Ranvir Shorey (born 18 August 1972) is an Indian actor and former video jockey. Since making his debut in Ek Chhotisi Love Story (2002), he has worked in both mainstream and independent cinema.

Early Life

He was born to Bollywood producer Krishan Dev Shorey on 18 August 1972 in Jalandhar, Punjab. He has a brother named Lokesh Shorey. Ranvir Shorey did his early schooling from Dayanand Model Sr. Secondary School, Jalandhar. Shorey is a close friend of actor and director Rajat Kapoor and actor Vinay Pathak.

Career

He started his career along with his friend and co-actor Vinay Pathak. He was the host of the successful talk show Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun? and The Great Indian Comedy Show which aired on STAR One.

He made his debut opposite Manisha Koirala in the film Ek Chhotisi Love Story (2002). His next film Jism (2003) was a hit but he had a minor role. It was not until 2006 that he got noticed in the comedy Khosla Ka Ghosla. The film was released to much acclaim and his comic role was praised.He played Nanoo in the comedy Pyaar Ke Side Effects alongside Rahul Bose as his funny friend. He appeared in the multi-starrer Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007) which was moderately successful. He appeared in a Yash Raj Films, titled Aaja Nachle which was released in November 2007.

Facts

• Ranvir Shorey shifted from Jalandhar to Mumbai when he was one year old.
• He once shared that in his childhood, his family used to live in a two-storey rented apartment in Mumbai. Later, after his father’s films failed to do well at the box office, his family suffered major financial losses.
• He was given the name Ranvir after the Indian actor & producer Raj Kapoor whose real name was Ranbir Raj. At the time of his school admission, his name was misspelt as Ranvir instead of Ranbir.
• During his school days, he used to participate in various stage plays.
• In his junior college, he studied science. However, he changed his subject to arts in the first year of college.
• At the beginning of his career, he worked as a segment director for the film production house Plus TV channel. He then worked in the TV show Mirch Masala TV show which aired on Doordarshan.
• In 1993, he produced the DD National Hindi TV serial ‘Mumkin.’
• He then joined Channel V and worked in the post-production department of the channel.
• As a VJ, he has appeared in a few English TV shows such as ‘House Arrest’ (1998), ‘Saba’ (1999), and ‘Chat Room’ (2000); all aired on channel V.
• He has acted in a few Hindi short films like ‘Saamne Yeh Kaun’ (1999), ‘Mera Dil Hain Hindustani’ (2000), and ‘Shame’ (2018).

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

FAQ's

Q. What is Ranvir Shorey's height?
Ans - Ranvir Shorey stands approximately 6 feet (183 cm) tall.

Q. How old is Ranvir Shorey?
Ans - Ranvir Shorey was born on August 18, 1972. As of now, he is 51 years old.

Q. Who is Ranvir Shorey's girlfriend?
Ans - As of the latest information, Ranvir Shorey has kept his personal relationships private and has not publicly disclosed any details about a current girlfriend.

Q. Is Ranvir Shorey married?
Ans - Ranvir Shorey was married to Konkona Sen Sharma, a renowned Indian actress. The couple got married in 2010 but separated in 2015 and later divorced.

Q. Does Ranvir Shorey have children?
Ans - Yes, Ranvir Shorey and Konkona Sen Sharma have a son named Haroon Shorey, born in 2011.

Q. What is known about Ranvir Shorey's family?
Ans - Ranvir Shorey comes from a Punjabi family. His father, K.D. Shorey, was a filmmaker, and his brother, Lokesh Shorey, is also associated with the entertainment industry.

Q. What are some notable works of Ranvir Shorey?
Ans - Ranvir Shorey has appeared in several popular films and TV shows, including "Bheja Fry," "Khosla Ka Ghosla," "Mithya," "Titli," and the TV series "The Great Indian Comedy Show."

Q. Has Ranvir Shorey won any awards?
Ans - Ranvir Shorey has received critical acclaim for his performances and has been nominated for various awards. He won the Best Actor Award at the New York Indian Film Festival for his role in "Mithya."

Q. What are Ranvir Shorey's interests and hobbies?
Ans - Ranvir Shorey has expressed an interest in photography and is known to enjoy traveling and exploring new places. He also has a keen interest in music and often shares his musical preferences on social media.