The world of Indian politics and entertainment has been rocked by recent allegations brought forward by a woman named Aparna Thakur, claiming that Bhojpuri film star and currently elected Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) Member of Parliament, Ravi Kishan, is her husband and the father of her daughter. This public declaration has triggered a mix of shock and controversy, with Thakur pressing for legal acknowledgment and rights for her daughter, named Shenova.
In what is now a sensational controversy, Aparna Thakur alleges that she is the lawful wife of Ravi Kishan, having met him in 1995 and married him a year later in Malad, Mumbai. Their union, she asserts, took place in the presence of his family members. Despite the marriage, Aparna claims that Ravi Kishan has neither publicly accepted her as his wife nor recognized their daughter, Shenova, as his own and has not been involved in their lives as a father figure.
A press conference held in Lucknow by Aparna gathered significant media attention, during which she firmly stated her intent in going to court to seek justice for her daughter. The visuals of the conference shared widely on social media displayed a determined Aparna, rested to make their plight publicly known and to take all necessary legal steps to ensure her daughter received the rights she deserved.
In an emotional recount, Shenova, now aware of her alleged lineage, recalls recognizing Ravi Kishan as ‘uncle,’ a frequent visitor to their home during her childhood and birthdays, never fully identifying him as her father until the age of 15. The lack of a conventional father-daughter relationship has led Shenova to join her mother in the legal fray, demanding the acceptance and recognition she claims is rightfully hers.
The gravity of this situation became more pronounced when Aparna Thakur expressed a desire to meet with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to discuss the matter, indicating their pursuit for political as well as legal support.
Counterbalancing these allegations, it is noted that Ravi Kishan is already married to Priti Shukla since 1993, with whom he has four children. In reaction to Aparna’s claim, Priti Shukla has filed an FIR against her at the Hazratganj police station, taking a defensive legal stance regarding the credibility of the allegations.
The unfolding of these events arrives amid Ravi Kishan’s ongoing campaign for re-election in the Lok Sabha Elections 2024, representing the Gorakhpur constituency. The controversy could potentially cast a shadow over his political future, with voters and observers closely watching his response and actions in light of these claims.
Simultaneously, Ravi Kishan’s presence in the entertainment industry remains robust, with his most recent appearances in the film ‘Laapataa Ladies’ by director Kiran Rao, and the popular web series ‘Maamla Legal Hai.’ The latter, ironically mirroring somewhat the drama he finds himself embroiled in, has been renewed for a second season, showcasing Ravi’s continued success on-screen.
The revelation brought forward by Aparna Thakur casts Ravi Kishan in a different light, mingling his theatrical life with a complicated personal narrative. The legal proceedings that Thakur alludes to will likely unravel more details about their shared past and test the waters of legality, patrimonial duty, and the credibility of both Thakur’s claims and Ravi Kishan’s denial.
As audiences and voters alike look on, the convergence of celebrity, controversy, and politics ensures that this story will remain under close scrutiny by the Indian public, media, and political sphere in the days and months to come.
