Ravi Kishan has found himself at the centre of an unexpected social media frenzy, with his expressions, dance moves and memorable interview clips turning into viral memes. The actor and Lok Sabha MP has embraced the trend, calling it “pagalpan” and crediting Mahadev’s blessings and Gen Z’s creativity for his newfound online popularity. Kishan says the organic meme wave has helped audiences connect with his unfiltered personality and imperfections, while his next major screen appearance will be in ‘Mirzapur: The Film’, releasing in September.
Ravi Kishan calls it “pagalpan,” credits Mahadev’s blessings
In an interview with Hindustan Times, he shares, “Yeh kuch alag hi khel chal raha hai, yeh pagalpan hai! Shravan month is on and when Mahadev showers his blessings, this happens. It has never happened before for anyone – actor or politician – in this country. Pagalpan hai! People speak anything to become popular and my maun vrat became even more popular.”
Ravi Kishan says the meme wave was organic
What perhaps surprises Kishan the most is that none of it was scripted or planned. “The best part is that this is happening organically. Even the BJP handle, Delhi Police and Maharashtra Government have made memes. I am personally following it all and dropping a ‘like’ as well,” he says. He attributes the entire phenomenon to Gen Z: “No one has discovered me before. Now, they want to see me more and know me more. Gen Z has accepted me as their own. I really want to thank them and salute their creativity.”
Ravi Kishan says fans connect with his imperfections
The actor feels the bond with his fans runs deeper than just the memes and viral clips. “Out of love, they call me Lord Ravi, God Ravi, today’s Osho and whatnot! They love real people; they connect with my imperfections, which makes them feel I am one amongst them. Everyone makes mistakes, so do I and I accept it as well. Main dil se bolta hoon aur meri sacchai logon ko pasand aa rahi hai,” he ends.He insists the whole frenzy hasn’t rattled him. “My 85-year-old mother, family members and myself are just speechless. Their prayers have increased and my faith in Mahadev gives me the inner strength to remain in peace. Somewhere I feel Instagram has become a very powerful medium. People are very lonely in personal lives and when on social media something connects with them or entertains them, they connect with it and accept them as family,” the actor said.
Ravi Kishan’s next release: ‘Mirzapur: The Film’
On the work front, Kishan’s next big-screen appearance will be in ‘Mirzapur: The Film’, set to hit theatres in September.