Ravi Dubey (born 23 December 1983) is an Indian actor, model, television presenter and producer. He rose to fame by starring in the family dramas Saas Bina Sasural and Jamai Raja. He also participated in reality shows Nach Baliye 5 and Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8.
In 2016, Dubey founded the production house Dreamiyata Entertainment Pvt Ltd, producing television series such as Udaariyaan, Ganga Mai Ki Betiyan, Tu Juliet Jatt Di and Punjabi films like Saunkan Saunkane and Saunkan Saunkanay 2.
Early life
Dubey was born in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh and was brought up in Delhi, India. His father, Gyan Prakash Dubey, is a Civil Engineer, who worked with management in various real estate organisations in the Delhi/NCR Region.
Dubey moved to Mumbai from Delhi to study electronic and telecommunications engineering at the Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Technology. Later, he started working as a model.
Career
Television debut (2006–2009) Dubey started his career as a model, then he started his acting career in 2006 with the parallel lead role of Ravi Agarwal in the DD National television show Stree... Teri Kahaani, which was produced by actors Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu. Later he portrayed the small role of "Veer" in Sahara One's soap opera Doli Saja Ke. Thereafter, he appeared as the male lead in Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar, where he played the role of Ravi.
Dubey has done up to 40 television commercial ads, including Reliance, TVS Victor, Mrs. Marino, Gee Pee Mobile, Nestle, ICICI, Action Milano Shoes, Fairever, Santro and Water Kingdom.
In December 2008, Dubey replaced Vinay Rohrra for portraying the male lead in Zee television's show Ranbir Rano. After the show ended, Dubey was cast opposite Sargun Mehta in Zee television's soap opera 12/24 Karol Bagh.
Breakthrough (2010–2013) In October 2010, Dubey featured opposite Aishwarya Sakhuja for Sony Entertainment Television's romantic/drama show Saas Bina Sasural, in which he portrayed the male lead role of Tej Prakash Chaturvedi. While working in the show, Dubey started his film career in Bollywood; he signed for Aron Govil's 2011 Hindi film U R My Jaan.
In January 2012, Dubey participated in Sony Entertainment Television's reality-based comedy series of Comedy Circus titled, Kahani Comedy Circus Ki. Dubey said, "I am super excited as I have always loved the show. So far I have never had the opportunity to try my hands at comedy, which I believe is the toughest of all".
In December 2012, Dubey participated in the fifth season of Star Plus television's celebrity couple dance reality show Nach Baliye, along with Sargun Mehta. And on 23 March 2013, in the finale episode, He became the first runner-up of the show. Dubey also participated in another of Nach Baliye's celebrity couple dance reality series titled, Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati in 2013.
In May 2013, Dubey started hosting television shows, He replaced Mohit Malhotra to host Star Plus television's dance reality show India's Dancing Superstar.
In September 2013, he was approached for the lead role of Rajbir in Rashmi Sharma's show Desh Ki Beti Nandini, but he was out of the show. Dubey has also appeared along with Shweta Salve at Indian Television Academy's ramp show Fashion Ka Jalwa.
Further success and production (2014–2025) In March 2014, Dubey got the male lead in Zee television's soap opera Jamai Raja, in which he plays the role of Siddharth "Sid" Khurana opposite Nia Sharma, the show produced by actor Akshay Kumar and co-produced by Ashvini Yardi, under their own production banner, Grazing Goat Pictures.
In December 2014, Dubey hosted an award event of Zee televisions', Zee Rishtey Awards, along with Shabbir Ahluwalia.
In 2017, Dubey participated in Colors stunt reality show Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 in its eighth season where he ended up being the 2nd Runner-up while Shantanu Maheshwari was the winner and Hina Khan was the 1st Runner-up.
In November 2017, Dubey was seen as one of the contestants in the Colors comedy show Entertainment Ki Raat along with Dipika Kakar and Asha Negi. He also participated in Star Plus reality show Lip Sing Battle along with wife Sargun Mehta, Rithvik Dhanjani & Asha Negi.
In January 2018, Dubey hosted the Colors singing reality show Rising Star. In June 2018, he also hosted the Star Plus game show Sabse Smart Kaun. In February 2019, Dubey replaced Aditya Narayan to host the seventh season of Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs on Zee TV. He also hosted Zee Rishtey Awards in 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2019.
