About Ravi Kishan
Ravi Kishan is one of the biggest stars Bhojpuri cinema has ever produced, a versatile actor with more than 200 films across Bhojpuri, Hindi, Telugu and Kannada. Born in 1969 and raised between Mumbai and Uttar Pradesh, he has also served as the Member of Parliament for Gorakhpur since 2019.
Career highlights
Ravi began with supporting roles in Hindi films in the 1990s and drew attention in Tere Naam (2003). He then became a leading man in Bhojpuri cinema, rising to superstardom across Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh and among Bhojpuri speakers worldwide.
Alongside his Bhojpuri career, he has delivered memorable performances in Hindi and Telugu cinema, including Phir Hera Pheri, 1971, Luck, Raavan, Agent Vinod, Bullet Raja, the Telugu hit Race Gurram, Mukkabaaz and Batla House. He appeared on the first season of Bigg Boss in 2006. His role as a police inspector in Kiran Rao’s Laapataa Ladies (2024) won him the Filmfare and IIFA Awards for Best Supporting Actor.
What audiences love about Ravi
Ravi’s energy, humour and dialogue delivery are legendary, and his catchphrases have become part of popular culture. Fans in the Bhojpuri belt see him as their own star who made it to national cinema. Laapataa Ladies introduced his warmth and comic timing to a whole new audience.
Directors value his range: he can switch from broad comedy to menacing villainy to quiet emotion, often within the same film, and he has worked with filmmakers as different as Mani Ratnam, Anurag Kashyap and Kiran Rao.
Why brands work with Ravi Kishan
Ravi offers enormous reach in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, recognition in the Hindi mainstream and in Telugu cinema, and a larger-than-life personality that is memorable on screen. His public office may limit availability and some categories, so brands should plan carefully.
Campaigns that suit Ravi Kishan
- FMCG, food and beverages for mass markets
- Agriculture, rural finance and two-wheelers
- Regional campaigns in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar
- Public-interest and awareness campaigns
- Humorous brand films and live events
Planning a campaign with Ravi
Share full details of the brand and campaign early, and expect his team to review categories carefully. Bhojpuri and Hindi versions are both important. Energetic, humorous scripts make the most of his style.
Booking Ravi Kishan through CelebrityHai
Share your brand, deliverables, dates, city and budget range. CelebrityHai checks interest and availability with Ravi’s team and manages negotiation, contracts and coordination.
Quick answers
What recent film won Ravi Kishan major awards? Laapataa Ladies (2024), which won him Filmfare and IIFA Best Supporting Actor awards.
Is he still active in Bhojpuri cinema? Yes, he remains one of its best-known stars.
Does his public role affect brand work? It may limit availability and some categories, so his team will review each request.
Can he appear at events in Uttar Pradesh or Bihar? Regional events can be requested, subject to his schedule.
How is Ravi Kishan’s fee decided? Fees are not published. They depend on the deliverables, shoot or appearance days, usage rights, platforms, territories, campaign length and any category exclusivity, and they are confirmed with Ravi’s team for each brief.
Enquire for a campaign or event
Choose the format you are planning. These are enquiry options, not confirmed services; Ravi Kishan’s team decides which briefs they accept.
- Brand endorsement
- Brand ambassador
- TV commercial
- Digital or social campaign
- Product launch
- Corporate event
- Public event or performance
- Commercial shoot or other
Fees are not published. They depend on deliverables, usage rights, duration and dates, and are confirmed with the talent’s team for your brief.
