Mission Raniganj actor Ravi Kishan on acting career: No one helped me, I was struggling

Actor Ravi Kishan, who is also an active Member of the Parliament, recently talked about his upcoming film Mission Raniganj. The Great Bharat Rescue to the Free Press Journal. He also opened up about his initial struggling days and claimed that nobody helped him. 

3 things you need to know

• Ravi Kishan is Member of Parliament and BJP leader. 
• He's acted in many films and television series in Hindi, Bhojpuri and other South languages.
• Ravi Kishan has reportedly submitted the bill for the welfare of junior artists in the parliament.

Ravi Kishan says he was struggling, but no one helped

Ravi Kishan, who will soon be seen in Akshay Kumar-Parineeti Chopra starrer Mission Raniganj: The Great Bharat Rescue, in an interview with Free Press Journal, opened up about his achievements both as an actor and politician and recalled his initial struggling days. He said, "When I needed some help, no one helped me while I was struggling. God has given me this opportunity to prove to those who didn’t help me. Now, I have the power to help others. I am happy if I can help people raise their voice in the parliament. Why not? I raised my voice on the drugs issue in the parliament. And now, the junior artist’s bill is in talks too."

"I can do so many things with being at the most powerful post of Member of Parliament so I am lending all my support for certain issues. I am doing so many good things for my industry. I have submitted the bill for junior artists for the following issues; they should get houses at cheaper rates. This bill also has a mention about sanction of pension in their old age," the actor-politician added.

Ravi Kishan on equation with Akshay Kumar: It feels nice...

When asked about his co-star Akshay Kumar and the kind of equation he shares with him, Kishan said, "Akshay and I have been friends since the nineties. We earlier started with Zakhmi Dil, Hera Pheri and Phir Hera Pheri. We both have a wonderful journey. He was blessed to have got all hit films in his filmy career. His stars supported him fast while my stars brightened up a little later. He feels very proud about my professional journey and recommended me to Firoz Nadiadwala in, “Welcome”. It feels nice that an actor of his stature recognises the work and efforts I have been putting in for so many years. My life story should reach people; I started from nowhere and with no Godfather but standing successful."

What's next for Ravi Kishan?

In the same interview, Ravi Kishan revealed about his upcoming projects which also involves a film with south star Pawan Kalyan. "My next is Laapataa Ladies It’s an amazing film. Director Kiran Rao is going to surprise everyone. The film received a standing ovation at the Toronto Film Festival. I also have an OTT project with Vijay Varma. I am doing a series titled Vakalatnama, I am a part of a Pan India film titled Mahadeva Ka Gorakhpur which is going to come soon. I also sing songs and this way I try and remain committed to my Bollywood profession. Down Tollywood, I have a Pawan Kalyan starrer film, which refers to an 1870 story. I play a positive Muslim  character. It has an interesting story for which I have just finished one schedule," said the actor-politician.