Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan took on the role of Lord Rama for the first time at Delhi’s Ayodhya Ki Ramleela this Dussehra. The actor also used the occasion to encourage young people to read about Hindu deities and embrace spirituality, meditation and Sanatan traditions to navigate life’s challenges. Recalling his childhood performances as other mythological characters, Ravi expressed hope that he would do justice to the role with Lord Rama’s blessings.
Ravi Kishan plays Lord Rama for the first time at Ayodhya Ki Ramleela
As the country celebrated Dussehra and witnessed Ramleela performances commemorating the victory of good over evil, Ravi Kishan stepped into the role of Lord Rama for the first time at Delhi’s ‘Ayodhya Ki Ramleela’. Videos from the event have surfaced online, showing the actor arriving in a grand chariot and performing on stage in the role of the revered Hindu deity.Speaking to the media earlier, Ravi explained that he had taken on the role with young people in mind. He encouraged them to learn more about Hindu mythology and turn to spirituality during challenging phases of life.“I urge the youth to read about Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. Whenever you face depression or difficulties in life, spirituality helps us overcome them. I come from a humble background, and today the world knows me through cinema and as the MP from Gorakhpur,” he said to PTI.
Ravi Kishan urges young people to embrace spirituality and meditation
Ravi also emphasised the importance of making meditation a part of one’s daily routine. According to the actor, spirituality, culture and religious traditions can provide strength and help people deal with difficult circumstances.“I urge everyone to devote at least half an hour daily to meditation. Spirituality, Sanatan traditions, culture and religion give us the strength to overcome difficulties. Today, by Lord Ram’s grace, I am playing him in a Ramleela for the first time. I have previously played Parshuram, Kevat and Mata Sita when I was a child, and I hope to do justice to this role with his blessings,” he added.Before portraying Lord Rama at the Delhi event, Ravi had played several mythological characters during his childhood, including Lord Parshurama, Kevat and Mata Sita. His latest appearance marks his first time essaying Lord Rama in a Ramleela.“My journey began with Ramleela in Ayodhya, but I had never portrayed Lord Ram before. Today, by the grace of Lord Ram, I am getting the opportunity to take on this role. I have come before all of you in this form for Dussehra, and I am very happy about it. Yesterday went well, and by the grace of Lord Ram, may he guide today’s performance just as beautifully. Let us see how the Lord makes today’s Ramleela unfold on stage,” the actor said.“Not a lot of people know, but I have struggled for many years and played a lot of roles in my career before I achieved some level of success. While I come from a village which is located near Banaras, and my father was a priest, I always wanted to become an actor since my childhood. In fact, I even took up the role of Sita in Ramlila for the sake of pursuing my passion for acting,” Ravi Kishan concluded.Gaurav Khanna and Shilpa Shinde also portray mythological charactersRavi’s appearance comes amid other television and film personalities taking on roles from the Ramayana at public celebrations. Television actor Gaurav Khanna recently drew attention for portraying Lord Rama at Agra’s Janakpuri Mahotsava 2026. Actor Shilpa Shinde also surprised audiences by playing Sita at a Ramlila event in Delhi.Such performances bring familiar faces from the entertainment industry into traditional festive celebrations, connecting audiences with stories and characters from Hindu mythology.
Ravi Kishan’s upcoming projects include ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla 2 ‘
On the professional front, Ravi Kishan was recently seen in ‘Mirzapur: The Film’, directed by Gurmeet Singh. The film features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Jitendra Kumar, among others. According to Sacnilk, the film received a positive response from audiences and critics and earned over Rs. 300 crore worldwide at the box office.Ravi will next appear in ‘Khosla Ka Ghosla ‘2, the sequel to the 2006 film. Directed by Priya Mishra and Prashant Bhagia, the upcoming film also stars Anupam Kher, Boman Irani, Kiran Juneja, Vinay Pathak and Ranvir Shorey. Produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Savita Raj Hiremath and Raaj Hiremath under the banners of T-Series Films and Tandav Films, the film is written by Rajesh Chawla, Shreya Srivastava and Vaibhav Suman. It is scheduled to release in theatres on March 5, 2027.
