Ravi Kishan plays Lord Rama for the first time at Ramleela, recalls journey from playing Sita

Actor and BJP MP Ravi Kishan portrayed Lord Rama for the first time at Delhi’s Ayodhya Ki Ramleela during Dussehra, marking a new chapter in his long association with Ramleela performances. Arriving on stage in a grand chariot, the actor said he hoped to do justice to the revered mythological character with Lord Rama’s blessings. He also used the occasion to encourage young people to explore Hindu mythology and embrace spirituality, meditation and Sanatan traditions to find strength during challenging times.

Ravi Kishan’s first portrayal of Lord Rama

Ravi Kishan’s appearance as Lord Rama at Delhi’s Ayodhya Ki Ramleela drew attention as the country celebrated Dussehra and the triumph of good over evil. Videos from the event showed the actor arriving in a grand chariot before performing on stage as the Hindu deity.

Speaking to the media, Ravi said he was happy to get the opportunity to portray Lord Rama for the first time. Although his association with Ramleela began in Ayodhya, he had never played the character before this year’s performance.



“My journey began with Ramleela in Ayodhya, but I had never portrayed Lord Ram before. Today, by the grace of Lord Ram, I am getting the opportunity to take on this role. I have come before all of you in this form for Dussehra, and I am very happy about it,” he said.

The actor expressed hope that Lord Rama would guide his performance and help him bring the character to life on stage.

From playing Sita in childhood to portraying Lord Rama

Before taking on the role of Lord Rama, Ravi Kishan had performed as several characters from Hindu mythology during his childhood. These included Parshuram, Kevat and Mata Sita. He recalled that his early Ramleela performances were closely connected to his ambition to become an actor.

Ravi said he came from a humble background in a village near Banaras, where his father was a priest, but he had wanted to pursue acting since childhood. Playing Sita in Ramleela was among the experiences that helped him follow his passion for the performing arts.

Reflecting on his journey, the actor spoke about the struggles he faced before gaining recognition in cinema and politics. He said his career had involved years of hard work and a variety of roles before he achieved success as an actor and became the BJP MP from Gorakhpur.

His portrayal of Lord Rama at Ayodhya Ki Ramleela therefore represents a new milestone in a journey that began with childhood performances in traditional Ramleela.

Ravi Kishan urges youth to embrace spirituality and meditation

Alongside his performance, Ravi Kishan encouraged young people to learn about Hindu deities, including Lord Rama, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva. He said spirituality could help people deal with difficult periods in life and urged them to make meditation part of their daily routine.

“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,” he told PTI.

The actor also recommended spending at least 30 minutes a day meditating. He said Sanatan traditions, culture and religion could offer people strength when confronting challenges.

“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,” he said.

Other actors bring Ramayana characters to festive celebrations

Ravi Kishan’s appearance is part of a wider trend of film and television personalities taking on characters from the Ramayana during public celebrations. Television actor Gaurav Khanna recently attracted attention for portraying Lord Rama at Agra’s Janakpuri Mahotsava 2026, while actor Shilpa Shinde played Sita at a Ramleela event in Delhi.

Such performances bring familiar faces from the entertainment industry into traditional festive events, offering audiences another way to connect with stories from Hindu mythology.