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Indian Express
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Ravi Kishan developed obnoxious attitude after stardom, says his ego was beaten out of him after father and brothers' deaths: ‘Tevar chala gaya'
Ravi Kishan first brush stardom and success came only after he started appearing in Bhojpuri films in the 1990s. Such was the magnitude of his success that, by his own admission, he went a 'little crazy'. But, soon afterwards, life got him back on track. In a recent interview, Ravi shared that in the early 2000s, every film that he starred in was turning into a silver jubilee hit, meaning that ran in theatres for at least 25 weeks. He admitted that he was starting to behave in an obnoxious way because of his success, which was why his wife made him sign up for Bigg Boss. In a chat with Raj Shamani, Ravi shared, 'I had gone a little crazy. All my films were silver jubilees. Films are now in cinemas for a couple of weeks, but back then, all my films would be in theaters for 25 weeks. So one is bound to go a little crazy.' He added, 'Humko lagta tha kaat le kisiko.' Ravi shared that he had achieved this after a lot of struggle but his wife sensed that he was going overboard. 'And at that time, my wife sent me to Bigg Boss for 3 months and locked me in.' When asked what humbled him afterwards, Ravi shared, 'I encountered a lot of obstacles in life. My father died. Two of my older brothers died at a young age. All of my attitude, my ego went away after that.' He shared in Hindi, 'Papa chale gaye, tevar chala gaya (My father died, and my attitude went away with him.). He was my pride, my pride went away.' ALSO READ | Hari Hara Veera Mallu Review LIVE Updates: Early reviews trash Pawan Kalyan's 'lacklustre' actioner, point out flaws in VFX, call screenplay 'outdated' In the same chat, Ravi was asked about his biggest insecurity and he spoke about the fear of losing his wife Preeti. 'I love my wife, Preeti. I just pray to god that she must never fall ill. I don't want to watch her get old but I know she will get old. I know one day she will die. Either she will die first or I will, I know that too. I know that this will all happen,' he shared. He said that when he finds himself in the middle of some obstacle or controversy, his first call is to his wife. Calling his family his 'strength,' Ravi shared that they are his sounding board when it comes to his career in cinema, his appearances or whatever other problems he might encounter. 'My four kids, my wife and me – these are my protectors. I just listen to their voices and make all of my own decisions because these kinds of controversies will keep happening. You can't do much about it,' he said.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Ravi Kishan admitted stealing money from Temple and father's shop
Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan, active in Bollywood, once confessed that he stole coins from a temple and money from his father's shop. His father, a priest, punished him harshly, shaping Kishan's strength. He will next appear in 'Son of Sardaar 2'. Bhojpuri star Ravi Kishan launched his acting journey with a Hindi film and remains active in Bollywood today. Meanwhile, an old interview of Ravi has resurfaced on the internet, where he candidly confessed that during his childhood, he resorted to stealing in temples. Open Confession A few years ago, Ravi appeared on the television show Aap Ki Adalat, where he discussed a variety of topics openly and honestly. During the interview, when host Rajat Sharma asked him about rumors that he had stolen money from a temple and from his father's pocket, he admitted to it without hesitation, speaking candidly about the circumstances and not hiding anything. The Story Behind the Theft When Kishan was asked about stealing money from the temple and his father's shop, he explained that his father was a priest who also ran a milk shop. He said, 'Every Saturday, people used to stick coins on Hanuman ji's forehead, and I felt Hanuman ji was in trouble. So, when I went around, I took 10 paise, 5 paise, or 20 paise. I also took money from the shop. It was wrong, but I felt it was mine.' When his father found out, Kishan said he was beaten badly with a leather strap, and those punishments made him strong. Upcoming Film: 'Son of Sardaar 2' On the work front, Ravi will be next seen in the film 'Son of Sardaar 2'. It is an action comedy film directed by Vijay Kumar Arora and produced by Ajay Devgn , Jyoti Deshpande, N R Pachisia and Pravin Talreja. It is a spiritual sequel to the 2012 film 'Son of Sardaar'. The film also stars Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Mishra and the late Mukul Dev. It will release in theatres in August 2025.
