Ranveer Singh better known as the chameleon of Bollywood has turned 37 today. The actor recently had a much-needed holiday with his wife Deepika Padukone and her family, father Prakash Padukone, mother Ujjala Padukone and sister Anisha Padukone in California. The La Familia had a quality time at the NRI convention in San Jose California.
Singh is one of those few Bollywood actors who never disappoint with their performance. No matter what the film is or the cast but if Ranveer Singh is featured in a film then his performance will definitely be one of the highlights. Over the years, the actor has earned wide recognition with his exuberance and aura.
On the occasion of his birthday, we bring to you the top five most promising characters played by Ranveer Singh:
For the first time, Ranveer Singh was prepping himself to play a villain on the big screen. And after keeping himself locked in a hotel room for one month, the actor entered the skin of the Muslim ruler Alauddin Khalji.
While filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali was prepping for a larger-than-life film celebrating the valour of a Rajput ruler and his wife’s courage but Ranveer grabbed all the attention and made people think about him more than once.
The movie not only turned out to be the highest-grossing film of his career but also won him the third Filmfare award of his career. Ranveer Singh was also awarded the IIFA Best Actor – Male award for his performance.
Gully Boy
The second most promising character played by Ranveer Singh was Murad in Gully Boy. The actor brought a nuanced touch of vulnerability to the character and portrayed the boy next door in Zoya Akhtar’s directorial. Be it Ranveer Singh’s chemistry with co-actor Alia Bhatt or his on-point rapping skills, the 37 years old literally own the character and made this a must-watch.
Ranveer Singh was hugely praised for this film by the critiques and the movie won 13 Filmfare awards in 2020 including the best actor award.
Bajirao Mastani
Now Bajirao Mastani is yet another period drama where Ranveer Singh researched and embodied the character of Peshwa Bajirao Ballad. The 37 years old not only played Peshwa but also gave a touch of his own to the character. After this film, Ranveer Singh hugely earned a fanbase of his own and it was all due to his dedication in bringing perfection to the character.
Ranveer’s wife Deepika Padukone played the character of Mastani, the second wife of Peshwa and global actor Priyanka Chopra played the character of Kashi Bai, his first wife. Both the actors also impressed the critiques with their performances. The film crossed the 300 crore mark at the box office and the movie earned 11 Filmfare awards including the Best actor.
Ranveer Singh’s most special film Band Baaja Baraat is the next one on this list. The film did not only mark the debut of Ranveer Singh in Bollywood but also made sure that the actor was here to stay. Ranveer, who was born in Mumbai and has had foreign schooling, played the character of a Delhi guy in such a way that people believed that he was a Delhi boy.
Ranveer Singh’s portal of Bitto Sharma was on point and the actor wore the character’s flaws on his sleeves. His chemistry was appreciated with Anushka Sharma and he also won his first Filmfare award in the Best Debut Actor Male category.
83
Now where the actor has done some acclaimable work in several other movies like Lootera, Jayeshbhai Jordaar, Simbaa and Ram Leela, the last film of this list will be 83 and only because when an actor tries to play a character of a person who died, like Ranveer did in Bajirao Mastani and Pamaavat, both the actor and director have freedom of portraying it in a way that they want. But when an actor plays a character of a person whose not only living but is also famous, the pressure is on the lead.
But Ranveer Singh made it look like a cakewalk. The 37 years old played the character of the first World Cup-winning captain of India, Kapil Dev. Be it his difficult bowling action or his Natraj batting posture, Ranveer Singh nailed it all. Kabir Khan’s directorial 83 was one of the most anticipated films of 2021 but the film could not earn much at the box office due to covid-19 as soon as the film was released on two OTT platforms, 83 became one of the most viewed films in India.
Bollywood actor Malaika Arora’s father Anil Arora died by jumping off from the sixth floor of a residential building in Bandra, the Mumbai Police said on Wednesday, adding that no suicide note has been recovered so far from the scene.
According to police, the body has been sent for post-mortem and the case is being investigated.
Raj Tilak Roshan of DCP Zone 9 said, “The body of one Anil Arora was found. He resided on the 6th floor. We are carrying out further investigation and our team is here. We are investigating all angles in detail. Our teams are here, forensic teams are here as well. The body is being taken for postmortem. We are investigating everything in detail. Prima facie it seems to be suicide, we are conducting further investigation.”
