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Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
An engineer-turned-actor is playing Lord Rama's brother, Laxmana, in Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana. Meet Ravi Dubey
When the first visuals of Ranbir Kapoor hugging a mystery man on the sets of Ramayana went viral, fans were curious—who was the actor playing Laxman? The answer turned out to be a familiar face from Indian television: Ravi Dubey . Known for his charming screen presence and rise from modest beginnings, Ravi is now all set to step into one of mythology's most iconic roles in Nitesh Tiwari's magnum opus. His educational qualifications Born in Gorakhpur, Ravi Dubey moved to Gurgaon soon after, where he spent most of his childhood. Coming from a non-filmy background—his father a civil engineer, his mother a homemaker—Ravi's acting dreams seemed far-fetched. Reflecting on his journey, Ravi shared that growing up in Gurgaon, the idea of becoming an actor felt distant and unrealistic. His father encouraged him to pursue engineering as a backup, just in case things didn't work out. But deep down, his father always believed Ravi was destined for the creative world. That belief influenced Ravi's decision to move to Mumbai, not just for a college degree, but to chase a as a practical Plan B, he shifted to Mumbai to pursue a degree in Telecom Engineering at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology. But his luck turned around. His career To earn some extra cash, Ravi dabbled in modelling, print ads, and commercials. One gig led to another, and before long, he made his TV debut with Kahani on DD National. His first major break came with Doli Saja Ke on Zee TV, followed by roles in shows like Yaha Ke Hum Sikandar and Ranbir Rano. But it was Saas Bina Sasural and later Jamai Raja that turned him into a household name. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo Today, Ravi not only headlines TV shows but also runs a successful production house with his wife, actress Sargun Mehta . Together, the power couple has been creating popular content for Indian television. About Ramayana Work on Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is progressing rapidly, with actor Yash, who plays Ravana, undergoing intense action training with Hollywood stunt director Guy Norris. Recent on-set photos show Yash in peak form—ripped, intense, and ready for battle. The magnum opus, produced by Namit Malhotra's Prime Focus Studios and Yash's Monster Mind Creations, is set for a Diwali 2026 release, with Part 2 following in 2027. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi plays Sita.
Pink Villa
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Who is Ravi Dubey? Engineer turned actor playing Laxman in Ranbir Kapoor's Ramayana
Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana is indeed one of the most-awaited films. After Pinkvilla revealed that the team is going to launch the official logo on July 3, fans are likely waiting with bated breath for it. Recently, videos from the wrap-up of the film went viral on social media. In that, fans could see Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Lord Ram, hugging Ravi Dubey, who plays Laxman. Today, let us give you a sneak peek into the latter's life. Ravi Dubey's childhood and education Ravi Dubey was born on December 23, 1983, in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. His father is a civil engineer, and his mother is a homemaker. He also has a younger brother, named Vaibhav. Right after his birth, his family moved to Gurgaon, where the actor was brought up. Interestingly, they were among the early residents of Sushant Lok (Gurgaon). Ever since he was a kid, Dubey has been quite inclined towards the creative world and acting. But his family was unsure of him moving ahead in this direction. Hence, after completing his schooling, he moved to Mumbai to pursue a degree in Telecom Engineering at Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology, as a backup plan, since his father wanted him to have a degree before trying his luck in acting. Ravi Dubey's modelling journey Ravi started running towards his acting dream right when he was in college. He started receiving modelling assignments while he was in college, and he began appearing in commercials. This thoroughly impressed his father. The Ramayana actor started doing print ads and commercials to earn side income. He got these opportunities through modelling agencies. He was completely unaware that this would become his full-time career. Even before he bagged his first acting break, Dubey had already done 40+ commercials for big brands. Ravi Dubey's transition from modelling to acting Ravi made his television acting debut with DD National's show Stree…Teri Kahani. Although it wasn't something that gained him popularity, his confidence in front of the camera was evident to everyone. After this, he bagged his first lead role in Zee TV's Doli Saja Ke (2007), where he played the lead opposite Barkha Bisht. With this, he gained some popularity. After this, he appeared in shows like Yaha Ke Hum Sikandar and Ranbir Rano. He then landed his first popular role in Saas Bina Sasural, and finally, a show that made him a household name, Jamai Raja. Sargun Mehta.
