Ravi Kishan plays Lord Ram in Ayodhya Ramleela, urges youth to follow his teachings

BJP MP and actor Ravi Kishan is set to portray Lord Ram at the Ramleela celebrations in Ayodhya for the first time. His look as the Hindu deity has caught the attention of social media users, with the actor also speaking about spirituality, mental health and the importance of learning from the lives of Lord Ram, Lord Krishna and Lord Shiva.Ravi Kishan, who has worked in Bhojpuri and Hindi cinema before entering politics, described playing Lord Ram as a great privilege. He urged young people to read about the lives and teachings of the three deities and draw inspiration from their values.Speaking to the media, he said, "I urge young people 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. 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."VIDEO | Delhi: BJP MP Ravi Kishan on playing Lord Ram in ‘Ayodhya Ki Ramleela’, says, "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. 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. Today, by Lord Ram's grace, I am playing him in a Ramleela for the first time. I have previously played Parshuram, Kevat and Mata Sita when I was a child, and I hope to do justice to this role with his blessings." (Full video available on PTI Videos - https://t.co/bIyFWTeOLF)— Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) October 19, 2026The actor said he had previously portrayed Lord Parshuram and Kevat, while he had played Goddess Sita during his childhood. However, taking on the role of Lord Ram was a different experience and came with a greater sense of responsibility. He expressed hope that, with Lord Ram’s blessings, he would be able to perform the role with sincerity and dedication. Ravi Kishan also spoke about the importance of spirituality in dealing with life's challenges. He said faith and spiritual values could help people develop mental strength and find the courage to overcome difficult situations.Emphasising the need to understand Indian culture and religious traditions, the actor said spirituality could offer support when people were going through difficult phases of life. His portrayal of Lord Ram has received mixed reactions from viewers on social media.- Ends