Malaika Arora was not at home when her father committed suicide. The actor-model was reportedly in Pune and rushed back to Mumbai soon after learning about the incident. After receiving this shocking news, the actor’s ex-husband Arbaaz Khan also reached the residence of Malaika’s parents.
Malaika’s parents, Anil and Joyce Polycarp, had separated when she was 11 years old. Anil Arora, despite his daughter’s high profile, maintained a low public profile himself.
Malaika Arora, a prominent actress and television personality, has yet to issue a public statement on this tragic event. The family is reportedly in deep shock and mourning as they await further details from the investigation.
Bollywood stars Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh welcomed their first, baby girl, on Sunday at Mumbai’s HN Reliance Hospital, as per the report. The arrival of the healthy baby marks a significant new chapter in the lives of Deepika and Ranveer Singh.
The couple, accompanied by their family members, were spotted arriving at the hospital on Sunday, with photographers being unable to capture clear pictures as they remained inside their curtained car. Their family members followed suit soon after their arrival.
In preparation for the baby’s arrival, the duo visited the iconic Siddhivinayak Temple in Mumbai on Friday, seeking blessings from Lord Ganesha ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi. Images and videos of Deepika in a green-colored saree with a baby bump went viral on social media.
The couple announced their pregnancy in February this year through a joint post signifying “September 2024” with adorable motifs of baby clothes, shoes, and balloons. They also shared pictures from their maternity photoshoot, showing a radiant Deepika flaunting her baby bump with Ranveer by her side.
Reports suggest that the couple might embark on this new journey in a new residence. It is rumored that Deepika and Ranveer may move into a luxurious apartment in Bandra, near superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s bungalow, Mannat. The apartment will comprise floors 16 to 19 with a private terrace once construction is complete.
Known for keeping their relationship private, Deepika and Ranveer started dating in 2013 on the set of “Goliyon Ki Rasleela: Ram-Leela” and tied the knot at Lake Como, Italy, in 2018, in an intimate ceremony with close friends and family in attendance.
Deepika Padukone’s most recent appearance in the Prabhas-starrer “Kalki 2898 AD” became the biggest blockbuster of 2024. Her upcoming project includes Rohit Shetty’s “Singham Again,” alongside husband Ranveer Singh, scheduled to release on Diwali this year.
Akshay Kumar, a Bollywood actor, made a statement on Friday addressing recent box office failures saying it is ridiculous that people are writing sympathetic messages expressing how they feel sorry for me just because my recent film did not perform well in theaters. He added that he is not bothered by such remarks and will continue to do his work as he has done for three decades.
Films like Sarfira, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan, Mission Raniganj, Selfiee, Raksha Bandhan, Samrat Prithviraj, and Bachchhan Paandey were not hits.
Showing his positive attitude, he added, “Whatever happens in life happens for a better and bigger reason. Yes, my four or five films have not done well, so what? People are sending sympathetic messages like ‘Don’t worry’ and ‘It will be okay,’ but why?”
He also mentioned a journalist who wrote about his comeback, saying, “I called him up and inquired what ‘back’ even means. I have not gone anywhere; I am still here working on my next film.” Kumar conveyed this message to reporters at the trailer launch of Khel Khel Mein.
At the age of 56, the actor declared, “I am here, and I will continue to work. I don’t heed what presumptions and assumptions people make about me. I wake up with a productive mindset, exercise, go to work, and what I make, I do on my own. I don’t owe anything to anyone.”
Mudassar Aziz, known for directing Happy Bhag Jayegi and Pati Patni Aur Woh, is behind the comedy-drama Khel Khel Mein, which is set to compete at the box office with two other Hindi films: John Abraham’s Vedaa and Stree 2, releasing on August 15. Despite the competition, Aziz expressed his support for all the films, emphasizing a collaborative spirit within the Hindi film industry.
He stated, “We all belong to the same industry, I don’t see it as a competition. I have admiration for Amar Kaushik’s work (director of Stree 2) . I genuinely hope both of our films are a success at the box office.”
Aziz highlighted the importance of collective success for the industry, saying, “When a festive weekend arrives, it’s a chance to encourage audiences to visit cinemas. In Khel KhelMein, I’ve even included a nod to Stree as a way of saying, ‘Let’s make this a successful weekend for Hindi cinema .’
Khel Khel Mein is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Vipul D Shah, Ashwin Varde, Rajesh Bahl, Shashikant Sinha, and Ajay Rai.
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