Introduction

Ranveer Singh, turns 35 today. Let us all take time out to acknowledge his hard work and success in the film industry today. Let us all appreciate his journey from a ‘Debutant to making it to the 100 Crore club’ and more. He has come a really really long way. Kudos to him!

Biography of the biggest ‘heartthrob’

He was born as Ranveer Singh Bhavani on 6 July, 1985 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Ranveer Singh turns 35 today. He belongs to a Sindh-Sikh family and was born to businessman Jugjeet Singh Bhavani and Anju Bhavani. Ritika Bhavani is his eldest sister. He is cousin of the Indian film producer Rhea Kapoor and actress Sonam Kapoor.

Career

He did his schooling from Learners’ Academy, Mumbai. He completed his graduation (Bachelor of Arts) from Indiana University, Bloomington. Ranveer always wanted to be an actor, from his childhood days, and therefore participated in plays and debates in school.

After completing his studies he returned to Mumbai in 2007. He then started working as a copywriter in different advertising agencies like J. Walter Thompson, O&M etc before he started working as an assistant director. He then took up acting seriously and started giving his portfolios to directors. The actor, did all kinds of auditions and would get minor roles once in four or five months. He found this very discouraging and would often rethink about his passion for acting.

It was only in January 2010 that Ranveer was called for an audition with Yash Raj Films (YRF). They told him that they were looking for a lead role in their film Band Baaja Baaraat. He went for the audition where he was asked to perform two scenes. Aditya Chopra, the vice president of Yash Raj films was very impressed by his acting skills. He decided to give the role of Bittoo Sharma to Ranveer. After two weeks Ranveer Singh was finalized for the lead role in the romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat. He was paired with the actress, Anushka Sharma.

Band Baaja Baaraat was commercially and critically successful movie. Box Office India website reported that the film grossed approximately 21.44 crore after five weeks, making it a box office success. Ranveer’s role in the movie was much appreciated. He portrayed the role of a ‘typical Delhi University ka launda’ (perfect Delhi University boy) perfectly. He became a sensation overnight.

His success story in the ‘Tinsel town’

Furthermore, he got the opportunity to work on some of the amazing projects. Those films became super duper hit. After that he never looked down the ladder. Some of those films are:

• Ladies v/s Ricky Bahl (2011)
• Lootera (2013)
• Goliyon ki Raasleela Raam-Leela (2013)
• Gunday (2014)
• Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
• Bajirao Mastani ( 2015)
• Befikre (2016)
• Padmaavat (2018)
• Gully Boy (2019)

Upcoming movies 

• Takht: starring Alia Bhatt, Kareena Kapoor and himself
• Jayeshbhai Jordaar: starring Boman Irani, Shalini Pandey and himself
• 83: starring Deepika Padukone, Tahir Raj Bhasin and himself

Achievements 

• Best Male Debut Award for Band Baaja Baarat, 2011
• Best Actor Award for Bajirao Mastani, 2016
• Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for Padmaavat, 2018

Few interesting facts about the ‘Youth Icon’

• First, he endorsed number of popular brands like Adidas, Kellogs Oats, Thumbs Up, Head and shoulders, Jack & Jones, Durex, chings etc.
• Second, he appeared on the cover of a number of famous magazines like GQ India, Maxim India, Esquire etc.
• Third, the ‘Youth Icon’ is a fantastic rapper and has great singing skills.
• Fourth, he is fond of video games.
• Next, Ranveer Singh is a great fan of football.
• Bittoo, as he is known after Band Baaja Baarat,has an obsession with cleanliness.
• Lastly, he has a collection of 200+ shoes and 100+ hats.

Personal life

• First, he dated Ahana Deol during his college days.
• Second, Ranveer singh also dated Anushka sharma after they came together for their first project, though it was for a short period.
• Further, he dated Deepika for quite a long time, and is now happily married to her. They got married on November 14, 2018, at Lake Como, Italy, in a traditional Konkani & Sindhi ceremony.

Some favorites of Ranveer Singh

First, he loves Chocolates, Cheese, Besan Ladoo, Mutton Curry and Chinese cuisine.

Second, he admires Shah Rukh Khan and Johnny Depp

Third, he is fond of Kareena Kapoor, Megan Fox and Scarlett Johansson.

Fourth, his few favourite Films being, Andaz Apna Apna, Raja Babu, 3 Idiots, Sholay, Rang de Basanti, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, Godfather, City of God, Taxi Driver and Kill Bill.

Next, he loves hanging out in Olive bar and kitchen, Hakkasan, Wasabi at Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai, Thalassa in Goa.

Lastly, Red and White are his two favorite colors.

Conclusion

Ranveer Singh turned 35 today. At this stage in his life he has managed to woo all the women of our nation by his crazy dance moves, unique sense of style and his down to earth personality.  If the picture above didn’t make your heart skip a beat, then I don’t know what will.

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