Ranveer Singh is known in Bollywood as the actor who throws himself completely into every character he plays, and on his birthday his fans are showering him with love all over again. He won audiences over right from his debut, and several of his characters have stayed etched in people's minds ever since. After his performance in Bajirao Mastani, fans even started fondly calling him Bollywood's own Bajirao. Yet despite such a big career, he has also delivered a few flops along the way.
In films like Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat and Gully Boy, Ranveer played characters that left audiences thinking long after they walked out of the theatre. That's precisely why he is counted today among the select few actors whose films audiences wait for eagerly. On the occasion of his birthday, a few lesser known facts about his life have come to light.
From America To Mumbai
Ranveer Singh completed his studies at Indiana University in America. Once his studies were done, he returned to Mumbai, where he worked as a copywriter. But acting was written in his destiny, so he gradually drifted into films, and the moment he arrived, he made his mark.
He Turned Down Several Offers Before His Debut
Ranveer began his career in 2010 with Band Baaja Baaraat opposite Anushka Sharma. But before landing that film, he had rejected several other offers, because he wanted his debut project to be one that let him showcase his full acting range. That instinct paid off, and his performance in Band Baaja Baaraat earned him multiple awards.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Trained Him In Acting
Few people know that before Band Baaja Baaraat, Nawazuddin Siddiqui played a big part in preparing Ranveer for acting. Ranveer himself revealed that it was Nawazuddin who trained him. At the same time, he made it clear that whatever success he achieved in the industry came from his own talent and hard work.
Amitabh Bachchan's Handwritten Letter
After appearing opposite Deepika Padukone in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, Ranveer's acting won over Amitabh Bachchan as well. Ranveer had shared that Big B liked his work in the film so much that he sent a handwritten letter, in which he heaped praise on Ranveer's role in the movie.
A Grandmother Who Was Once A Well Known Actress
Ranveer Singh's grandmother, Chand Burke, was also a well known actress back in the 1950s, which means his flair for acting runs in the family in some way.
Dhurandhar Franchise's Record Earnings
Another big piece of news linked to Ranveer Singh concerns his film Dhurandhar. It is being said that the two part Dhurandhar franchise, directed by Aditya Dhar, has earned more than Rs 3,100 crore worldwide. With this, it has become the first Indian film franchise to cross the Rs 3,000 crore mark. However, this claim has not been officially confirmed so far.
