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Ranveer Singh (Rambo & Bittoo)
Actor
Born on 6th July, 1985
The livewire, infectious and always high on energy and drama, Ranveer Singh has risen to fame ever since he made his entry in Bollywood. The witty actor made his debut in the movie 'Band Baaja Baaraat' in the year 2010. The movie was a sleeper hit and critics praised his performance. He was then seen in the movie 'Ladies vs Ricky Bahl' where he worked his charm as a conman. He improved upon his performances with each movie and gave one of the best performances in the movie 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram- Leela'. He even took the pain of learning a completely different language and accent for the movie which went on to become one of his biggest commercial successes. Subsequently, in the last year, he again gave one of the best performances in the movie 'Bajirao Mastani'. The movie emerged as a blockbuster and his performance won him his first Best Actor award.
Apart from movies, Ranveer Singh is also known for his humour which he displays or rather flaunts it on various occasions, be it at awards ceremonies or on social media. He is also known for his quirky fashion sense and carries his look and appearance extremely well.
In his early days, Ranveer Singh was in news for his alleged link ups and his closeness with his actresses. He developed a bond and soft side for his first co-star, Anushka Sharma, but after a couple of years, they decided to part ways. However, the two are still good friends. Currently, he is in a steady relationship with actress Deepika Padukone.
In such a short span of time, Ranveer Singh has managed to grab eyeballs for variety of reasons and also produced some high octane performances in movies.
Personal Details
Full Name: Ranveer Singh Bhavnani
Height: 5’ 10”
Weight: 80 Kilograms
Body Measurements: Chest - 46 Inches, Waist - 30 Inches, Biceps - 16 Inches
Parents: Jagjit Singh Bhavnani, Anju Bhavnani
Siblings: Sister - Ritika Bhavnani
Early Life
Ranveer Singh was born in a Sindhi family to Anju and Jagjit Singh Bhavnani. During his younger days, he was always attracted to movies and would participate in school plays and debates. His excitement knew no bounds, when his grandmother asked him to entertain her at a birthday party and Ranveer instantly performed on the hit song 'Jumma Chumma' from the movie 'Hum'. However, as he grew up, he realized that getting an entry into Bollywood is not for lesser mortals like him and hence joined H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai.
Subsequently, he landed in United States to get a degree in Arts from Indiana University, Bloomington. At the university, he decided to take acting classes and kept his dream of acting in movies alive. He also took up theatre as his minor subject. He returned to Mumbai after getting his degree and chose to pursue a career in creative writing. He started working in advertising agencies such as O & M and J. Walter Thompson as a copy writer. After a short stint as copy writer, he again shifted his focus to his calling – acting. To achieve his dream, he started working as an assistant director and meanwhile kept sending his portfolios to various directors. Ranveer attended all kinds of auditions, but did not get an opportunity. As a result, he was dejected and at one point even questioned his choice of career. However, things changed when he got a call from Yash Raj Films for an audition and the rest is history.
Filmography & Acting Career
2010 - 2012: Debut and Success
Ranveer Singh got a break in Bollywood with the Yash Raj movie 'Band Baaja Baaraat' in the year 2010. This romantic comedy movie introduced two newcomers, Anushka Sharma and Ranveer Singh, in leading roles. Ranveer Singh auditioned for the role of Bittoo Sharma but the director wasn't convinced. He again called Ranveer for a series of auditions until he was finally convinced. The movie slowly and steadily picked up with word of mouth and went on to become a sleeper hit. Ranveer received praise for playing the role of uncouth yet good hearted boy. His performance won him his first Filmfare award.
In the following year, he was again seen in a Yash Raj movie 'Ladies vs Ricky Bahl' where he played the character of a conman. The movie fared well at the box office and once again his performance was appreciated by critics.
2013 - Present: Rise to Stardom
Ranveer's first release of the year 2013 was a period drama 'Lootera'. The movie did not fare well at the box office, but was critically acclaimed. Ranveer's performance had the depth which the character required, thereby leaving a lasting impression. It was Ranveer's nuanced performance which made the movie worth a watch. His second release of the year was 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram- Leela' which generated good reviews from critics for his performance. The movie went on to become one of Ranveer Singh's biggest commercial successes.
