Ravi Jhankal

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Ravi Jhankal
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Ravi Jhankal is an Indian television, stage and film actor, mostly known for working in Shyam Benegal's films, including Welcome to Sajjanpur (2008) and Well Done Abba (2010) and for the role of P. V. Narasimha Rao in Pradhanmantri (TV Series) . [1] [2] [3] He is also part of Surnai, Mumbai-based theatre group. [4]

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He has graduated from National School of Drama, Delhi.

Early life

Ravi Jhankal was brought up in a business family with five brothers and four sisters. His father had a business in cloth retail and stitching. Ravi Jhankal, who studied in a government school, was creative and intelligent; he used to participate in most of the school activities. His younger brothers, Trilok Jhankal and Vijay Jhankal, are settled in Jaipur.

Filmography

Films

Television

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References

  1. "Ravi Jhankal to enter Hitler Didi - Times of India". The Times of India . Archived from the original on 7 April 2013. Retrieved 17 January 2022.
  2. A New High For Ravi Jhankal Archived 14 May 2010 at the Wayback Machine realbollywood.com, 17 October 2008.
  3. DD Hotline: Uljhan comes to DD2 [ dead link ] Screen (magazine), August, 2008.
  4. Ila Arun’s play addresses women’s issues The Tribune, 6 September 2004.