Updated September 9th, 2019 at 18:28 IST

Ravi Kishan to make biopic on PM Modi in Bhojpuri

Actor-politician Ravi Kishan who had previously opened up about his plans of making a biopic on PM Narendra Modi in Bhojpuri recently spoke about the same.

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Actor-politician Ravi Kishan who had previously opened up about his plans of making a biopic on PM Narendra Modi in Bhojpuri, recently, spoke about the same and announced its making. Talking about the upcoming venture he said that PM Modi himself os the inspiration behind the decision.  Ravi Kishan said that the Prime Minister himself inspired him to come up with the movie in the regional language.

"His personality, style of working and the way he puts the country above him are what inspired me. Leaders like him are not born every day," ANI quoted him as saying during a press conference at BJP office, Patna.

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Vivek Oberoi's PM Narendra Modi Biopic

Earlier this year, a Hindi biopic on PM Modi was released starring Vivek Oberoi in the lead. The film which chronicles the life of the Indian Prime Minister is directed by Omung Kumar. Titled 'PM Narendra Modi', the film which was initially scheduled to release ahead of the Lok Sabha Elections 2019 was pushed by following the orders of the Election Commission and was finally released on May 24, this year. The PM Modi biopic also starred Boman Irani, Vivek Oberoi, Barkha Bisht, Manoj Joshi, in the lead. However, the film tanked at the box office. 

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Ravi Kishan's acting career

Ravi Kishan who serves as BJP's Gorakhpur MP has an acting career spanning over three decades. The actor who is known for his contribution the Bhojpuri film industry has also appeared in several Hindi, Tamil and Kannada films. He has also appeared in several television shows, including reality shows- 'Bigg Boss' and 'Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 5'.

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Ravi Kishan on Pakistan banning Indian film CDs

The actor turned politician was recently in the news after he experienced a close shave in Gwalior. Sources report that the Gorakhpur MP's aircraft's engine encountered a technical snag on taking off from Gwalior. The flight was reported en route to Delhi before it had to do an emergency landing. Kishan had boarded the flight to Gwalior at 4:15 PM to attend a BJP event in Delhi.

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In contrast, Gwalior Airport authorities have stated that due to technical glitch the aircraft could not take off. They further stated that the engine could not be started for in an hour. Meanwhile, Ravi Kishan has stated that he had experienced a close shave due to which his flight had to undergo emergency landing. He is currently onboard an Air India flight to Delhi.

(With inputs from ANI)

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Published September 9th, 2019 at 17:46 IST