Gopinath Ravi

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Gopinath Ravi
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Born
Alma mater PSG College of Arts and Science
Occupations
  • Model
  • Actor
  • Engineer
Known for Rubaru Mister India 2021 Winner
SpouseDr. Priyatharshini (m. 2022-present)

Gopinath Ravi (born 25 September) is an Indian model and an actor. He is the winner of Rubaru Mr. India 2021. [1] [2] [3] [4] He made his cinematic acting debut in 2020 in a Tamil film called Bagheera in Adhik Ravichandran's direction along with Prabhu Deva where he played a role of Sakshi Agarwal's boy friend. [5] [6] [7] [8] He will be representing India in the United States of America in the upcoming international pageant Master of Misters organised by TIM Management Group who also runs  the Mister Model International pageant. [9] [10] [11] He is the founder of Wyndow entertainments. [12] He also have signed for various movies and web series. [13]

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Early life, background and personal life

Gopinath Ravi was born on 25 September in Pollachi near Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu. [14] [15] He did schooling in Pollachi. He moved to Chennai along with the family after graduating from Coimbatore. He had won a state-level chess tournament and also the runner-up of' state-level basketball competition. He is married to his girlfriend Dr Priyatharshini, a dermatologist based in Chennai, on 29 August 2022 in ITC Grand Chola Hotel, Chennai. Gopinath Ravi and Dr. Priya were reportedly dating for more than a year before they got married. [16]

Fashion Industry

While trying to become an actor attending auditions since 2014, he got a chance in wardrobe advertisement for Christmas seasons directed by J. D.- Jerry Since then he started modelling seriously from 2015. And in 2017 he took up the modelling and acting as career. [17] [18]

He had participated in many regional fashion shows. Later he was selected in the audition for Rubaru Mr. India 2020. He have won the Amit Khanna's portfolio contest held by Rubaru and awarded a portfolio done by Amit Khanna (photographer). [19] He also won various rounds in finale like talent round and fitness round. [20] [21]

He founded the Wyndow entertainment. Golden face of South India is a beauty pageant to spread awareness of skin donation for acid attack victims. It is a south India level contest auditioning in Chennai, Banglore, Hyderabad and Kochi. Director A. L. Vijay and actress Akshara Gowda officially launched it on August 13, 2023 in Chennai. [22]

He had been showstopper for Malabar gold and diamonds - Bridal Jewellery Fashion Show, FFW Flair Fashion Week.

He is brand model for the various brands like Manyavar, Kandhan stores, Belmont tailors, Arcadio, Studio 24 Bespoke, Men Deserve.

He has also done Ad shoot for Varuna hill view by Vinayaka missions, K Chinnadurai & Co clothing store.

He has participated in more than 20 Designer and Fashion runways.

He is a celebrity host in Galatta Tamil media channel on YouTube channel. He have interviewed many celebrities. Notably his episodes of car date with celebrities and stay fit with mr. India acclaimed to be favourite of many. He along with Shalu Shamu gave the live review on galatta for Bigg Boss (Tamil season 6) which is airing in the Star Vijay.

Social Works

During the lockdown imposed due to COVID-19 pandemic, He along with the trust SevaIsGood by Mr. AG Arul have helped the needy peoples. He provided food items & groceries to front-liner in Chennai. He have served the food to people who are living in roadside and Street dogs. He along with Namitha Marimuthu who is Miss Trans Start International 2020 have helped LGBT peoples with food and groceries. [23]

Filmography

As actor

YearTitleRoleLanguageNotesRef.
2023 Bagheera Rohith (Boy friend of Reshma)TamilDebut Film [5] [6] [7] [24]

Television

YearShowsRoleLanguageChannel
2011Home Sweet HomeContestantTamil Vijay TV

He is highly expected by the audience and as a people choice for Bigg Boss Tamil Season 5. [25]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRef.
2021 Rubaru Mr. India Rubaru Mr India Asia Pacific Winner 2020-2021 [26] [27]
2021 Rubaru Mr. India Rubaru Mr India People Choice Winner 2020-2021 [28]
2022South Indian Talent AwardsFashion Icon of the year
2022FAB Stars Iconic AwardsTrending couple of the year
2022Business Iconic Awards 2022Inspiring Model of the year 2022
2022The Golden Crown AwardsStyle Icon of the year.
2022Madarase IndiaBest Model of the year 2022
2021FAB Stars Iconic AwardsSensation of Tamil Nadu
2020FB Awards 2021 (Fashion & Business Awards)Talk of the town
2020FEM-MAEMr Hindustan Runner Up
2020FEM-MAEMr South India 2020

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