Ranveer Singh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ranveer Singh
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Ranveer Singh Bhavnani
6 July 1985 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Alma mater | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Occupation | Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Children | 1 daughter |
| Family | Singh-Padukone family |
| Awards | Full list |
Ranveer Singh Jugjeet Singh Bhavnani (born 6 July 1985) is a very popular Indian actor. He mainly stars in Hindi films. Ranveer has won many awards, including five Filmfare Awards. He is known as one of the most successful actors in Hindi cinema. He is also recognized as one of India's most powerful celebrity brands. Since 2012, he has been on Forbes India's list of top 100 celebrities.
After finishing his studies at Indiana University Bloomington, Ranveer started his acting career. His first big role was in the romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat (2010). This film helped him win the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He earned praise for his role in the drama Lootera (2013). He became a leading actor through his work with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Their films include Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Bajirao Mastani (2015).
Ranveer received great reviews for playing Sultan Alauddin Khalji in Bhansali's Padmaavat (2018). This role earned him the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor. He also had big hits with the action film Simmba (2018) and the musical drama Gully Boy (2019). For Gully Boy, he won a Filmfare Award for Best Actor. He was also praised for playing Kapil Dev in the sports film 83 (2021), winning another Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
After a couple of less successful films, he found success again. This was with the romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). His spy thriller Dhurandhar (2025) became the highest-grossing Hindi film in India.
Besides acting, Ranveer promotes many brands and products. He also tried singing, performing rap songs in his film Gully Boy (2019). He is married to his co-star Deepika Padukone. They have a daughter. Off-screen, he is famous for his unique and colorful fashion style.
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Who is Ranveer Singh?
Early Life and Dreams of Acting
Ranveer Singh Bhavnani was born on 6 July 1985 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. His family is from the Sindhi community. His parents are Anju and Jagjit Singh Bhavnani. He has an older sister named Ritika. Ranveer decided to drop "Bhavnani" from his name. He felt "Ranveer Singh" sounded better for his acting career.
Ranveer always wanted to be an actor. He took part in many school plays and debates. When he went to college in Mumbai, he realized how hard it was to get into films. So, he focused on creative writing for a while. He then moved to the United States for his studies. In 2008, he earned a degree in Telecommunications from Indiana University Bloomington. While there, he decided to take acting classes and studied theatre.
After returning to Mumbai in 2007, Ranveer worked in advertising as a copywriter. He also worked as an assistant director. But his dream was still to act. He sent his photos to many directors and went to many auditions. It was tough, and he often felt frustrated. He only got calls for small roles at first.
Ranveer Singh's Amazing Film Career
First Big Roles and Successes
In 2010, Ranveer auditioned for a main role in Band Baaja Baaraat. This was a romantic comedy from Yash Raj Films. The producer, Aditya Chopra, was very impressed and cast him. He starred opposite Anushka Sharma. Ranveer played Bittoo Sharma, a typical boy from Delhi. To get ready, he spent time with students at Delhi University. The film became a surprise hit. Critics praised Ranveer's performance. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this role.
After his first success, Ranveer starred in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. He played a conman who tricks girls. He then received good reviews for the romance film Lootera (2013). In this film, he played a conman pretending to be an archaeologist.
Next, Ranveer worked with Deepika Padukone in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. This film was based on Romeo and Juliet. Ranveer played Ram, a Gujarati boy. The film was a big success and earned a lot of money. Ranveer was nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
In 2014, Ranveer appeared in the action film Gunday. He played a Bengali criminal alongside Arjun Kapoor. This film also did well at the box office. He then had a small role in Finding Fanny. After that, he starred in the crime drama Kill Dil, which was not as successful.
Becoming a Top Star
In 2015, Ranveer starred in the comedy-drama Dil Dhadakne Do. He played a young man from a wealthy family who wanted to be a pilot. Critics praised his acting and comic timing.
He then worked with director Bhansali again in Bajirao Mastani (2015). He played Bajirao I, a historical warrior. For this role, he shaved his head and prepared intensely. The film was a massive success, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films. Ranveer won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for his amazing performance.
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In 2016, Ranveer starred in the romantic comedy Befikre, set in Paris. He played Dharam Gulati, a stand-up comic.
After a break, Ranveer played Alauddin Khilji, a powerful king, in Bhansali's Padmaavat (2018). This was his third film with Bhansali and Deepika Padukone. The film faced some challenges before its release. However, it became a huge hit and one of India's biggest grossing films ever. Ranveer's portrayal of Khilji received widespread praise. He won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for this role.
Later in 2018, Ranveer played a police officer in the action comedy Simmba. This film was also a big success at the box office.
In 2019, Ranveer teamed up with director Zoya Akhtar for Gully Boy. This was a musical film inspired by street rappers. Ranveer played a poor man who dreams of becoming a rapper. He even performed his own rap songs in the film. He spent time with real rappers to prepare for the role. The film was shown at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. Critics loved his performance, and Gully Boy won many awards, including another Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Ranveer.
Recent Films and Big Hits
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In 2021, Ranveer hosted a TV game show called The Big Picture. He also had a special appearance in the action film Sooryavanshi.
Later in 2021, Ranveer played famous cricketer Kapil Dev in the sports film 83. This movie was about India's win at the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The film was delayed several times due to various reasons, including the COVID-19 pandemic in India. Critics praised the film and Ranveer's acting as Kapil Dev. He won his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor for this role.
His films in 2022, Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Cirkus, were not as successful.
In 2023, Ranveer starred in the romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani with Alia Bhatt. He prepared for his role by learning a specific dialect and dance style. The film was a big hit and one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year. He received another Best Actor nomination for it.
Ranveer appeared as Simmba again in the action sequel Singham Again (2024). Critics noted his strong performance in the film.
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In 2025, Ranveer led the action thriller Dhurandhar. This film was about an undercover intelligence agent. It became one of the longest Indian films ever made. Dhurandhar broke several box-office records. It is now Indian cinema's fourth highest-grosser of all-time. It is also the highest-earning film of Ranveer's career. He is also set to appear in the sequel, Dhurandhar: Part 2, which is planned for release this year.
Beyond the Movies
Family Life and Interests
Ranveer Singh started dating Deepika Padukone, his co-star from Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, in 2012. They announced their engagement in October 2018. The couple got married in November 2018 in Italy. On 8 September 2024, Deepika Padukone gave birth to their first child, a daughter named Dua Padukone Singh.
Ranveer is also known for his very unique and colorful fashion sense. In December 2023, a life-size wax figure of him was placed in the Madame Tussauds museums in London and Singapore.
Awards and Recognitions
Ranveer Singh has won five Filmfare Awards. These include Best Male Debut for Band Baaja Baaraat (2010). He won Best Actor for Bajirao Mastani (2016), Gully Boy (2019), and 83 (2021). He also received the Best Actor (Critics) for Padmaavat (2018).
See also
In Spanish: Ranveer Singh para niños
- List of Indian film actors
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