Ravi Kishan wishes wife Priti on birthday: 'Sukh-dukh ki saathi'
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Actor-politician Ravi Kishan shared a heartfelt birthday tribute for his wife Priti Kishan Shukla on Wednesday, 23 September, calling her his strength and crediting her as an enduring inspiration to their four children. The post, shared on his social media account, was accompanied by a series of photographs of the couple together on a bustling city street at night.
The Birthday Message
In his post, Ravi Kishan wrote: 'Happy birthday @priti_kishan_shukla thank you for being my strength and an inspiration for our kids. Ever grateful to have you mere sukh dukh ki saathii. Love you.. Mahadev Bless You.' The phrase 'sukh-dukh ki saathi' — meaning a companion in both joy and sorrow — reflects the depth of the bond the couple has shared for over three decades.
A Bond That Goes Back to School
The couple's relationship traces back to their school days, with Ravi having spoken publicly about falling in love with Priti when he was in Class 11. They eventually married in 1993 and have four children — daughters Riva, Tanishk, and Ishita, and son Saksham. Ravi has repeatedly acknowledged that Priti stood by him during the lean years of his acting career, when he reportedly had little money and fewer opportunities.
The Gesture That Went Viral
In a 2025 appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show, Ravi revealed a deeply personal gesture — that he touches Priti's feet before going to bed as a mark of gratitude for her steadfast support. He noted that she does not allow it when awake, so he does so while she is asleep. He reiterated this sentiment on the floor of the Lok Sabha in April 2026, during a parliamentary discussion on women's representation.
Children Who Carved Their Own Paths
Riva Kishan followed her father into acting and made her Hindi film debut with Sab Kushal Mangal in 2020. Tanishk Shukla reportedly works as a business manager and investor, including managing professional matters for her father and sister. Ishita Shukla took a distinctly different route, joining the defence forces under the Agnipath scheme following an NCC background. Saksham Kishan has largely remained away from the public eye.