
Ravi Kishan Shukla 17 July 1969[1] Santacruz, Mumbai, India[1] |
| Other names | Babbu |
| Occupation | Actor, Voice actor |
| Years active | 1992—present |
| Spouse(s) | Preeti[1] |
| Parent(s) | Pt. Shyama Narayan Shukla and Jadavati Devi |
Ravi Kishan Shukla (born 17 July 1969), popularly known as Ravi Kishan, is an Indian actor and television personality, who works in Hindi cinema and Bhojpuri cinema.[2] He has also acted in a few Telugu films.[3] In 2006, he participated in Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother.[4] He was also a contestant on Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 in 2012.
Career
In June 2008, Kishan was awarded the Most Popular Actor award at ETV Bhojpuri Cinema Samman 2008 function. Popular reality shows like Big Boss[5] and more recently Ek Se Badhkar Ek - Jalwe Sitaron Ke have brought him to the front line of top Indian television actors. In 2008, he started co-hosting the celebrity dance-based reality show Bathroom Singer, Ek Se Badhkar Ek – Jalwe Sitaron Ke on Zee. Kishan also hosted a reality show, Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, on NDTV Imagine for two seasons. Kishan has worked with film directors like Shyam Benegal[6] and Mani Ratnam in 2010.
A film starring Kishan, Jala Debh Duniya Tohra Pyar Mein, produced by American film company PUN Films, was shown in the India Pavilion at the Cannes Film Festival 2010.
In 2013, Kishen was one of the judges on the reality TV show, Sales Ka Bazigar telecast on ETV.[7] The show aimed to find the best salesperson in Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand. The top ten people who made it to the finales were to be employed by the presenter of the show, Su-kam Power Systems - the winner would get a package of ten lacs per annum, followed by the first runner up winning a package of six lacs per annum.[8] It was first of its kind show to find best salesperson in India which saw participation from over 10,000 people from regions across Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand.[9] Kishan's work is managed by his manager Bilquis Kapadia since 2012.
Political career
Kishan joined Indian National Congress from Jaunpur constituency in Uttar Pradesh.[10]
Personal life
Kishan is a Brahmin.[11] He is married to Preeti, they have four children. His father lives in his hometown, Bisuin (Barain) in Kerakat tehsil.Jaunpur District. Bisuin is a small village on the border of Varanasi in Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, consisting of about 20 families.[1]
Selected filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Language | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Pitambar | Hindi | ||
| 1993 | Rani Aur Maharani | Hindi | ||
| 1994 | Zakhmi Dil | Abhimanyu | Hindi | |
| 1994 | Aag Aur Chingari | Hindi | ||
| 1994 | Udhaar Ki Zindagi | Hindi | ||
| 1996 | Laalchee | Hindi | ||
| 1996 | Aatank | Mahesh Kumar | Hindi | |
| 1996 | Army | Kartar | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Sher-E-Bazar | Shekar | Hindi | |
| 1997 | Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin | Hindi | ||
| 1997 | Jai Hanuman | Shri Krishna | Hindi | TV series |
| 1998 | Hamaara Faisla | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Kudrat | Hindi | ||
| 1998 | Keemat | Mohan Tripathi | Hindi | |
| 1999 | Aaya Toofan | Hindi | ||
| 2000 | Justice Chowdhary | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | 500 Ka Note | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Hello Inspector | Inspector Vijay | Hindi | TV series |
| 2002 | Marshal | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Guru Mahaguru | Hindi | ||
| 2003 | Saiyaan Hamar | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2003 | Tere Naam | Rameshwar | Hindi | |
| 2003 | Hawayein | Hindi | TV Serial | |
| 2004 | Pandit Ji Batai Na Biyah Kab Hoi | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2004 | Aan | Raghu Shetty | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Raja Bhai Lagey Raho | Raja Bhai | Hindi | |
| 2005 | Gehri Chaal | Hindi | ||
| 2005 | Dulha Milal Dildar | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2005 | Hum To Ho Gayi Tohar | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2005 | Raja | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2006 | Phir Hera Pheri | Hindi | ||
| 2006 | Ab Ta Banja Sajanwa Hamaar | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2006 | Banke Bihari M.L.A | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2006 | Ganga | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2006 | Gabbar Singh — A Tribute To World's Greatest Villain | Govardhan Singh aka Gabbar Singh | Bhojpuri | |
| 2007 | Deal – In Crime | Hindi | ||
| 2007 | 1971 | Captain Jacob | Hindi | |
| 2008 | Welcome to Sajjanpur | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Ram Balram | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Luck | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Kanoon Hamra Mutthi Me | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Rangbaaj Daroga | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Bidai | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Bhoomiputra | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Khatailaal Mithai Laal | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Money Hai Toh Honey Hai | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Bihari Mafia | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Rangbaz Daroga | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Loot | Hindi | ||
