Ranveer Singh
Ranveer Singh Bhavnani (pronounced [rəɳˈʋiːr sɪŋ]; born 6 July 1985) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi films. He is the recipient of several awards, including five Filmfare Awards. Singh is among the highest-paid Indian actors and has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012.
After graduating from Indiana University Bloomington, he made his acting debut with a leading role in Yash Raj Films' romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He gained praise for playing a melancholic thief in the drama Lootera (2013) and established himself as a leading actor through his multiple collaborations with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period dramas Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013) and Bajirao Mastani (2015). Singh received widespread critical acclaim for his portrayal of Sultan Alauddin Khalji in Bhansali's Padmaavat (2018) with the latter emerging as his highest-grossing release and earning him Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.
He had further commercial success in the action film Simmba (2018), Singh's performances as an aspiring rapper in the musical drama Gully Boy (2019) and Kapil Dev in the sports film 83 (2021) earned him two Filmfare Awards for Best Actor. This success was followed by two commercially unsuccessful films, he starred in Karan Johar's romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023) which earned him another Best Actor nomination at Filmfare.
In addition to films, he is a prominent endorser for several brands and products. He also ventured into singing, with songs and rap in his film Gully Boy (2019). He is married to his frequent co-star Deepika Padukone, with whom he has a daughter. Off-screen, he is known for his flamboyant fashion sense.
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