Born on July 6, 1985, in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India, Ranveer Singh Bhavnani is a well-known Indian actor noted for his performance in Hindi films. Singh has been listed in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100 list since 2012 and has become among the most paid actors in India having various honors, including five Filmfare Awards.
Early Childhood and Instruction
Anju and Jagjit Singh Bhavnani born Singh into a Sindhi family. During India’s Partition, his grandparents relocated from Karachi, Sindh (now Pakistan) Bombay. Singh’s elder sister Ritika Bhavnani is To make it more artist-friendly, he cut his name from Ranveer Singh Bhavnani to Ranveer Singh.
Singh dreamed of being an actor since he was a small child; he would debate and perform school productions. He attended H.R. College of Commerce and Economics in Mumbai following high school but quickly discovered his love of acting was too powerful to suppress. After moving to the US and enrolling at Indiana University Bloomington, he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Telecommunications in 2008. He engaged in theater and attended acting seminars in university.
Following his comeback to Mumbai in 2007, Singh worked as a copywriter for firms including O&M and J. Walter Thompson. He never gave up on his desire of being an actor, going to many auditions, and forwarding his portfolio to directors notwithstanding his advertising profession.
Career Highlights and Breakthrough
Singh’s commitment paid off in 2010 when he earned a leading part in Yash Raj Films’ romantic comedy “Band Baaja Baaraat,” Maneesh Sharma’s creation. His portrayal as a normal Delhi lad, Bittoo Sharma, won him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. Following this triumph, he starred as a conman who at last finds his match in “Ladies vs Ricky Bahl” (2011).
Singh co-starring Sonakshi Sinha in Vikramaditya Motwane’s historical romance “Lootera,” won praise in 2013. Along with Deepika Padukone, he acted in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” adaption “Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela,” that same year. The movie was a commercial hit, which got Singh nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
Singh’s partnership with Bhansali persisted with “Bajirao Mastani” (2015) and “Padmaavat” (2018), in which he alternately played historical figures Bajirao I and Alauddin Khilji. Both shows received great reviews, which helped him to be confirmed as a top performer in Bollywood by various accolades.
2018 saw Singh star in the commercial success action comedy “Simmba,” directed by Rohit Shetty. Inspired by the life of street rappers Divine and Naezy, he then gave a highly regarded performance in Zoya Akhtar’s musical drama “Gully Boy” (2019). Among the record 13 Filmfare Awards the movie received was Best Actor for Singh.
Recent Projects and Personal Life
Singh’s most recent work consists in portraying cricket player Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan’s sports film “83” (2021), which got good ratings but underperformance at the box office. He starred in two commercially failing films in 2022: “Jayeshbhai Jordaar” and “Cirkus.” Still, his performance in Karan Johar’s romantic comedy “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” (2023) was praised.
Singh supports various businesses and has also produced the TV game show “The Big Picture”. Married to actress Deepika Padukone, his frequent co-star, they are expecting their first child.
Renowned for his extravagant style, Singh is a major player in the Indian cinema business juggling his acting career with several sponsorships and business interests.
