One of Bollywood’s most talented and versatile actors, Ranvir Shorey is renowned for his strong supporting roles in Hindi films. He began his career as a VJ and TV host, making his film debut with “Ek Chhotisi Love Story” (2002). Known for his close friendship with acclaimed theater actors and directors Vinay Pathak and Rajat Kapoor, Ranvir has been a part of numerous significant projects.
Ranvir Shorey (Bigg Boss)
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Profession(s) | Actor, Theatre Artist, Film Producer, Songwriter, Former VJ |
| Physical Stats | |
| Height (approx.) | 6′ (183 cm) |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Salt & Pepper (dyed brown) |
| Career | |
| Debut | TV (English; As VJ): Oye (1998) Film (Hindi; As an actor): Ek Chotisi Love Story (2002) as Manisha Koirala’s boyfriend Film (Canadian-British; As an actor): Midnight’s Children (2012) as Laurel Web Series (Hindi; As an actor): Rangbaaz (2018) as Siddharth Pandey (ATS Head); streamed on ZEE5 series |
| Awards | • 2017: FOI Online Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast for the Hindi film A Death in the Gunj • 2019: Gold Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Comic Role for the Hindi web series Metro Park • 2019: FOI Online Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the Hindi film Sonchiriya • 2019: FOI Online Award for Best Performance by an Ensemble Cast for the Hindi film Sonchiriya • 2019: Indian Film Award for Best Actor (Critics) for the Hindi film Halkaa • 2019: Dadasaheb Phalke Film Foundation Award • 2020: Mid-Day India Award for Iconic Versatile Actor • 2021: Asian Television Award for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for the Hindi web series Sunflower • 2021: Gold Academy Award • 2023: Stardust Award • 2023: Mid-Day Influencer Award |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 18 August 1972 (Friday) |
| Age (as of 2024) | 52 Years |
| Birthplace | Jalandhar, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign | Leo |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Hometown | Jalandhar, Punjab |
| School(s) | • Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School, Jalandhar • St. Theresa’s High School, Bandra, Mumbai |
| College/University | • Mithibai College, Mumbai • Xavier’s Institute Of Communication (XIC), Fort, Mumbai • Digital Film Academy, New York • Atlantic Theater Company, New York |
| Educational Qualification(s) | • College Dropout (in second year) from Mithibai College, Mumbai • Diploma in Film Video Production at Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai • Diploma in Film Production at Digital Film Academy, New York • Practical Aesthetics at the Atlantic Theater Company, New York |
| Religion | Hinduism |
| Food Habit | Non-Vegetarian |
| Social Media | • Instagram |
| Relationships & More | |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | • Pooja Bhatt (actor, film producer & director; ex-girlfriend) • Konkona Sen Sharma (actress) |
| Marriage Date | 3 September 2010 |
| Marriage Place | Their Goregaon Residence |
| Family | |
| Wife/Spouse | Konkona Sen Sharma (divorced in 2020) |
| Children | Son– Haroon Shorey (born on 15 March 2011) |
| Parents | Father– Krishan Dev Shorey (film producer; died in 2022) Mother– Deceased; Hindi professor |
| Siblings | Brother(s)– 2 • Lokesh K Shorey (actor) • Shrinath Shorey |
| Favourites | |
| Cuisine(s) | Punjabi, Bengali |
| Dessert | Ice-cream |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car Collection | Mahindra XUV 700 |
Ranvir Shorey Some Lesser Known Facts About
- Ranvir Shorey moved from Jalandhar to Mumbai when he was one year old.
- He once shared that in his childhood, his family lived in a two-storey rented apartment in Mumbai. Later, after his father’s films failed at the box office, they faced significant financial losses.
- He was named Ranvir after the Indian actor and producer Raj Kapoor, whose real name was Ranbir Raj.
- When he was enrolled in school, his name was misspelled as Ranvir instead of Ranbir.
- During his school days, he participated in various stage plays.
