Ravi Kishan: News
Known for his work in Bhojpuri, Telugu, and Hindi films, Ravi Kishan is a film and television actor and a politician. Born and brought up in a small village of Uttar Pradesh, Kishan made a debut in the industry with a Bhojpuri film. In 2008, he was awarded the Most Popular Actor by ETV Bhojpuri Cinema Samman. However, Kishan gained popularity and caught the public eye by participating in reality shows, including 'Bigg Boss' and 'Ek Se Baddkar Ek'. In 2010, Kishan was seen in mainstream cinema after he worked with popular directors such as Shyam Benegal and Mani Ratnam. His first Telugu film 'Race Gurram' released in 2014, which earned him recognition in the south industry. After three years, Kishan made a debut in Kannada films with 'Hebbuli'. Gradually, he became a popular face of Bhojpuri and south Indian movies. After joining the Indian National Congress, Kishan contested his first Lok Babha elections in 2014. However, he shifted to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in 2017. In 2019, he won the General Election from the Gorakhpur constituency.
23 Apr 2025
Triptii DimriMadhuri, Triptii to play mom-daughter in 'Ma Behan'
In a recent development, acclaimed actors Madhuri Dixit-Nene and Triptii Dimri are reportedly set to share screen space in an upcoming comedy-drama with the working title Ma Behan.
06 Mar 2025
Abhishek BachchanCritics' Choice Awards 2025: Abhishek Bachchan, Diljit Dosanjh lead nominations
The Film Critics Guild has announced the nominations for the 7th Critics' Choice Awards 2025.
20 Feb 2025
Box OfficeNetflix removed Urvashi Rautela's scenes from 'Daaku Maharaaj'? Find out
Actors Urvashi Rautela and Nandamuri Balakrishna's Daaku Maharaaj is gearing up for its streaming debut on Netflix on Friday.
03 Jan 2025
Bollywood'Shared khichdi with 12 members': Ravi Kishan on 'excessive poverty'
Ravi Kishan, who recently received widespread acclaim for his role in Laapataa Ladies, opened up about his humble beginnings.
19 Dec 2024
Aamir Khan'Laapataa Ladies' Oscar exit: Ravi Kishan unable to reach Kiran
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences's recent announcement of the 2025 Oscars shortlist has left Indian cinema lovers disheartened. India's official entry, Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies (LL), failed to make it to the next round.
17 Dec 2024
Academy AwardsOscars 2025: When to watch nominations; expected contenders from India
The nominations for the 97th Academy Awards, popularly known as the Oscars 2025, will be unveiled on Tuesday (December 17), late night (IST).
15 Dec 2024
BengaluruVeteran Bhojpuri actor Vijay Khare (72) dies after prolonged illness
In a tragic turn of events, veteran Bhojpuri actor Vijay Khare passed away on Sunday at 4:00am.
14 Dec 2024
BollywoodRavi Kishan recalls having no work despite 'Tere Naam' success
Actor Ravi Kishan recently expressed happiness over his film Laapataa Ladies being chosen as India's entry for the Oscars.
13 Nov 2024
Prashant KishorBhojpuri actor Akshara Singh gets death threat; ₹50L ransom demanded
Bhojpuri actor and former Bigg Boss OTT contestant Akshara Singh recently received a death threat call, with the caller demanding ₹50L as ransom.
04 Nov 2024
Ajay DevgnAfter 'Singham Again,' Ajay Devgn has 3 sequels lined up
Bollywood superstar Ajay Devgn will be reprising his roles in three sequels after the box-office success of Singham Again.
02 Nov 2024
Bigg BossRavi Kishan to co-host 'Bigg Boss 18' with Salman: Report
Actor-politician Ravi Kishan is reportedly joining Salman Khan as a co-host for Bigg Boss 18, reported SCREEN.
02 Nov 2024
Ajay Devgn'Son of Sardaar 2' may feature Sanjay Dutt's cameo: Report
Ajay Devgn is keen on having Sanjay Dutt's cameo in the upcoming sequel of Son of Sardaar (2012), Mid-Day reported.
