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Ravi Valecha, ‘Young Amitabh Bachchan,’ Reveals Sexual Abuse
Ravi Valecha is a former child actor who was also called Master Ravi.
He started acting when he was only four years old.
His confidence impressed actor Shashi Kapoor when Ravi visited the set of Fakira.
Ravi appeared in his first film in 1976.
He later acted in movies made in several Indian languages.
The India Book of Records lists him in 130 films as a child actor between 1975 and 1989.
Ravi says he acted in more than 300 films, but only about 130 are officially documented.
He is now receiving attention after speaking about sexual abuse.
Ravi Valecha, also known as Master Ravi, began acting at age four.
He visited the set of Fakira with his brother, where his confidence impressed Shashi Kapoor.
Ravi first appeared in a film in 1976 and later worked in films across several Indian languages.
The India Book of Records lists him as appearing in 130 Indian films as a child actor from 1975 to 1989.
Ravi says he worked in more than 300 films, though about 130 can be officially documented; he is now trending after revealing sexual abuse.
- Who
- Ravi Valecha, also known as Master Ravi, a former child actor.
- What
- His career as a child actor and his recent revelation of sexual abuse are drawing attention.
- Where
- In Indian films across several Indian languages; the article also mentions the set of Fakira.
- When
- He acted as a child from 1975 to 1989 and first appeared in a film in 1976; the article does not specify when he made the revelation.
- Why
- His confidence led to his early opportunity in films, and his abuse revelation has caused renewed public attention.
Key facts
- Name
- Ravi Valecha, also known as Master Ravi
- Acting debut
- First appeared in a film in 1976
- Career beginning
- Started acting at age four
- Recorded child-film appearances
- 130 Indian films from 1975 to 1989, according to the India Book of Records
- Self-reported film total
- More than 300 films
- Officially documented total
- About 130 films
- Recent attention
- Trending after revealing sexual abuse
Sources
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