Television star Nia Sharma warmly wished her close friend and colleague, actor-producer Ravie Dubey, on his 42nd birthday this Tuesday. She affectionately described their enduring bond as a journey that has evolved "from annoying to awesome" over more than a decade.
A Heartfelt Social Media Tribute
Nia Sharma took to Instagram to share her birthday greetings for Ravie Dubey. She posted a series of pictures and videos from the celebrations, happily noting that she had managed to secure a spot on the "strict guestlist." In her caption, she expressed immense pride in Dubey's hard work and success.
"Happy Birthday fav. bestie. 14 yearssssss onnnn.. From Annoying to Awesome , you've hit it out of the park with your hard work! Proud of you friend @ravidubey2312 .@sargunmehta I made it in the strict guestlist," Nia wrote in her post, tagging both Dubey and his wife, actress Sargun Mehta.
A Bond Forged on Screen
The foundation of Nia Sharma and Ravie Dubey's strong friendship was laid on the sets of the popular TV show Jamai Raja. The show, which became a major fan favourite, aired from 4 August 2014 to 3 March 2017. It replaced Do Dil Bandhe Ek Dori Se and was later succeeded by Piyaa Albela.
Their on-screen chemistry translated into a genuine off-screen camaraderie that has lasted for years. The duo later reprised their roles in the sequel, Jamai 2.0, which also stars Shiny Doshi and Achint Kaur.
Nia Sharma's Recent Projects and Career Highlights
Nia Sharma was most recently seen on the reality cooking show Laughter Chefs Fun Unlimited. The show features a large ensemble cast including Krushna Abhishek, Rahul Vaidya, Karan Kundrra, Ankita Lokhande, and others. It is hosted by Bharti Singh and judged by chef Harpal Singh Sokhi.
Prior to that, she played the lead role of a witch named Nishigandha in the fantasy-thriller-romance series Suhagan Chudail, which also starred Zayn Ibad Khan and Debchandrima Singha Roy.
Sharma is a well-known face in Indian television, recognized for her roles in shows like:
- Behenein
- Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai
- Meri Durga
- Kaali - Ek Agnipariksha
In 2020, she participated in the stunt-based reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi: Made in India and emerged as the winner. She has also ventured into the digital space with web series like Twisted and Jamai 2.0.
Ravie Dubey's Upcoming Mega Project
On the work front, Ravie Dubey is set to appear in one of the most anticipated Indian films of the decade. He will be portraying the role of Lord Lakshmana in the upcoming epic cinematic adaptation, Ramayana: Part 1.
The makers of this magnum opus, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Yash, unveiled the first look on July 3 this year. The film boasts extensive and high-quality CGI work by Prime Focus and the Academy Award-winning studio DNEG, known for its VFX work on Dune.
The star-studded cast includes:
- Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram
- Yash as Raavan
- Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita
- Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman
- Amitabh Bachchan as Jatayu
- Lara Dutta as Kaikeyi
Adding to the grandeur, music maestros Hans Zimmer and A. R. Rahman are collaborating on the film's score. Ramayana is being conceived as a two-part live-action cinematic universe, filmed for IMAX. Part 1 is scheduled for a Diwali 2026 release, with Part 2 following in Diwali 2027.
The birthday wishes highlight a beautiful, long-lasting friendship in the entertainment industry, with both artists continuing to build impressive careers with significant upcoming projects.