21 Oct 2024
Aamir Khan'All We Imagine' director 'happy' on 'Laapataa Ladies' Oscar nod
Payal Kapadia, the director of All We Imagine As Light (AWIAL), is thrilled that Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies has been chosen as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars.
26 Sep 2024
Kiran RaoKiran Rao reveals why she chose newcomers for 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao, the director of Laapataa Ladies, has attributed the film's immense success to its fresh cast.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanOscars: Netizens question 'Laapataa Ladies' selection over 'All We Imagine...'
Kiran Rao's directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, has been selected as India's official entry for the 2025 Oscars, the Film Federation of India announced on Monday.
23 Sep 2024
BollywoodMeet the main cast of India's Oscar hopeful 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao's directorial Laapataa Ladies has officially secured its place in the Oscars 2025 race for India in the Best Foreign Film category.
23 Sep 2024
Kiran RaoOTT: Where to watch India's Oscars 2025 entry 'Laapataa Ladies'
Kiran Rao's acclaimed directorial, Laapataa Ladies has been announced as India's entry for the 2025 Oscars by the Film Federation of India's selection committee.
04 Sep 2024
JapanAfter India domination, 'Laapataa Ladies' set for Japan release
Director Kiran Rao's 2024 film Laapataa Ladies is all set to make its debut in Japan.
19 Aug 2024
Ajay DevgnSanjay Mishra replaces Vijay Raaz in 'Son of Sardaar 2'
The upcoming film Son of Sardaar 2 has been making headlines due to a recent controversy involving actor Vijay Raaz.
18 Aug 2024
Ajay Devgn'Son of Sardaar 2': Vijay Raaz claims intimidation by producers
Actor Vijay Raaz has opened up about his controversial exit from Son of Sardaar 2.
06 Aug 2024
Ajay DevgnSanjay Dutt exits 'Son of Sardaar 2' over visa denial
Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt has been replaced in the forthcoming film Son of Sardaar 2 due to a rejected UK visa application.
23 Jul 2024
Box OfficeKiran Rao accepts blame for 'Laapataa Ladies' box office debacle
Acclaimed director Kiran Rao recently expressed her feelings of responsibility for the box office underperformance of her latest film, Laapataa Ladies.
02 Jul 2024
Hansal MehtaHansal Mehta mocks Ravi Kishan's reaction to RaGa's speech
In a recent exchange on social media platform X, filmmaker Hansal Mehta took a swipe at Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) MP Ravi Kishan's response to Rahul Gandhi's parliamentary speech.
29 Apr 2024
Kiran Rao'Laapataa Ladies' success on Netflix: Netizens praise Kiran Rao directorial
Kiran Rao's directorial return, Laapataa Ladies, found new life on Netflix, breathing fresh air into the film's journey.
04 Apr 2024
Netflix'Maamla Legal Hai': Netflix announces S02 of Ravi Kishan starrer
Netflix has officially announced the renewal of its popular courtroom comedy series, Maamla Legal Hai, for a second season.
02 Apr 2024
Upcoming MoviesRavi Kishan's 'JNU' postponed; new date yet to be announced
Since its announcement, there has been considerable anticipation surrounding Vinay Sharma's forthcoming political drama, JNU: Jahangir National University.
16 Mar 2024
Celebrity'Father wanted to kill me': Ravi Kishan's shocking revelation
Actor, politician and popular TV personality Ravi Kishan has solidified his presence in the entertainment industry over time.
15 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' has lost its commercial game
Laapataa Ladies is one of those rare films that gets appreciated by the viewers who watch it but fails to penetrate the mass market. Kiran Rao's theatrical comeback has emerged to be a disaster at the box office and is about to exit the theaters soon amid new releases.
14 Mar 2024
Bollywood'JNU: Jahangir National University' new poster is about twisting narratives
Ever since the first look of JNU: Jahangir National University was unveiled, social media has been divided into two distinct sides. Many lashed out at the makers for their propagandist narrative pandering to right-wing groups.