Time of India
15 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ravi Kishan praises PM Narendra Modi's discipline, says his day starts at 4:30 am, recalls how he stopped him from touching his feet: ‘Bharat jhukega nahi'
Ravi Kishan who is known for his Bhojpuri films has gotten a lot of love recently for his role in 'Laapata Ladies'. The actor will be seen next in 'Son Of Sardar 2' along with Ajay Devgn, Mrunal Thakur and others. Ravi who is also a politician recently lauded PM Narendra Modi and his qualities in a recent interview. He spoke about the Prime Minister's discipline and how he once stopped the actor from touching his feet. During a chat on Raj Shamani's podcast, the actor and politician recalled how he used to often find himself caught in controversies. 'In fact, the Prime Minister himself asked me not to do that. He said, 'You are a celebrity as well. So, speak only after giving it a lot of thought. The lesser you appear before the media, the better. Avoid getting embroiled in controversies as much as possible.' He said those things in the very best words. From that day onwards, I have never made any loose talk just to create headlines.' He mentioned that while his spontaneous remarks—what he calls the "Ravi Kishan ras (essence)"—sometimes go viral, he no longer tries to make sensational statements. 'There were a lot of issues going on, including the Marathi-Bhojpuri controversy (that I could have commented on). by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like This Could Be the Best Time to Trade Gold in 5 Years IC Markets Learn More Undo But the best thing to do is, do your work, stay quiet and don't beat the drum. The entire country is watching you. Also, people know everything, including the smallest details about you, such as your car, bungalow, success et al. Keep your head down and be natural,' he added. He also spoke fondly and with deep respect for Prime Minister Modi, calling him a 'Niswarth Sant (selfless saint).' Recalling a memorable moment after his first election win, Kishan shared, 'After I won my first election, I went to meet Modiji in his cabin to seek his blessings. Looking at me, he asked, 'So, how's your Mahadev?' I went fully blank. I usually don't fall on people's feet. But, upon seeing him, my hands went straight for his feet to touch them. He immediately held my hands and said, 'Bharat jhukega nahi (India will not bow down)'. That was the line for me.' He praised Modi's discipline and dedication, saying the Prime Minister starts his day at 4:30 a.m. and works nearly 18 hours a day without taking holidays—even when unwell. 'He has been working 24×7 for so many years. Yogiji is the same. They function on just 4-5 hours of sleep. They are 'niswarth sant (selfless saints)'. We get such people only once in centuries,' Kishan said.
Time of India
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Lived in 10X12 room, slept on top of each other': Ravi Kishen recalls living in 'disgusting' poverty as a child
Kishen's Fitness Tips If You Can't Afford Gym Run every day. Run at least 3-5 kilometre. Do 200 pushups daily. Soak chana or cottage cheese in water overnight and drink the water, and eat the chana the next morning. Wake up before sunrise and savour the beauty of the ascending sun. While today, he's the number one star in the Bhojpuri movie industry as well as a known face to Bollywood fans, life was not always a bed of roses for 'Laapata Ladies' star Ravi Kishen . In a podcast with Raj Shamani, the actor reminisced about coming from extreme poverty . He admitted that he had experienced the depravity of being penniless and was 'disgusted' by his childhood, the 'Luck' actor shared that he and his family lived in a room so tiny that they had to sleep on top of each other. He also revealed that they had to face humiliation for their poverty, and he was gradually fed up with their daily ordeal.'I have seen a lot of poverty. I saw so much poverty that I was disgusted by it. I grew up seeing as many as 12 people (his family) eating the same khichdi that contained only a little bit of rice and so much water. We all slept in a 10×12 room, sometimes even on top of each other. Even the toilet was situated outside the house. I was extremely poor and was fed up with poverty as well as the taunts. I did not want to hear my father being ridiculed anymore,' he told actor also shared fitness tips for those who find the gym too all fitness enthusiasts can afford a gym. The actor maintained you don't need a ton of money to lose weight and look your best. He advised fans toKishan is set to appear next in director Vijay Kumar Arora's Son of Sardaar 2 , where he takes on a prominent role alongside Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur. The film, a spiritual successor to the 2012 action-comedy directed by Ashwni Dhir, features Kishan in a part that was initially intended for Sanjay Dutt.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ravi Kishan opens up about childhood struggles: ‘Fed up with extreme poverty and father's ridicule: "We slept on top of each other in a 10×12 room"
