Ravi Jhankal is an Indian television, stage and film actor, most known for working in

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's films, including ''

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'' (2008) and ''

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'' (2010) and for the role of

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in ''

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''. He is also part of ''Surnai'', Mumbai-based theatre group.Ila Arun’s play addresses women’s issues

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, 6 September 2004. He has graduated from

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. Early Life: Ravi jhankal was born and bought up in Pink City (Jaipur, Rajasthan), in a business family with 5 brother and 3 sister. His father was having a business of cloth retail and stitching. Studied in government school Ravi jhankal was creative and intelligent, he used to participate in most of the school activities. His younger brother Trilok kumar jhankal and Vijay Kumar jhankal are still settled in Jaipur. His friend Swarochish Kumar Sharma is also settled in Pink City. All three used to sit and remember the old good days.

Filmography

Films

* '' Panchlait'' (2017) * '' NH10'' (2015) as Fauji Mama * '' Samrat & Co.'' (2014) as Puran Kaka * '' Agneepath'' (2012) * ''

'' (2010) * ''

'' (2008) as Munnibai Mukhanni * '' Mangal Pandey: The Rising'' (2005) as Sufi Singer On Elephant * ''

Sehar ''Sehar'' (''English: The morning'') is a 2005 Indian crime drama film directed by Kabeer Kaushik, starring Arshad Warsi and Mahima Chaudhry in the lead roles with Sushant Singh and Pankaj Kapur in supporting roles. Based on real-life incidents ...

'' (2005) as Police officer *

Paheli ''Paheli'' () is a 2005 Indian Hindi-language fantasy film. It is a remake of the 1973 Hindi movie ''Duvidha'' by Mani Kaul based on the short story written by Vijayadan Detha in Rajasthani. It was also reported to have been partially inspired ...

(2005) as Supporter against Bhanwarlal (Anupam Kher) with Mohan Bhandari * ''

Koi Mil Gaya ''Koi... Mil Gaya'' (; ), also known as ''KMG'', is a 2003 Indian Hindi-language science fiction film directed and produced by Rakesh Roshan. It stars Hrithik Roshan and Preity Zinta, with Rekha in a supporting role. In addition to writing th ...

'' (2003) as Mr Chaturvedi,Maths Teacher * '' Hawayein'' (2003) * ''

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'' (2003) as Home Minister Rajiv Desai * ''

Zubeidaa ''Zubeidaa'' is a 2001 Indian film directed by Shyam Benegal and written by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor, Rekha, Manoj Bajpayee, Surekha Sikri, Rajit Kapoor, Lillete Dubey, Amrish Puri, Farida Jalal, and Shakti Kapoor. A.R. Rah ...

'' (2001) as Girivar Singh * ''

Bawandar ''Bawandar'' (English title: ''The Sand Storm'') is a 2000 Indian film, based on the true story of Bhanwari Devi, a rape victim from Rajasthan, India. The film depicts the personal trauma, public humiliation and legal injustice that Bhanwari Devi ...

'' (2000) as Police Inspector * ''

Fiza ''Fiza'', also known as ''Fiza: In Search Of Her Brother'', is a 2000 Indian Hindi-language crime thriller film written and directed by Khalid Mohammed. It stars Karisma Kapoor as the eponymous lead, along with Hrithik Roshan as her terrorist ...

'' (2000) as Minister * ''

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'' (1999) as Chamak Singh * ''

Sardari Begum ''Sardari Begum'' is a 1996 Indian musical film directed by Shyam Benegal. The film stars Kiron Kher, Amrish Puri, Rajit Kapur and Rajeshwari Sachdev. The film's lead actress Kiron Kher won the 1997 National Film Award - Special Jury Award. ...

'' (1996) as Police Inspector * ''

Oh Darling Yeh Hai India ''Oh Darling Yeh Hai India'' () is a 1995 Indian musical parody film directed by Ketan Mehta, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepa Sahi, Jaaved Jaffrey and Amrish Puri. It also stars Anupam Kher in a supporting role. Plot Don Quixote (Amrish Pur ...

'' (1995) * ''

Mammo ''Mammo'' is a 1994 Indian Hindi film by Shyam Benegal. It stars Farida Jalal, Surekha Sikri, Amit Phalke and Rajit Kapur. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi in 1995. Farida Jalal won Filmfare Critics Award f ...

