As the country commemorates Dussehra by visiting Ramleelas, actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan has ventured into a new role. The actor is essaying Lord Ram for the first time at Delhi’s Ayodhya Ki Ramleela. His appearance has garnered the attention of social media users, with the actor also using the occasion to share a message on spirituality and urging people to learn from the lives of Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva.
Ravi Kishan plays Lord Ram at Ramleela celebrations
Before stepping into the role of Lord Ram, Ravi Kishan shared that he had essayed Lord Parshurama, Kevat and Mata Sita as a child. Several clips from the event have gone viral on social media, showcasing the actor performing while arriving on a grand chariot.
प्रभु श्री राम की कृपा से अयोध्या के राम ,रामलीला में मंचन किया (दिल्ली) जय श्री राम 🙏🚩 https://t.co/iCUcuEM9Ui
— Ravi Kishan (@ravikishann) October 19, 2026
Ravi Kishan on why he decided to play Lord Ram
In a media interaction, Ravi Kishan shared that he accepted the role keeping in mind the impact it could have on his young fans. He said, “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.”
VIDEO | Delhi: BJP MP Ravi Kishan on playing Lord Ram in ‘Ayodhya Ki Ramleela’, says, “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. 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.” (Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/bIyFWTeOLF)
— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 19, 2026
The Bhojpuri star further added, “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.”
Earlier, television actor and Bigg Boss 19 winner Gaurav Khanna also took the role of Lord Ram and impressed fans with his new avatar at Janakpuri Mahotsava 2026. Actress Shilpa Shinde also surprised fans as she essayed the role of Sita at Delhi Ramlila.
Ravi Kishan on the film front
The actor-turned-politician was last seen in the movie Mirzapur: The Film. Directed by Gurmeet Singh, the film also starred Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Faal, Divyenndu, Jitendra Kumar and others in key roles. The film was a critical and commercial success, earning over Rs 300 crore worldwide at the box office.