Ravi Kishan, a veteran actor with over 30 years of experience, gained renewed Bollywood recognition through 2023's 'Laapataa Ladies'. Rising from extreme poverty and overcoming caste barriers, he credits discipline and perseverance for success. He will next appear in Son of 'Sardaar 2', sharing the screen with Ajay Devgn. Ravi Kishan has been acting for over 30 years in movies and TV shows. But it was the 2023 comedy-drama 'Laapataa Ladies' by director Kiran Rao that made people notice his talent in Bollywood. Even though he is a big star in Bhojpuri films, it's surprising that a small film like this helped him become popular again in Hindi cinema. From an Outsider to a Beloved Star Coming from outside the film industry, Kishan began his acting career in 1992 with the Bollywood movie 'Pitambar', which featured Mithun Chakraborty in the lead role. His journey to success was difficult, but now, as an actor and politician, he says that many people who face hardships see him as their 'hero' because he represents their struggles. He believes his life story serves to 'inspire' others. During a recent conversation on Raj Shamani's podcast, Kishan shared that he started with nothing but has been visible everywhere over the years—on stage, television, and in multiple languages. He said, 'Yet, people have been watching me for years now. They have seen me everywhere: on stage, on television, and that too across various languages. Where have I not been there? 750 films is a huge number. You go anywhere, you can see me or hear my voice. I consider that Mahadev's blessing.' Facing Extreme Poverty and Family Struggles Reflecting on the hardships he endured before achieving success as an actor, Kishan shared, 'I have seen a lot of poverty. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Buy Resmed AirSense 11 with flat 20% off ResMed Buy Now Undo I saw so much poverty that I was disgusted by it. I grew up seeing as many as 12 people (his family) eating the same Khichdi that contained only a little bit of rice and so much water. We all slept in a 10×12 room, sometimes even on top of each other. Even the toilet was situated outside the house. I was extremely poor and was fed up with poverty as well as the taunts. I did not want to hear my father being ridiculed any more.' On Casteism and Personal Destiny When questioned about the impact of casteism on his life and whether things might have been different if he belonged to another caste, the actor-turned-politician firmly stated that his destiny was independent of his caste background. 'Ravi Kishan would have been Ravi Kishan no matter which caste he belonged to. This is because I was blessed by Lord Shiva. And I didn't want to die an anonymous man. Once I decided that I didn't want to die unknown, I was ready to do whatever it took. What's the benefit of you coming to earth if even your neighbour doesn't know that you passed away? You are not here to just make children or buy a bungalow. Recognition is what matters, and money will follow. Name or price? Name! Once you attain a name, everything will come running after you,' he explained. Advice on Discipline and Success When asked about the key to gaining recognition and building a strong foundation, Ravi emphasizes the importance of daily discipline and healthy habits. He advises, 'Go to gym every day. If you don't have money to join a gym, go for a run every day on the road. Run for at least 3-5 km. Hit 200 pushups. Soak chana in water overnight, and the next morning, drink the water and eat the soaked chana. Even if you are poor, you get these things for free from the government; make use of them. At least, wake up before sunrise and exercise daily. Watch sunrise every day, and that itself will bring about all the changes.' Upcoming Projects On the work front, Ravi Kishan is gearing up to star in 'Son of Sardaar 2', directed by Vijay Kumar Arora , where he will share the screen with Ajay Devgn and Mrunal Thakur. This film is a spiritual follow-up to the 2012 action-comedy directed by Ashwni Dhir . Notably, Kishan is stepping into a role that was first meant for Sanjay Dutt in the sequel.