'' (1994) as Inspector Sapre * ''

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'' (The Absolution) (1994) as Joravar * ''

Rudaali ''Rudaali'' (pronounced "roo-dah-lee"; ) is a 1993 Indian Hindi-language drama film directed by Kalpana Lajmi, written by Lajmi and Gulzar and based on a 1979 short story of the same name by Bengali author Mahasweta Devi. Set in a small villag ...

'' (1993) * ''

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'' (1992) as Obstructing Policeman * Antarnad (1991) * '' Susman'' (1987) * '' Kirayadar'' (1986) * ''

Chameli Ki Shaadi ''Chameli Ki Shaadi'' () is a 1986 Hindi-language comedy film directed by Basu Chatterjee starring Anil Kapoor and Amrita Singh. Though it was fairly average at the box office due to low cost, it was critically acclaimed. Over the years, the fi ...

'' (1986)

Television

* ''

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'' * '' Yatra (Doordarshan)'' * '' Mr. Yogi (TV series)'' as Jitubhai * ''

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'' (Doordarshan) as the man who digs a well for Tenali Rama in an episode * '' Junoon'' as Manish Mahajan * ''

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'' multiple characters * ''

Swabhimaan ''Swaabhimaan'' is an Indian soap opera directed by Mahesh Bhatt and Debaloy Dey and was scripted by Shobha De and Vinod Ranganath. Plot Swaabhimaan divulges the story of an attractive woman - Svetlana - who finds herself in a battle where t ...

'' * ''

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'' (1993) as Amar Raha in the episode ''Tasvir Chor'' and Inspector Sarkar in the episodes ''Chakrant'', ''Dhokadhari'', ''Sahi ka Kanta'', ''Veni Sanhar'', and ''Lohe ka Biscuit'' * ''

Uljhan ''Uljhan'' (Confusion) is a 1975 Hindi suspense thriller film. Produced by Sudesh Kumar and directed by Raghunath Jhalani, it stars Ashok Kumar, Sanjeev Kumar, Asrani, Farida Jalal, Aruna Irani, Sulakshana Pandit, and Ranjeet. The music is ...

'' (2008) * ''

Hitler Didi ''Hitler Didi'' (English: literally ''Hitler Sister'' but figuratively ''Auntie Hitler'') was a daily Indian soap opera that aired on Zee TV. It premiered on 7 November 2011. The story is located in the backdrop of Delhi. The title of the sho ...

'' (2013) * '' Devon ke Dev Mahadev'' (2013) as Lohitang's Guru * ''Tehreer…Munsi Premchand Ki-Thakur ka kuan(Doordarshan)'' as Thakur * ''

'' (2013) as

* ''

Samvidhaan ''Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India'' is a ten-part television mini-series based on the making of the Constitution of India, directed by Shyam Benegal. The show premiered on 2 March 2014 on Rajya Sabha TV, with an episode sch ...

'' (2014) as

Seth Govind Das Seth Govind Das (16 October 1896 – 18 June 1974) was an Indian independence activist and parliamentarian. He belonged to the Maheshwari merchant family of Raja Gokuldas of Jabalpur. The family began as the banking firm of Sevaram Khushalc ...

* ''

Bharat Ek Khoj ''Bharat Ek Khoj'' () is a 53-episode Indian historical drama based on the book ''The Discovery of India'' (1946) by Jawaharlal Nehru that covers a 5,000-year history of India from its beginnings to independence from the British in 1947. The dr ...

'' as "Ravi Jhankal", who played the most and some very important roles, which include Laxman, Dusyant, Chandragupta Maurya, Rana Sanga, Prithviraj Chauhan and many more... * ''

Savdhaan India ''Savdhaan India – India Fights Back'' ( ''Attention India! – India Fights Back'') is an Indian Hindi-language crime show aired by Star Bharat. The series is hosted by Ashutosh Rana, Tisca Chopra, Sushant Singh, Gaurav Chopra, Mohnish Be ...

'' (2017) in a few episodes * '' Ramyug'' (2020) as a guru maharaj * '' Rajjo'' (2022) as Keshav Singh Thakur

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jhankal, Ravi Indian male film actors Male actors in Hindi cinema Indian male television actors National School of Drama alumni Indian male stage actors Living people 20th-century Indian male actors 21st-century Indian male actors Year of birth missing (living people)