Ranvir Shorey is one of the most versatile and capable actors of his era, known for his films like Lakshya, Khosla Ka Ghosla, Bheja Fry, Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd., Mithya, Titli, A Death in the Gunj, Sonchiriya, Angrezi Medium, and many more.
Early Life and Career
Ranvir Shorey, born on August 18, 1972, in Jalandhar, Punjab, has carved a niche for himself in the Indian film industry with his exceptional acting skills and versatility. Ranvir gets his early education from Dayanand Model Senior Secondary School, Jalandhar, before going to St. Theresa’s High School, Bandra, Mumbai. After his schooling, he joined Mithibai College but dropped out in his second year. He then completed his Diploma in Film and Video Production at Xavier Institute of Communications, Mumbai. Ranvir went on to earn another diploma in film production from the Digital Film Academy, New York. He also studied practical aesthetics at the Atlantic Theatre Company, New York.
Before Ranvir Shorey became a familiar face in Indian cinema, he was captivating audiences with his charisma and wit as a video jockey (VJ) on MTV. Perhaps one of the most significant milestones in Shorey’s VJ career was his participation in “The Great Indian Comedy Show.” The show, which aired on STAR One, was a sketch comedy series that showcased Shorey’s comedic talents. Leveraging his growing popularity, Shorey hosts the show “Ranvir Vinay Aur Kaun?” alongside Vinay Pathak, another well-known figure in the entertainment industry.
Ranvir Shorey On Screen
Ranvir made his acting debut in the film “Ek Chhotisi Love Story”(2002), where he shared the screen with Manisha Koirala. Despite a minor role in his next film, “Jism” (2003), it wasn’t until 2006 that he gained significant recognition with his performance in the comedy “Khosla Ka Ghosla.”.
Following his breakthrough, Shorey delivered memorable performances in films like Traffic Signal (2007), Honeymoon Travels Pvt. Ltd. (2007), Bheja Fry (2007), and the critically acclaimed “Mithya” (2008). His ability to portray a range of characters, from comedic to serious, has earned him a place among the notable actors of his generation.
Critical Acclaim
Some of his notable films in this period include Freaky Chakra (2003), Waisa Bhi Hota Hai Part II (2003), Lakshya (2004), Mixed Doubles (2006), Yun Hota Toh Kya Hota (2006), Pyaar Ke Side Effects (2006), No Smoking (2007), Aaja Nachle (2007), Ugly Aur Pagli (2008), Good Luck (2008), Singh Is Kinng (2008), Dasvidaniya (2008), Chandni Chowk to China (2008), Raat Gayi, Baat Gayi? (2009), The Film Emotional Atyachar (2010), I M 24 (2010), Fatso! (2012), Heroine (2012), Ek tha Tiger (2012), Midnight’s Children (2012), and many more.
He was then cast in acclaimed films like Bajatey Raho (2012), Ankhon Dekhi (2012), Gour Hari Dastaan (2015), Titli (2015), A Death in the Gunj (2017), Gali Guliyan (2017), Kadvi Hawa (2017), Manto (2018), Angrezi Medium (2020), and many more. In 2019 he acted in Abhishek Chaubey’s dacoit drama Sonchiriya (2019) alongwith Ashutosh Rana, Sushant Sing Rajput, and Manoj Bajpayi. Fort his performance, he gets a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actor.
More recently, Shorey has ventured into digital series, showcasing his adaptability to new forms of storytelling. His performances in series like Rangbaaz (2018), Sacred Games (2018-19), High and Hasmukh (both 2020), Metro Park and Tabbar (both 2021), and Sunflower (2021-24) have been well-received, further solidifying his position in the industry.
He also participated as a contestant on the reality TV show Bigg Boss OTT Season 3. In 2024 he acted in Shekhar Home (2024), and adaptation of Sherlock Holmes.
Personal Life
Ranvir married Konkona Sen Sharma in 2010. The couple was blessed with a son, Haroon, in 2011. They got separated after 5 years of marriage.
Ranvir Shorey on IMDB
