Ranveer Singh facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ranveer Singh
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Singh at an event in 2023
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Ranveer Singh Bhavnani
6 July 1985 Bombay, Maharashtra, India
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| Alma mater | Indiana University Bloomington |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2010–present |
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| Children | 1 |
| Family | See Singh-Burke family |
| Awards | Full list |
Ranveer Singh Bhavnani (born 6 July 1985) is a famous Indian actor. He works mostly in Hindi films. Ranveer has won many important awards, including five Filmfare Awards. He is one of the highest-paid actors in India. Since 2012, he has been on Forbes India magazine's list of top 100 celebrities.
After finishing college at Indiana University Bloomington, Ranveer worked in advertising for a few years. He started his acting career with a main role in the romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat (2010). For this film, he won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut (Best New Male Actor). He also earned praise for his role in the drama Lootera (2013).
Ranveer became a big star through his movies with director Sanjay Leela Bhansali. These include Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015), and Padmaavat (2018). He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for Bajirao Mastani. He also won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for Padmaavat.
Later, he starred in the action film Simmba (2018), which was very popular. He won more Best Actor awards for playing a young rapper in Gully Boy (2019) and for playing cricket legend Kapil Dev in the sports film 83 (2021). In 2023, he starred in the romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Ranveer has also hosted a TV game show called The Big Picture (2021–2022). He promotes many different brands and products. He is married to actress Deepika Padukone, and they have a daughter. Off-screen, Ranveer is known for his unique and bold fashion style.
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Early Life and Acting Dreams
Ranveer Singh Bhavnani was born on 6 July 1985 in Bombay (now Mumbai), Maharashtra, India. His parents are Anju and Jagjit Singh Bhavnani. His family moved to Bombay from Karachi during the time of the Partition of India. He has an older sister named Ritika. Ranveer decided to drop his last name, Bhavnani, because he felt it was too long for an actor's name.
Ranveer always wanted to be an actor. He took part in many school plays and debates. But when he went to college in Mumbai, he realized it was hard to get into the film industry. He thought acting might be "too far-fetched," so he focused on creative writing instead. He then went to the United States and earned a degree in Telecommunications from Indiana University Bloomington in 2008. While there, he decided to take acting classes and studied theatre as a side subject.
After finishing his studies and returning to Mumbai in 2007, Ranveer worked for a few years in advertising as a copywriter. He also worked as an assistant director for a short time. But he left these jobs to follow his dream of acting. He sent his photos and information to many directors and went to many auditions. However, he mostly got calls for small roles. He felt frustrated and sometimes wondered if he was doing the right thing.
Ranveer's Film Journey
Starting Out in Films (2010–2014)
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 in the film. Ranveer played a typical Delhi boy named Bittoo Sharma. To prepare, he spent time with students at University of Delhi. The film became a surprise hit. Many people praised Ranveer's acting. At the Filmfare Awards, he won the award for Best Male Debut.
After Band Baaja Baaraat, Ranveer starred in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl. In this film, he played a conman who tricks girls. He said his character had many different sides. The film did moderately well at the box office.
Ranveer then received good reviews for his role in Lootera (2013). This was a period romance film. He played a conman pretending to be an archaeologist. Critics said he gave a quiet and strong performance. However, Lootera did not earn much money at the box office.
Next, Ranveer starred with Deepika Padukone in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. This film was a modern version of William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Ranveer played Ram, a Gujarati boy. The film received positive reviews, and so did Ranveer's acting. It became Ranveer's biggest hit at the time, earning over 2 billion Indian Rupees worldwide. He was also nominated for the Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
In 2014, Ranveer played a criminal in Gunday, alongside Arjun Kapoor and Priyanka Chopra. Critics liked Ranveer's strong presence on screen. The film was a box office success. After a small appearance in Finding Fanny, Ranveer starred in the crime drama Kill Dil, which was not well-received.
Big Successes (2015–2019)
In 2015, Ranveer was part of the comedy-drama Dil Dhadakne Do. He played the younger brother in a rich family who wanted to become a pilot. Critics found him to be a "surprise element" in the film, praising his good comic timing. However, the film did not do very well financially.
He then worked with director Bhansali again in the historical romance Bajirao Mastani (2015). He starred with Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra. Ranveer played Bajirao I, a historical warrior. For this role, he shaved his head and stayed alone in a hotel room for 21 days to prepare. Critics said he brought his character to life with strength and grace. The film earned a lot of money, becoming one of the highest-grossing Indian films. Ranveer won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for this role.
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In 2016, Ranveer starred in Befikre, a romantic comedy set in Paris. He played a stand-up comedian. The film did not perform well at the box office.
After a year, Ranveer played Alauddin Khilji, a powerful king, in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's historical drama Padmaavat (2018). This was his third film with Bhansali and Deepika Padukone. The film faced some challenges before its release. Critics praised Ranveer for his amazing performance as Khilji. Padmaavat was a very expensive film to make. It became Ranveer's highest-grossing film, earning over 5.7 billion Indian Rupees worldwide. He won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor for this role.
Later that year, Ranveer played a police officer in Rohit Shetty's action comedy Simmba. This film was based on a Telugu film. It was his first time working with filmmaker Karan Johar. Simmba was a huge success, earning over 4 billion Indian Rupees worldwide.
Ranveer worked with director Zoya Akhtar again in Gully Boy (2019). This was a musical film inspired by the lives of street rappers. Ranveer played a poor man who dreams of becoming a rapper. He spent time with real rappers to prepare for the role and performed his own rap songs in the film. The film was shown at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival. Critics praised Ranveer for showing a wide range of emotions and for his strong performance. Gully Boy won many awards, and Ranveer received another Best Actor award.
Recent Films and TV (2020–present)
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In 2021, Ranveer hosted the TV game show The Big Picture on Colors TV. He also had a small role in Rohit Shetty's action film Sooryavanshi.
Ranveer then played cricket legend Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan's 83. This sports film was about the 1983 Cricket World Cup. The film's release was delayed several times. Critics gave positive reviews for the film, especially praising Ranveer's portrayal of Kapil Dev. However, the film did not earn back its large budget. Ranveer's performance in 83 won him his third Filmfare Award for Best Actor.
In 2022, Ranveer starred in Jayeshbhai Jordaar, where he played a man who believes in equal rights for women. He also played two roles in Rohit Shetty's comedy Cirkus. Both Jayeshbhai Jordaar and Cirkus were not successful at the box office.
In 2023, Ranveer starred in Karan Johar's romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, with Alia Bhatt. Ranveer prepared for his role by spending time with a social media influencer to learn his way of speaking and acting. He also learned Kathak dance for a scene. Critics said he owned the role and showed both charm and emotion. The film earned a lot of money worldwide, becoming one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of the year. He received another Best Actor nomination for this film.
Ranveer appeared again as Simmba in Shetty's action film Singham Again (2024). Critics found Ranveer to be the "brightest spark" in the film. Singham Again had moderate success at the box office. He will next star in an action thriller film directed by Aditya Dhar.
Awards and Recognitions
Ranveer Singh has won five Filmfare Awards. These include:
- Best Male Debut for Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)
- Best Actor for Bajirao Mastani (2016)
- Best Actor for Gully Boy (2019)
- Best Actor for 83 (2021)
- Best Actor (Critics) for Padmaavat (2018)
See also
In Spanish: Ranveer Singh para niños
