Ramayana star Ravi Dubey chose acting over IT career. How did TV star bag his role in Ranbir Kapoor’s magnum opus? A look at his educational qualifications

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During an interview with Galatta Plus, the actor revealed that he went through a formal audition and look test for the role. He also had multiple discussions with director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. Describing the opportunity as something beyo…

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He had a degree in electronics and telecommunications engineering (from Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology). However, this techie chose a career in the silver screen rather than the safe, stable 9-5 cushy job. He started his career on the small screen. Today, he is essaying the role of Lord Rama’s younger brother Lakshmana in the upcoming magnum opus Ramayana: Part 1. This will also mark his film debut as well, twenty years after his small screen debut.

In an interview with Galatta Plus, the actor said that there was a proper audition and a look test, and he had several meetings with the director Nitesh Tiwari and producer Namit Malhotra. He looked at the opportunity as something that you can’t ask for or pray for, and that only comes your way due to divine blessing or good fortune.

“You can't ask for or pray for this thing. What happened is far beyond your wildest imagination. There's a certain divinity to it. What one can do is put one's head down and continue working,” he said.

He recently appeared in Kaun Banega Crorepati season 18 and told Amitabh Bachchan that he couldn’t believe his good luck.

“The film is set to release on November 5. When I first found out that I would be playing Lakshman in Ramayan, I was stunned. As they say, it just didn’t sink in. Honestly, hand on heart, I still feel like it hasn’t fully sunk in. My wife, Sargun, and I believe that whatever happens in life is only because of divine blessings, divine will, and divine grace…’ he said.

Ramayana, which stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Mata Sita, and Yash as Ravana, hits the theatres on November 5.

About Ravi Dubey’s Journey

Ravi Dubey started his career as a model and made his acting debut in 2006 in the DD National TV series Stree Teri Kahani, which Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu produced. However, it was not till 2010 that he achieved his breakthrough with the TV series Saas Bina Sasural.

In January 2012, Dubey appeared on Sony Entertainment Television’s comedy reality show Kahani Comedy Circus Ki, part of the popular Comedy Circus franchise.

Later, in December 2012, he participated in the fifth season of Star Plus’ celebrity dance reality show Nach Baliye, alongside Sargun Mehta. The duo went on to secure the first runner-up position in the competition, finishing second in the grand finale held on March 23, 2013.

In 2014, Dubey gained further popularity as Sid Khurrana in the TV series Jamai Raja. In 2017, he was the second runner-up in the stunt reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi.

In 2016, he turned producer and launched Dreamiyata Entertainment Pvt Ltd with his wife, Sargun Mehta. The company produced Punjabi blockbusters such as Saunkan Saunkne and Kala Shah Kala.
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