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| Ravi Kishan | |
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 Ravi Kishen in Dulha Milal Dildaar with Nagma |
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| Born | Ravi Kishan Shukla, July 17, 1971 Jaunpur, Uttar Pardesh |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1992 - present |
| Spouse(s) | Preeti |
| Official website | |
Ravi Kishan' (born 1971) is an Indian film actor and television personality, who works in both Hindi cinema as well as Bhojpuri cinema [1]. In 2008, he shot to popularity when he participated in Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother. There, not only did he make his name known outside the Bhojpuri community in a big way, but also, almost became a household name. [2].
He has also starred in a number of commercially successful Bhojpuri films, frequently starring opposite Nagma. He has been quoted by the BBC as saying "Bhojpuri cinema is like home-cooked food." [3]
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Early life
Born Ravi Kishan Shukla, in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, in the household of a Pujari family of Pandit Shyam Narain Shukla.
Career
Ravi Kishan has been awarded as the best Bhojpuri Actor time and again. In June 2008 he was awarded the Most Popular Actor at ETV Bhojpuri Cinema Samman 2008 function. Recently he has been declared Best Actor in regional film category by Journalist Association of India in a function held at Delhi where the award was given to Ravi Shukla by Sheila Dikshit, Chief Minister of Delhi. This versatile actor has proved his talent of versatile acting in Bhojpuri as well as several Hindi films.
Popular reality show Big Boss and more recent Ek Se badhkar Ek have have bought him to front line of top Indian Television actors. He had to undergo a struggle in his early days when he arrived in Mumbai and presented himself to various directors and producers all in vain. Bhojpuri Cinema is now a 100 crore industry giving livelihood to nearly forty thousand people directly or indirectly.
Ravi Kishan started his own company Mahadev Production in 2008, to produce Bhojpuri Films [4]. First film of the company, Bihari Mafia has completed its shooting schedules and is now on the editing table.
In 2008, he started co-hosting, celebrity dance-based reality show Yeh Hai Jalwa (9X)[5]. He is now hosting a popular television show Bathroom Singer. He is hosting a television show in Zee TV with the name Ek se badhkar ek - Jalwe sitaron ke. A total of 16 stars will participate in this show in a total of 8 jodis (couples). Each pair will comprise one dancer and one singer. These teams will then appeal to the viewers for votes in order to win the coveted title of "Sabse Badkar Jodi".
Personal life
- He is married to Priti and has 3 daughters and a son.
Selected filmography
- Ram Avtaar ( Bhojpuri) (Announced)
- Rangbaaj Daroga ( Bhojpuri) (2009)
- Kanun hamra mutthi me) Bhojpuri) (2009)
- Well Done abba (2010)
- Balidaan( Bhojpuri) (2010)
- Satyamev Jayte ( Bhojpuri)(2010)
- DEVDAAS ( Bhojpuri) Announced)(Featuring Bhagyashree
- Na Ghar Ke na Ghat Ke(2010)
- Mukti (2010)
- Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)
- 1971 (2007)
- Deal - In Crime (2007)
- Gangaa (2006) Featuring Amitabh Bachchan
- Banke Bihari M.L.A(2006)
- Ab Ta Banja Sajnwa Hamaar (2006)
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
- Dil Diwana ThakurT009) [1]
- Chandu ki Chameli
- Loot (2009)
- Raavan (2009)
- Weldone Abba (2009)
- Rangbaz Daroga(22009)
- Bihari Mafia(2009) meli]](2009)
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai Featuring Aftab Shivdasani and Govinda (2009)
- Khatailaal Mithai laal(2009)
- Bhoomiputra(2009)
- Luck(2009)
- Bidai(ohar Ho Gayil
- Raja (2005)
- Hum To Ho Gayi Tohar(2005)
- Dulha Milal Dildar (2005)
- Gehri Chaal (2005)
- Raja Bhai Lagey Raho (2005)
- Aan (2004)
- Pandit ji batai na biyah kab hoi(2004)
- Tere Naam(2003)
- Saiyaan Hamar(2003)
- Guru Mahaguru (2002)
- 500 Ka Note (2001)
- Justice Chowdhary (2000)
- Aaya Toofan (1999)
- Keemat (1998)
- Kudrat (1998)
- Agnee Morcha (1997)
- Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997)
- Sher-E-Bazar (1997)
- Aatank (1996)
- Laalchee (1996)
- Aag Aur Chingari (1994)
- Zakhmi Dil (1994)
- Rani Aur Maharani (1993)
- Pitambar (1992)
- Awards
- 2005 - Best Actor ( First Bhojpuri Film Award)
- 2006 - Best Actor ( Second Bhojpuri Film Award)
- 2007 - Best Actor ( Third Bhojpuri Film Award)
- 2008 - Best Actor ( Fourth Bhojpuri Film Award)
- 2007-08 Best Actor National Award (Regional) By Journalist Association of India[www.journalistassociationofindia.org]
References
- ^ Ravi Kishan makes a hat-trick with Vidhata Bhojpuria.com, Sify.com, 24 September , 2008.
- ^ Ravi Kishan is bridging the 'gap' Agencies Screen (magazine), Jul 02, 2008.
- ^ Amarnath Tewary "Move over Bollywood, here's Bhojpuri BBC News, 15 December 2005.
- ^ Ravi Kishan turns producer Bhojpuria.com, Sify.com, 16 May , 2008.
- ^ Ravi Kishan joins as host on Yeh Hai Jalwa Bhojpuria.com, Sify.com, 16 May , 2008.
External links
- Ravi Kishan, Official website
- Ravi Kishan at the Internet Movie Database
- Ravi Kishan: Filmography at Bollywood Hungama
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