Quick Info
| Profession | Social Worker |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Birthplace | Udupi, Karnataka |
Latest News about Ravi Katpadi
04/09/2026
Ravi Katpadi again took part in Janmashtami-related fundraising by appearing in a mermaid avatar and collecting donations for children’s medical treatment. Coverage of the event emphasized that his costume-based charity work continued to be tied to direct help for underprivileged families in Udupi.
30/08/2026
Ravi Katpadi announced that his final Janmashtami charity drive would feature him dressed as a mermaid during the Vitla Pindi festivities in Udupi. Reports said that over the past decade, he and his team had raised Rs 1.85 crore and funded treatment for 204 children.
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Bio/Wiki
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 168 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Studied till class 9 |
Personal Life
| Grew up in a poor household. | |
| Lost both parents and lives with his brother and sister-in-law. |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | Brother |
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Career
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Ravi Katpadi raises funds for healthcare through dressing up in different costumes. | |
| 2. He has generously donated more than Rs. 50 lakhs to treat children with different illnesses. | |
| 3. In 2020, he was honored with the 6th Moolathva Vishwa Award for his outstanding social work efforts. | |
| 4. Started his fundraising in 2013 by dressing as a monster for 36 hours during Janmashtami to collect over Rs 1 lakh for a baby named Anvitha's hand surgery. | |
| 5. Continues the tradition every Janmashtami, dressing in elaborate costumes like from Pan Labyrinth, which takes up to 24 hours to wear. | |
| 6. Has raised over Rs 90 lakh and helped more than 65-66 children with medical needs as a daily wage construction laborer who owns no house. | |
| 7. Over the past nine years, he has raised over Rs 1.28 crore, directly helping over 130 children unable to afford treatment[3]. | |
| 8. In the last six years (as of 2021), he raised Rs 72 lakh to help 33 children[2]. | |
| 9. During his KBC 12 appearance in January 2020, he and co-contestant Pabiben Rabari won Rs 25 lakh, which was divided equally[1]. |
