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Ravi Kishan

Member of Parliament

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
Member of Parliament, Gorakhpur Constituency
Uttar Pradesh
Written & Reviewed by: PNW Editorial Team
Last Updated: July 13, 2026
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Profile Summary

  • Ravi Kishan Shukla is an exceptionally popular Indian politician, legendary superstar of Bhojpuri and Indian cinema, and senior parliamentarian representing the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha constituency.
  • A high-profile face of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), he secured his second consecutive term with a vast mandate in the 2024 elections.
  • He has starred in over 350 feature films across Bhojpuri, Hindi, Telugu, and Tamil media, acting as a premier global cultural icon for the Purvanchal diaspora.
  • His legislative agenda highlights creative sector social security, urban smart transit grids, and the expansion of advanced media academies.
Source: ECI, Bollywood Archive, Lok Sabha Digital Sansad Core Archives

About Ravi Kishan

Ravi Kishan Shukla’s life represents one of the most visible and highly successful transitions from elite multi-regional cinematic stardom to senior urban legislative governance. Born on 17 July 1969 in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, he spent his youth facing deep economic challenges before moving to Mumbai to pursue professional acting. He skyrocketed to unprecedented cultural immortality, redefining the entire Bhojpuri commercial cinema industry as its leading megastar while establishing a formidable footprint as a versatile character actor in mainstream Bollywood blockbusters. In 2019, the BJP command nominated him to contest the high-stakes political bastion of Gorakhpur—historically held by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Running an energetic and highly modern communication campaign, he successfully retained the seat. In parliament, his presence is highlighted by active private member bills advocating for Eighth Schedule recognition of the Bhojpuri language, setting up film city infrastructures in UP, and overhauling municipal utility blocks.

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Education

1985
Secondary Schooling from Jaunpur Local High School
1987
Higher Secondary Certificate (12th Pass) from Rizvi College, Mumbai
1990
Commenced professional acting and cultural media studies, Mumbai

Political Journey

2006
Achieved monumental global stardom in Bhojpuri cinema; hosted major reality television formats
2019
Elected to the 17th Lok Sabha from Gorakhpur constituency (Debut Term)
2024
Re-elected to the 18th Lok Sabha as MP for Gorakhpur with a landslide mandate

Positions Held

  • 2019 - Present
    Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha - Two Terms)

Election History

Election Constituency Year Result Votes Vote % Margin
Lok Sabha Gorakhpur 2019 Won 712905 60.54% 3,01,664
Lok Sabha Gorakhpur 2024 Won 582612 46.53% 1,03,564

Assets & Liabilities (As per recent Affidavit)

Total Assets ₹ 16.42 Crore
Movable Assets ₹ 7.62 Crore
Immovable Assets ₹ 8.80 Crore
Total Liabilities ₹ 1.57 Crore
Figures are self-declared in election affidavits and are not independently audited by Peoplenetworth Team.

Major Policies & Initiatives

  • Purvanchal Film Infrastructure: Spearheading multi-stage state and central clearances to construct modern film studio zones and digital media academies in Gorakhpur
  • Bhojpuri Language Recognition: Introducing and tracking active private member bills to secure official Eighth Schedule constitutional status for the Bhojpuri language
  • Gorakhpur Transit Overhauls: Coordinating with urban transport ministries to fast-track elevated flyover lanes and green metro loops to ease city congestion
  • Creative Labor Insurances: Formulating policy demands to establish structured digital health insurance and welfare pension frameworks for regional folk and cinematic technicians

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Ravi Kishan?

Ravi Kishan is an Indian politician, legendary multi-lingual cinematic icon, and two-term Member of Parliament representing the Gorakhpur constituency.

Which political party does he represent?

He represents the突 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

What language has he introduced private member bills to constitutionally protect?

He has been a premier national legislative advocate for securing official Eighth Schedule constitutional recognition for the Bhojpuri language.

Whose historic political bastion did he retain in the 2019 elections?

He contested and won the Gorakhpur Lok Sabha seat, which was historically held for multiple terms by UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath.

What is his educational background?

He completed his higher secondary education (12th standard) at Rizvi College in Mumbai before entering active professional cinema platforms.