He made his debut into the digital space alongside Nia Sharma with the web series Jamai 2.0, serving as the reboot of his Zee TV show Jamai Raja. The series opened to good reviews. The second season released in February 2021. His next streaming venture was the web series Matsya Kaand on MX Player, where he played the titular character Matsya.
In 2016, he founded his own production house Dreamiyata Entertainment Pvt Ltd, with his wife Sargun Mehta and co-produced Punjabi films, including Kala Shah Kala and Jhalle (both 2019), Saunkan Saunkane (2022), and Saunkan Saunkanay 2 (2025). In March 2021, Dreamiyata Entertainment produced its first television series Udaariyaan, which aired on Colors TV. Dubey followed this by producing mutilple television shows and streaming ventures across genres.
Ramayana (2026) In October 2024, Dubey was cast as Lakshmana in the upcoming Ramayana: Part 1 (2026) film, which will also mark his film acting debut.
Personal life
Dubey married actress Sargun Mehta on 7 December 2013.
Dubey is a follower of Nichiren Buddhism.
Filmography
Films Producer Year TitleRef.2019 Kala Shah KalaJhalle2022Saunkan Saunkne2025Saunkan Saunkanay 2
Actor Year TitleRoleNotesRef.2026Lakshmana2027
Television Year Title Role Notes Ref.2006–2007 Stree Teri Kahani Ravi Agarwal 2007–2008 Yahan Ke Hum Sikandar Ravi Doli Saja Ke Veer Kapoor 2008–2009 Ranbir Rano Ranbir 2009–2010 12/24 Karol Bagh Omkar Dagar 2010–2012 Saas Bina Sasural Tej Prakash Chaturvedi 2011 Meri Maa Himself Guest appearance 2011–2013 Parvarrish – Kuchh Khattee Kuchh Meethi Aadarsh Khanna 2012 Teri Meri Love StoriesMukul Episodic role 2012–2013 Nach Baliye 5 Contestant 1st runner-up 2013 Nach Baliye Shriman v/s Shrimati India's Dancing Superstar Host MasterChef India 3 Himself Guest appearance Nach Baliye 6 Boogie Woogie Kids Championship 2014 Comedy Nights with Kapil 2014–2017 Jamai Raja Siddharth Khurana/Karanvir Khurana 2014; 2015 Qubool Hai Siddharth Khurana Guest appearance 2015 Kumkum Bhagya 2015–2016 India's Best Dramebaaz Host 2016 Tashan-e-IshqSiddharth Khurana Guest appearance 2017 Bigg Boss 10 Himself Fear Factor: Khatron Ke Khiladi 8 Contestant 2nd runner-up India Banega Manch Himself Guest appearance Bhaag Bakool Bhaag Bigg Boss 11 The Drama Company Host Lip Sing Battle Himself Guest appearance 2017–2018 Entertainment Ki Raat Various Characters 2018 Rising Star 2 Host Tu Aashiqui Himself Guest appearance Aap Ke Aa Jane Se Sabse Smart Kaun Host Jammin 2019 Sa Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs 2021–2024 Udaariyaan Producer 2021Bigg Boss 15HimselfGuest appearance 2022 Swaran Ghar Producer 2023 Junooniyatt 2023–2024Daalchini 2024Badall Pe Paon Hai2025–presentGanga Mai Ki BetiyanTu Juliet Jatt Di2026–presentSayoneee
Web series Year Title RoleNotesRef. 2019–2021 Jamai 2.0 Siddharth Khurana2021Matsya KaandMatsya2023Lakhan Leela Bhargava (LLB)Lakhan Leela Bhargava2024–2025Dil Ko Rafu Karr LeiProducer2024–2025Lovely Lolla2025 Haale DilTu Aashiki Haii
Music videos YearTitleSinger(s)2020ToxicBadshah and Payal Dev2024Ve HaaniyaanDanny2025Fanaa Karr DeDanny and Avvy Sra
Discography Year Title Album NotesRef. 2019 "Rubaru" Jamai 2.0 2020 "Aankde"N/APoem
Awards
Year Award Category Work Result Ref.2015Indian Television Academy Awards GR8! Face Of The Year-MaleJamai Raja 2016Gold Awards Best Onscreen Jodi(With Nia Sharma) 2018 Best AnchorRising Star 2
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