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Quick Info
Date of birth17 July 1969
Age55 Years (as of 2024)
BirthplaceSantacruz, Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India
ProfessionPolitician, Actor, Entrepreneur
NationalityIndian
Marital statusMarried
SpousePreeti Kishan Shukla
FamilySon - Saksham Kishan; Daughters - Ishita Shukla, Tanishqa Shukla, Riva Shukla, (also listed: Shinnova Soni)
Net worthRs. 38.21 crore (as of 2024)
Ravi Kishan Biography
Ravi Kishan Shukla is an Indian actor-turned-politician who built a long career across Hindi and regional cinema before entering Parliament. Known for his,
Early life and backgroundRavi Kishan Shukla was born on 17 July 1969 in Santacruz, Bombay (now Mumbai). He spent his early childhood in Mumbai but moved with his family to Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, around the age of ten after his family’s dairy business ran into trouble. He grew up helping with farming on the family land and later worked as a newspaper seller to support the household.
Ravi is the youngest of several siblings. His father, Shyam Narayan Shukla, worked as a priest and ran a dairy; his mother is Jadavati Devi. The family’s financial struggles and a difficult relationship with his father were part of his formative years. At 17, with his mother’s encouragement, he left home and returned to Mumbai to pursue acting. He completed his schooling at Rizvi College of Arts, Science & Commerce in Mumbai and is reported to hold a B.Com degree in some records and a 12th-pass qualification in others.
Career
Ravi Kishan’s first screen appearance came in the early 1990s. His debut in Hindi cinema was the 1992 film Pitambar, a low-budget project that marked the start of a long and varied acting career. He worked steadily in Hindi films through the 1990s and took on television roles in mythological series, including portraying Shri Krishna in Jai Hanuman (1997) and appearing in Vishnu Puran (2000).
While attempting to establish himself in Bollywood, he accepted opportunities in regional cinema and soon became a major figure in Bhojpuri films. The move to regional cinema transformed his career and made him a household name in the Bhojpuri-speaking belt. In Hindi films, notable appearances that raised his profile included a supporting role in Tere Naam (2003), where he played a priest, and a memorable turn as gangster Chhote in the 2006 comedy Phir Hera Pheri. He also appeared as Ram Kumar in Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008).
Ravi’s filmography spans multiple Indian film industries. He debuted in Kollywood with Monisha En Monalisa (1999), in Tollywood with Race Gurram (2014), and in Sandalwood with Hebbuli (2017). His work has ranged from character roles in mainstream Hindi cinema to leading parts in regional projects.
Television and reality TV brought him broader public attention beyond films. He finished as second runner-up on the reality show Bigg Boss 1 (2006), which expanded his national visibility.
Politics
Ravi Kishan entered politics in 2014 when he joined the Indian National Congress and contested the Lok Sabha elections from Jaunpur, though he did not win that year. He later switched parties and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2017. Running on the BJP ticket, he won the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat in 2019 and served on parliamentary panels, including the Standing Committee on External Affairs and the Standing Committee on Industry, as well as consultative committees linked to the ministries of Road Transport and Highways, Power, and New and Renewable Energy. In 2024 he retained the Gorakhpur seat, winning by a margin of 103,526 votes.
Public profile
Over the years Ravi Kishan has received several awards and honours reflecting his contributions to regional cinema. These include acting awards at Bhojpuri and regional film festivals and state-level recognition from Uttar Pradesh. His hobbies are listed as travelling, watching films, and reading about art, literature and spiritual personalities of India.
Personal life
Ravi Kishan married Preeti (also spelled Priti) Kishan Shukla on 10 December 1993. The couple have children: a son, Saksham Kishan, and daughters Ishita Shukla, Tanishqa Shukla, and Riva Shukla. Ishita joined the defence forces under the Agnipath scheme in 2023; Tanishqa works as a business manager and investor; Riva is an actress. The licensed excerpt also records an additional daughter, Shinnova Soni, whose parentage has been the subject of a legal claim.
The actor’s background is often referenced in his work: his upbringing in a priest’s household informed his portrayal of a priest in Tere Naam. He is known to favour simple foods such as dal-roti and lists several classic Indian film actors among his influences.
Latest updates
In recent years Ravi Kishan has continued to divide his time between film projects and parliamentary duties. His political career has included committee assignments on external affairs, industry and transport, and advisory roles linked to energy ministries. He won the Gorakhpur constituency again in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The licensed excerpt also lists acting awards he received through 2025 for a supporting role in Laapataa Ladies.
Physical details and possessions
Ravi Kishan’s height is listed at approximately 5'9" (175 cm) and his weight around 65 kg (143 lbs). He is reported to own multiple vehicles and several residential and commercial properties. Financial declarations in the licensed material include details of movable and immovable assets and an estimated net worth figure provided for 2024.
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Recent Work
Won multiple Best Supporting Actor awards for his role in this film (2025)
2025Played Amrut Shah in this Sandalwood film (2017)
2017Appeared as Maddali Shiva Reddy in this Tollywood film (2014)
2014Career Highlights
- Debut in Hindi cinema with Pitambar (1992)
- Became a leading figure in Bhojpuri cinema
- Memorable Hindi roles in Tere Naam (2003) and Phir Hera Pheri (2006)
- Second runner-up on Bigg Boss 1 (2006)
- Elected MP from Gorakhpur (2019, 2024) and served on key parliamentary committees
Net Worth
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