14 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' shows slight growth
Every year Bollywood produces some cinematic gems that get released and exit theaters without anyone batting their eyes. Kiran Rao's recent directorial Laapataa Ladies is set to enter the same list.
13 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' shows minuscule growth on weekdays
Kiran Rao debuted as a director with the critically acclaimed 2010 film Dhobi Ghat.
12 Mar 2024
Bollywood'JNU: Jahangir National University' first poster spews all things propaganda
In the recent past, Indian cinema has seen a rise in alleged propaganda films mounted on polarizing narratives.
12 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' to exit theaters soon
Every year Bollywood produces a set of films that become the critics' favorite and receive overwhelmingly positive reviews, but fail to make a mark at the box office.
11 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' is lost in oblivion commercially
Kiran Rao is one of the most adept filmmakers in Bollywood and has produced some groundbreaking work on celluloid. However, her comeback release Laapataa Ladies failed to bring viewers to theaters and is slated to become a commercial disaster.
08 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' experiences mediocre first week
Every year Bollywood produces some cinematic gems which fail to make a mark at the box office. These films remain etched in the hearts of viewers for years to come for their rich content. Kiran Rao's comeback directorial Laapataa Ladies is the same.
07 Mar 2024
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07 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' shows no improvement
Kiran Rao is one of the most adept filmmakers in India and her work has always been critically acclaimed. The director made a comeback with the social drama Laapataa Ladies. The movie was in the buzz after its selection at the Toronto International Film Festival.
06 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' needs commercial boost for survival
Bollywood produces various types of content in a calendar year. Some of them receive critical acclaim but fail to make a mark on the commercial front. The same has been the fate of the latest social drama Laapataa Ladies.
05 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' fails first Monday test
Laapataa Ladies has emerged to be the talk of the town among netizens. The film was in buzz and after multiple postponements, is finally running in theaters now. After a glorious response at the Toronto International Film Festival 2023, the dramedy was expected to perform well at the box office.
04 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Laapataa Ladies' finds its niche over weekend
Kiran Rao is undoubtedly one of the most intelligent filmmakers in Bollywood and she has made a brilliant comeback with the highly anticipated comedy-drama Laapataa Ladies.
03 Mar 2024
Box OfficeBox office: 'Laapataa Ladies' witnesses nearly 100% growth on Saturday
Kiran Rao's directorial venture, Laapataa Ladies, was released theatrically on Friday, alongside major releases like Operation Valentine and Dune: Part Two.
02 Mar 2024
Kiran RaoBox office collection: Kiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' gets underwhelming start
With the feminist drama Laapataa Ladies, Kiran Rao has made a return to direction 14 years after the release of Dhobi Ghat.
01 Mar 2024
Box Office CollectionBox office buzz: 'Laapataa Ladies' heads for an underwhelming start
Kiran Rao is one of the most adept directors in Bollywood and she has made a comeback on celluloid with the highly anticipated comedy-drama, Laapataa Ladies.
16 Feb 2024
OTT releases'Maamla Legal Hai' trailer: Ravi Kishan to fight bizarre cases
Get ready for some laughs as Netflix gears up to launch its latest legal comedy series, Maamla Legal Hai, on March 1.
01 Dec 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Akshay Kumar's 'Mission Raniganj' is streaming now
Get ready, Akki fans.
21 Nov 2023
BollywoodPostponed! The curious case of 'Laapataa Ladies' release date
Laapataa Ladies keeps getting caught in the vicious cycle of postponements.
19 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' has low chances of revival
Akshay Kumar is one of the most commercially viable stars in Bollywood but the superstar is having a tough time at the box office. His recent release Mission Raniganj received a lukewarm response from the viewers and has not been able to do the much-needed box office explosion.
18 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' shows no growth
Mission Raniganj is one of the better films of Akshay Kumar but it is not being able to perform at the box office.
17 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' is fighting hard for survival
Akshay Kumar is indeed having a tough time at the box office. Mission Raniganj is just another addition to his barrage of flops since the pandemic.
