Ravi Kishan Reveals Facing Casting Couch In Youth: ‘I Was Good-Looking And They Tried To Exploit It’
Actor Ravi Kishan, with over 450 Bhojpuri films to his credit, opened up about facing the casting couch early in his career.
Actor Ravi Kishan, renowned for his extensive career with over 450 Bhojpuri films and a strong foothold in Hindi cinema, recently opened up about facing the casting couch during his early days in the industry. Reflecting on his journey, Ravi shared that he left his village in Bihar as a teenager and moved to Mumbai, driven by a desperate need to escape the extreme poverty he had endured. During this challenging phase, some individuals tried to exploit his vulnerability, but Ravi stood firm and chose not to compromise his values.
In an interview with Shubhankar Mishra on YouTube, Ravi Kishan addressed the issue of men being targeted by sexual predators in the film industry. He said, “When you’re young and good-looking, when you’re fit but have no money, some people attempt to take advantage of you. This happens in several fields, not just in the films. They try their hand, and hope it works out."
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Ravi recalled facing several such advances during his youth, describing how his appearance—lean physique, long hair, and an earring—attracted unwanted attention. He advised aspiring actors against succumbing to such pressures, emphasizing that there are no shortcuts to success. “I have faced many such attacks in my youth… I would like to tell everyone out there that there are no shortcuts to success. I know of many people who’ve tried to take such shortcuts, and have regretted it immensely. They’ve slipped into addictions, or they’ve taken their lives."
Instead, Ravi chose to persevere and wait for his moment of success. “I haven’t seen anybody become a star through the shortcut method. Wait for your time to come; have patience. I would tell myself that one day the sun will rise for me. All my friends in the ’90s, Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn, they became superstars. But I waited for my time," he said.
Ravi Kishan’s persistence paid off, as he continues to enjoy a thriving career. He was most recently seen in the film Laapataa Ladies, India’s official entry to the Oscars, although it did not make the longlist for the Best International Feature category. Additionally, Ravi stars in the Netflix series Maamla Legal Hai, which has been renewed for a second season. His story serves as an inspiration for many, showcasing the power of patience and unwavering dedication in the face of adversity.
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