Daily Facts: Ravi Dubey

Born on 23 December 1983 in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh, and raised in Delhi; his father, Gyan Prakash Dubey, is a civil engineer.
Moved to Mumbai to study Electronic & Telecom Engineering at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology. Transitioned into modeling before starting his acting journey.

Began on DD National with Stree Teri Kahani (parallel lead), moved on to Sahara One’s Doli Saja Ke and Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar.
Replaced lead in Ranbir Rano (2008–09), followed by 12/24 Karol Bagh, where he met his future wife, Sargun Mehta.
Numerous TV commercials (e.g. Reliance, Nestlé, ICICI) boosted his on-screen presence .

Gained popularity as Tej in Saas Bina Sasural (2010–12).
Gritty dual roles as Siddharth/Satya in Jamai Raja (2014–17). He deeply researched characters—befriending locals and traveling local trains to refine dialect and behavior.

Contestant in Nach Baliye 5 (2012, 1st runner-up) and Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 (2017, 2nd runner-up).
Transitioned into hosting: India’s Dancing Superstar, India’s Best Dramebaaz, Rising Star 2 (won Best Anchor), and Sabse Smart Kaun?

Matsya Kaand (2021, MX Player): Played a central character and astonishingly portrayed 11 different avatars.
3 Dev (2018): Played a mythological role (Brahma).
Big-screen breakthrough ahead as Lakshmana opposite Ranbir Kapoor’s Rama in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana (Parts 1 & 2, releasing 2026/27).

Co-founded Dreamiyata Entertainment with Sargun Mehta; produced:
- Udaariyaan (2021–24, Colors TV) — one of India’s longest-running daily dramas.
- Dalchini (2023–24, Dangal).
- Lovely Lolla (2024–25, YouTube).
Recent strategic expansion: launched Dreamiyata Dramaa Discovery, a syndicated content division.

Proposed to longtime co-star Sargun Mehta on Nach Baliye 5 (2013); married later that year.
Practices Nichiren Buddhism, which he credits with pulling him back from a dark personal phase.
Known to enjoy writing (e.g. the poem “Aankde”) and quality time with children.
Recently leased a premium apartment in Bandra West (₹11 lakh/month), joining neighbours like KL Rahul and Jackie Shroff.

Indian Television Academy Award: GR8! Face Of The Year – male (Jamai Raja, 2015).
Gold Awards: Best Onscreen Jodi (with Nia Sharma) (Jamai Raja, 2016).
Indian Television Academy: Best Anchor (Rising Star 2, 2018).

Deep preparation: Preps with field research; befriended locals to shape the dialect and gestures of characters like Satya.
Versatility: Seamlessly transitions between acting, hosting, and producing.
Leadership in content creation: Building TV and digital IPs under Dreamiyata banner—giving rise to fresh voices and stories.
Respectful collaborator: Close rapport with co-stars; particularly praised Ranbir Kapoor as "warm, humble, like an elder brother".

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