16 Oct 2023
Box Office Collection'Mission Raniganj': Akshay Kumar announces new ticketing scheme
Akshay Kumar is trying out every other way to boost up the box office collection of his recent release Mission Raniganj. The film received a lukewarm response at the box office.
16 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' seeks stability and gradual momentum
Akshay Kumar is one of the most known faces in India. From cult classics to thought-provoking films, the Khiladi of Bollywood has delivered all.
13 Oct 2023
BollywoodAkshay Kumar thanks R Madhavan for praising 'Mission Raniganj'
R Madhavan recently took to social media and praised Akshay Kumar's latest film, Mission Raniganj.
13 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' aims to benefit from weekend
Mission Raniganj is just another flower in the bouquet of movies Akshay Kumar does every year. The movie has not been great on the commercial front but has been stable on the weekdays.
12 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' fails at mission commercial success
Akshay Kumar is having a tumultuous ride at the box office. The actor's OMG 2 lucked out owing to its franchise pedigree but his recent release Mission Raniganj is failing at its box office mission.
11 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' gains much-needed momentum
Akshay Kumar is undoubtedly one of the most known faces in India. The Khiladi of Bollywood has slowly carved his niche at the box office and has delivered huge commercial successes.
10 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' struggles to gain momentum
Mission Raniganj is a crucial film in Akshay Kumar's filmography as the superstar got his commercial mojo back with OMG 2 and aimed to maintain the same with his next release.
09 Oct 2023
Box Office CollectionBox office collection: 'Mission Raniganj' is set for mission blockbuster
Akshay Kumar and his affinity toward biopics is a very lucrative combo in Bollywood. Now, Khiladi Kumar has starred in another biopic titled Mission Raniganj and the film experienced a decent opening at the box office.
07 Sep 2023
BollywoodKiran Rao's 'Laapataa Ladies' gets release date; new poster revealed
Kiran Rao's upcoming social drama Laapataa Ladies gets a release!
17 Jul 2023
Happy BirthdayHappy birthday, Ravi Kishan: Reality shows he's been part of
Multi-hyphenate personality Ravi Kishan needs no introduction.
27 Mar 2023
Ranveer SinghTimes famous Indian actors spoke about dreadful casting couch experiences
Casting couch is an unfortunate, grim reality of showbiz, and in fact, the primary reason why people from non-film families are slightly averse to the idea of entering the industry, no matter how passionate or talented they might be.
02 Mar 2023
Hera Pheri'Hera Pheri 4': Sanjay Dutt to play Ravi Kishan's brother!
The details about the plot of the upcoming comedy Hera Pheri 4 are becoming clearer by the day.
20 May 2021
Kumbh MelaStop blaming Kumbh for COVID-19 spread, Ravi Kishan tells opposition
BJP MP Ravi Kishan on Wednesday asked the Congress leaders and other opposition parties to stop blaming the Kumbh Mela for the spread of coronavirus in the country.
20 Sep 2020
Uttar PradeshRavi Kishan responds to Anurag Kashyap's claims of smoking weed
Amid the ongoing controversy about allegations of drug abuse in Bollywood, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap recently claimed that Member of Parliament and actor Ravi Kishan used to smoke weed.
15 Sep 2020
Lok Sabha"Conspiracy to defame film industry": Jaya Bachchan slams Ravi Kishan
Samajwadi Party MP and veteran actor Jaya Bachchan on Tuesday gave a zero hour notice in the Rajya Sabha to discuss an alleged "conspiracy to defame film industry."
30 Sep 2019
BiharPeople from Bihar avail free treatment in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal is "proud" of what his government achieved in the national capital, as far as healthcare and education are concerned.
22 Mar 2018
BollywoodRavi Kishan steps ups for Salman's ailing 'Veergati' co-star Pooja
Bhojpuri actor Ravi Kishan has come forward to help Salman Khan's 'Veergati' co-star Pooja Dadwal.
04 Feb 2017
Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)'Discrepancies of Rs 27 crore n AAP's donation records': IT
IT department has found discrepancies in audit reports of AAP donations of up to Rs 27 crore.
