Ravi Shukla

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Ravi Shukla is an Indian entertainment personality from Kolkata, West Bengal. Ravi is a singer, songwriter, live show artist and performer who shot to fame when he won the Star Voice of India 2 (Season 2) competition 2008. [1] [2] [3] Ravi K. Shukla was born on 4 November 1983 in Kolkata. His first appearance on the Indian pop music scene was during the 2004 season of the Indian Idol. He did not win the Season but that prompted Ravi to concentrate on a career in Music.

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Personal life

Ravi Shukla was born on 4 November 1983 in Kolkata, West Bengal, India. He comes from the business family of Radhey Shyam Shukla and Santosh Shukla. He has four elder sisters. Ravi Shukla studied at Don Bosco High and Technical School, Liluah and graduated from St. Xavier's College, Kolkata.

Career Highlights

Participated in Indian Idol 2004 Ravi Shukla received musical training from renowned vocalist Pandit Jayanto Bose in June 2005 Trained at the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Dha Ni Sa Academy in Mumbai in 2007. Won Amul Voice of India Season 2 in 2008

Tours

Ravi K. Shukla toured the US in 2006 with a multi city solo tour.

Albums

On winning the Amul Voice of India 2007, Ravi K Shukla was offered a contract for a solo album by T Series.

TV appearances

Ravi K. Shukla has sung for Television Serials Tum Dena Saath Mera, Badey Achey Lagtey Hain, Hanuman and Thoda Hai Thode Ki Zaroorat Hai. He has been associated with Indian Televeision channels Sony Life OK, Star Plus and Colors TV. Ravi K. Shukla has been a guest artist on shows Bharat ki Shaan and Mummy ke Superstars.

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References

  1. "Star Plus Ravi Shukla winner of VOI". Hindustan Times. 23 December 2008. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
  2. "'I am basking in my glory!'". Rediff. 23 December 2008. Retrieved 4 July 2018.
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