In the subsequent year, Ranveer was seen as a Bengali criminal in the movie 'Gunday' where his superb screen presence and his chemistry with Arjun Kapoor was applauded by critics. This movie proved to be Ranveer Singh's biggest day one opener. But, his next movie 'Kill Dill' flopped at the box office.
In the year 2015, he was seen in the comedy drama 'Dil Dhadakne Do' with an ensemble cast. But, he did not allow the presence of other stars affect his performance and he held his own throughout the movie. His immaculate comic timing and subtle acting was appreciated by critics and the movie went on to become a huge hit. He again united with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the movie 'Bajirao Mastani' where he played the title character of Bajirao. For this role, he shaved his head and did not allow the media to get a sneak peak of his look. For his stellar performance in the movie, he swept all awards within the Best Actor category.
Upcoming movies: Befikre
Biggest Hit Movies:
Bajirao Mastani
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram- Leela
Dil Dhadakne Do
Gunday
Band Baaja Baaraat
Hit Songs:
Ainvayi Ainvayi from the movie 'Band Baaja Baraat'
Tune Maari Entriyaan from the movie 'Gunday'
Pehli Baar from the movie 'Dil Dhadakne Do'
Nagada Sang Dhol from the movie 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram- Leela'
Tattad Tattad from the movie 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram- Leela'
Lahu Munh Lag Gaya from the movie 'Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram- Leela'
Malhari from the movie 'Bajirao Mastani'
Awards
In just six years of being in Bollywood, Ranveer Singh has taken the industry by a storm and has given power packed performances year after year. As a result, he has won many awards. Some of the prominent ones are:
Filmfare Award
Best Male Debut for the movie 'Band Baaja Baaraat' in the year 2011
Glamour and Style Award under the category 'Most Stylish Star - Male' and 'Most Glamorous On-Screen Couple' in the year 2015
Best Actor for the movie 'Bajirao Mastani' in the year 2016
Apart from that, he has also been honoured with:
Vogue Beauty Awards for the Most Beautiful Man in the year 2012
GQ Man of the Year Award (India) for the Most Stylish Man in the year 2013
FHM Award (India) for the Bachelor of the year in the year 2014
Controversies
The powerhouse Ranveer Singh is known to speak his mind. At times, this impromptu behaviour has landed him in many controversies. Some of the controversies in which he has been involved are:
Ranveer Singh started on the wrong foot when he criticized Salman Khan's movie 'Ek Tha Tiger' by saying that the movie was an absolute bore except for the last 15 minutes. He further joked that while he was passing through a multiplex, people after watching the movie were asking for Tiger Balm.
Ranveer Singh was involved in the controversial comedy show, AIB Roast and is named in an FIR for presenting obscenity in public.
Ranveer Singh is known to be too comfortable with his actresses and hence the image of a playboy.
There were rumours about a rift between him and Priyanka Chopra while shooting the movie ‘Gunday’. The reason for the rift was Ranveer’s attitude of being too casual with the senior Priyanka.
It is a known fact that Deepika was going through depression and was rumoured that even Ranveer was going through the same. This irked him so much that he came out lashing at the media on irresponsible journalism.
Ranveer and Deepika are in a steady relationship, but there were reports of Ranveer being too possessive when he suddenly dropped on the sets of ‘Chennai Express’.
Other Information
Brand Ambassador / Endorser:
Over the past couple of years, Ranveer Singh is not only dominating Bollywood by sweeping awards, but is also leading the brand endorsements chart. Some brands that he has endorsed or is currently endorsing are:
Adidas Originals
Arihant Infrastructure Limited
Ciaz
Chings Secret
Colgate Maxfresh
Durex
Make My Trip
Quikr
Rupa Frontline
Set Wet
The Roadster Life & Company
Vivo Mobiles
Contribution in social causes: Apart from being in the news for his movies, his weird impromptu antics and high energy levels, Ranveer Singh has also supported social causes. He has used his celebrity image to create some impact in the lives of many people. The two causes to which he has contributed are:
Supporting the Smile Foundation wherein he has pledged to support the cause of education for underprivileged children.
Adopting a school at NDTV 'Support My School' campaign
Official Social Accounts:
Twitter - @RanveerOfficial
Facebook -
https://www.facebook.com/RanveerSinghOfficial/
Instagram - @ranveersingh
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