| 2009 | Chandu Ki Chameli | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2009 | Dil Diwana Thakur | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Balidaan | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Satyamev Jayte | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Mukti | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Devra Bada Satawela | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Jala Deb Duniya Tohra Pyar Mein | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Raavan | Mangal | Hindi | |
| 2010 | Banaras Ke Babuaa Surat Ke Chhori | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Ram Pur Ke Lakshman | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Laharia Loota E Rajaji | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Well Done Abba | Hindi | ||
| 2010 | Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2010 | Kab Takk | Hindi | ||
| 2011 | Chitkabrey — The Shades of Grey | Rakesh Choubey | Hindi | |
| 2011 | Piywa Bada Satavela | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2011 | Hamar Devdas | Bhojpuri | Bhojpuri Version Of Devdas | |
| 2011 | Mallyuddh | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2011 | Kehu Hamse Jeet Na Paye | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2011 | Faulaad | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2011 | Mohalla Assi | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2011 | Santan | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2011 | Sajna Saath Na Chhute | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2011 | Man from Benaras | English, Hindi | ||
| 2012 | Aazaan | Pandey (controversial RAW Agent) | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal | Chandrabhan | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Kaisan Piyawa Ke Charitarwa | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2012 | Prem Vidrohi | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2012 | Dangerous Ishq | Durgam Sah (Durgam Sah's First life) | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Agent Vinod | Rajan | Hindi | |
| 2012 | Dhamaal Kaila Raja | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2012 | Kaisan Piywa Ke Charittar Ba | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2012 | Chaalis Chauraasi | Shakti Chinappa | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Dhurandhar — The Shooter | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2013 | Bullet Raja | Sumer Yadav | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Bajatey Raho | Mohanlal Sabbarwahl | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Issaq | Teeta Singh (Tybalt) | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Mere Dad Ki Maruti | Pathan | Hindi | |
| 2013 | Zilla Ghaziabad | Rashid Ali | Hindi | |
| 2014 | Race Gurram | Maddali Shiva Reddy | Telugu | |
| 2014 | Lucky Kabootar | Hindi | ||
| 2015 | Second Hand Husband | Gurpreet's Brother | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Miss Tanakpur Haazir Ho | Bheema | Hindi | |
| 2015 | Kick 2 | Solomon Singh Thakur | Telugu | |
| 2015 | Pandit Ji Batai Na Biyah Kab Hoi 2 | Bhojpuri | ||
| 2016 | Dishoom | Hindi | ||
| 2016 | Ghayal Once Again | Hindi | ||
| 2016 | Love Aur Rajneeti | Lead Actor | Bhojpuri | Released 8 January 2016[12] |
| 2016 | Supreme | Beeku | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Okka Ammayi Thappa | Anwar | Telugu | |
| 2016 | Global Baba | Inspector Jacob | Hindi |
Dubbing career
In 2007, Ravi Kishan has given his Bhojpuri-dubbing voice to Tobey Maguire's role as Spider-Man in the third film, marking this to be the first Hollywood blockbuster film to ever also include a Bhojupri voice dub, along with Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu voice-dubs in the film dubbing industry in India. This planned him to create a superhero film on his own, later on.[13]
Dubbing roles
| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spider-Man 3[14] | Tobey Maguire | Peter Parker/Spider-Man | Bhojpuri | English | 2007 | 2007 | First ever Hollywood film to receive a Bhojpuri dub. |
Reality television
- As contestant
| Year | Show | Standing |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Bigg Boss 1 | Finalist |
| 2012 | Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5 | 10th Place Eliminated 7th on 11 August 2012 |
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 "My father saved me from becoming a male prostitute: Ravi Kishan". The Times of India. 31 October 2013. Retrieved 3 March 2014.
- ↑ Ravi Kishan makes a hat-trick with Vidhata Sify.com, 24 September 2008.
- ↑ Ravi Kishan is enjoying his run in Telugu films
- ↑ Ravi Kishan is bridging the 'gap' Agencies Screen (magazine), 2 July 2008.
- ↑ "Ravi Kishan to enter Bigg Boss house". ndtv.com. 20 November 2008.
- ↑ "Worth a trip". rediff.com. 19 September 2008.
- ↑ "Ravi Kishan to judge Sales Ka Baazigar on ETV". Telly Chakkar. 9 April 2013.
- ↑ "Sales ka Baazigar' hunt starts in Lucknow". India Infoline. 22 April 2013.
- ↑ "First time in India, reality talent hunt show to find best salesperson". Times of India. 8 July 2013.
- ↑ "Congress's first list for LS polls: Rahul, Sonia, Nilekani among 194 candidates named". The Times of India. PTI. 8 March 2014. Retrieved 8 March 2014.
- ↑ "Ravi Kishan may jump into poll fray". The Times of India. 8 January 2009. Retrieved 2016-04-09.
- ↑ "Ravi Kishan and Anjana back again". Times of India. Retrieved 11 January 2016.
- ↑
- ↑ Priyanka Nahata (30 June 2011). From tacky clothes to loud acting Bhojpuri Cinema has come a long way. Mybangalore.com. Retrieved on 25 July 2012.