Ravi Kishan Makes Ramleela Debut as Lord Rama in Delhi, Urges Youth to Embrace Spirituality
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Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan has stepped into the role of Lord Rama for the first time at Delhi’s Ayodhya Ki Ramleela, marking a new milestone in his association with religious theatre. Taking the stage during the Dussehra festivities, Kishan also urged young people to turn to spirituality and meditation when facing difficulties in life.
Videos circulating online show the actor arriving at the event in a grand chariot before performing as Lord Rama on stage.
Speaking to the media, Kishan encouraged young people to learn about Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. He said spirituality could help people deal with difficult periods in their lives, including depression.
“I come from a humble background, and today the world knows me through cinema and as the MP from Gorakhpur,” he said.
Ravi Kishan Recalls Playing Mythological Characters as a Child
Kishan said this was his first time portraying Lord Rama in a Ramleela, although he had played several mythological characters during childhood, including Lord Parshurama, Kevat and Mata Sita.
He expressed hope that he would do justice to the role with Lord Rama’s blessings.
The actor also asked people to set aside at least 30 minutes each day for meditation, saying spirituality, Sanatan traditions, culture and religion could provide strength during challenging times.
Kishan’s appearance comes amid the annual Ramleela performances held across the country during the Dussehra season, when theatrical retellings of the Ramayana form part of the celebrations.
Television actor Gaurav Khanna also recently portrayed Lord Rama at Agra’s Janakpuri Mahotsava 2026, while actor Shilpa Shinde surprised audiences by playing Sita at a Ramleela in Delhi.
Ravi Kishan’s Recent and Upcoming Films
On the film front, Kishan was last seen in Mirzapur: The Film, directed by Gurmeet Singh. The film also features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyenndu and Jitendra Kumar, among others. According to the source, the film received a positive response from audiences and critics and earned more than ₹300 crore worldwide.
Kishan will next appear in Khosla Ka Ghosla 2, a sequel to the 2006 film. Directed by Priya Mishra and Prashant Bhagia, the 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 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.
