Ravi Kishan
| Ravi Kishan | |
|---|---|
 Ravi Kishan at Santan Film Muhurat | |
| Born |
Ravi Kishan Shukla, 17 July 1971 Jaunpur, Uttar pradesh[1] |
| Other names | Babbu |
| Occupation | Actor, Voice actor |
| Years active | 1992–present |
| Spouse(s) | Preeti |
| Parent(s) | Pt. Shyama Narayan Shukla and Jadavati Devi |
Ravi Kishan Shukla (born 17 July 1971), popularly known as Ravi Kishan, is an Indian actor and television personality, who works in Hindi cinema and Bhojpuri cinema.[2] In 2006, he participated in Bigg Boss, the Indian version of Big Brother.[3]
Career
In June 2008 Ravi Kishan And Ajit Kumar Singh was awarded the Most Popular Actor award at ETV Bhojpuri Cinema Samman 2008 function. Popular reality shows like Big Boss[4] 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. Ravi Kishan also hosted a reality show, Raaz Pichhle Janam Ka, on NDTV Imagine for two seasons. Ravi Kishan has worked with film directors like Shyam Benegal[5] and Mani Ratnam in 2010.
A film starring Ravi Kishan,Ajit Kumar Singh, 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, Ravi Kishen was one of the judges for reality TV show, “Sales ka Bazigar” - the show was telecasted on ETV.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8]
Political career
He joined Indian National Congress and lost 2014 Loksabha election from Jaunpur constituency in Uttar Pradesh.[9]
Personal life
Ravi Kishan is married to Preeti; they have four children. His father lives in his hometown, Bisuin (Barain), Jaunpur. Bisuin is a small village on the border of Varanasi Jaunpur district of Uttar Pradesh, consisting of about 20 families.[1]
Selected filmography
| Movie Name | Language | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pandit Ji Batai Na Biyah Kab Hoi 2 | Bhojpuri | 2015 | |
| Global Baba | Hindi | 2014 | |
| Lucky Kabootar | Hindi | 2014 | |
| Race Gurram | Telugu | ||
| Tanu Weds Manu 2 | Hindi | ||
| Kick 2 | Telugu | 2015 |
- Ghayal Returns
- Dhurandhar- The Shooter (BHOJPURI) (2013)
- Bullet Raja (2013)
- Bajatey Raho (2013)
- Issaq (2013)
- Mere Dad Ki Maruti (2013)
- Zilla Ghaziabad (2013)
- Jeena Hai Toh Thok Daal (2012)
- Kaisan piyawa ke charitarwa (bhojpuri) (2012)
- Prem Vidrohi (BHOJPURI) (2012)
- Dangerous Ishq (2012)
- Agent Vinod (2012)......Rajan
- Dhamaal Kaila Raja (2012)(In Production)
- Kaisan Piywa ke Charittar ba (Bhojpuri)(2012)
- Chaalis Chauraasi (2012)......Shakti Chinappa
- Chitkabrey - The Shades of Grey (2011)
- Piywa Bada Satavela (Bhojpuri) (2011)
- Hamar Devdas(Bhojpuri Version Of Devdas) (2011)
- Mallyuddh (Bhojpuri) (2011)
- Kehu Hamse Jeet Na Paye (Bhojpuri) (2011)
- Faulaad (Bhojpuri) (2011)
- Aazaan (2012)......pandey, A Controversial RAW Agent
- Mohalla Assi (2011)
- Santan (2011)
- Sajna Saath Na Chhute (2011)
- Madhav
- Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008)......Ajit Kumar Singh
- Ram Balram,(2009)
- Well Done Abba (2010) ...... Ajit Kumar Singh
- Na Ghar Ke Na Ghaat Ke (2010)...... Madan Khachak
- Kab Takk (2010) (under production)
- Man from Benaras (English and Hindi) (2011)
- Banaras Ke Babuaa Surat Ke Chhori (2010)
- Ram Pur Ke Lakshman (Bhojpuri) (2010)
- Laharia Loota E Rajaji (Bhojpuri) (2010)
- Chitkabrey (Hindi) (2011)......Rakesh Choubey
- Jala Deb Duniya Tohra Pyar Mein (Bhojpuri) (2010)
- Raavan (2010) ....Mangal (Hindi)
- Ganga Janma Saraswati (Bhojpuri) (Announced)
- Ram Avtaar (Bhojpuri) (Announced)
- Devra Bada Satavela (Bhojpuri) (2011)
- Rangbaaj Daroga (Bhojpuri) (2009)
- Kanoon Hamra Mutthi Me (Bhojpuri) (2009)
- Luck (2009)......Ajit Kumar Singh Aurangabad
- Balidaan (Bhojpuri) (2010)
- Satyamev Jayte (Bhojpuri) (2010)
- Devdaas (Bhojpuri) (announced) (featuring Bhagyashree)
- Mukti (2010)
- 1971 (2007)......Captain Jacob
- Deal – In Crime (2007)
- Gabbar Singh – A Tribute To World's Greatest Villain (Bhojpuri) (2006) ..... Govardhan Singh Aka Gabbar Singh
- Ganga (2006)
- Banke Bihari M.L.A (2006)
- Ab Ta Banja Sajanwa Hamaar (2006)
- Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
- Dil Diwana Thakur (2009)
- Chandu Ki Chameli
- Loot (2009)......V.P.Singh
- Raavan (2009)
- Rangbaz Daroga (2009)
- Bihari Mafia (2009)
- Money Hai Toh Honey Hai (2009)......Parag Batra
- Khatailaal Mithai Laal (2009)
- Bhoomiputra (2009)
- Bidai(2009)
- Raja (2005)
- Hum To Ho Gayi Tohar (2005)
- Dulha Milal Dildar (2005)
- Gehri Chaal (2005)
- Raja Bhai Lagey Raho (2005)......Raja Bhai
- Aan (2004)......Raghu Shetty
- Pandit Ji Batai Na Biyah Kab Hoi (2004)
- Tere Naam (2003)......Rameshwar
- Saiyaan Hamar (2003)
- Guru Mahaguru (2002)
- Marshal (2002)
- 500 Ka Note (2001)
- Justice Chowdhary (2000)
- Aaya Toofan (1999)
- Keemat (1998)......Mohan Tripathi
- Kudrat (1998)
- hamaara faisla(1998)
- Agnee Morcha (1997)
- Koi Kisi Se Kum Nahin (1997)
- Sher-E-Bazar (1997)......Shekar
- ARMY (1996)......Kartar
- Aatank (1996)......Mahesh Kumar
- Laalchee (1996)
- Udhaar Ki Zindagi (1994)
- Aag Aur Chingari (1994)
- Zakhmi Dil (1994)......Abhimanyu
- Rani Aur Maharani (1993)
- Pitambar (1992)
- Jai Hanuman(1997).......... as Shri Krishna
Dubbing career
In 2007, Ravi Kishan has given his Bhojpuri-dubbing voice to Toby 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.[10]
Dubbing roles
| Film title | Actor | Character | Dub Language | Original Language | Original Year Release | Dub Year Release | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spider-Man 3 [11] | Toby 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 |
|---|---|---|
Eliminated 7th on 11 August 2012 |
See also
- Raaz Pichle Janam Ka
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "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 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.
- ↑
- ↑ 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.
External links
- Ravi Kishan at the Internet Movie Database
- Ravi Kishan: Filmography at Bollywood Hungama
- Ravi Kishan Next Bhojpuri Film 'Son Of Bihar'
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