Ravi Kishan recently revealed facing the casting couch early in his career. After moving to Mumbai from Bihar as a teenager, he endured struggles and poverty but resisted exploitation, showing patience and determination to succeed.
In a YouTube interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Ravi addressed the issue of men facing exploitation in the Mumbai film industry. He explained that young, attractive, and financially struggling individuals are often targeted by those trying to take advantage of them. He added that such situations are not limited to the film industry but occur in other fields as well.
Ravi also shared that he experienced numerous such incidents in his youth when he was lean, sported long hair, and wore an earring. He emphasized that there are no shortcuts to success, warning that those who attempt them often face dire consequences like addiction or even taking their own lives.
The actor further shared that he avoided shortcuts to success, choosing patience instead. He noted that true stardom doesn’t come from quick fixes and advised waiting for the right time. Reflecting on the ’90s, he mentioned watching peers like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn rise to fame while he waited for his own moment.
Ravi Kishan emphasised the importance of patience, rejecting shortcuts to achieve success. He stated that true stardom requires perseverance, reassuring himself that his time would come. Reflecting on the ’90s, he admired peers like Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn who became superstars while he patiently awaited his own breakthrough.
In the same interview, he discussed how even men face exploitation in the Mumbai film industry. He explained that young, attractive, and financially struggling individuals are often targeted, with some people attempting to take advantage. He noted that such incidents are not limited to the film industry but occur across various fields.
