Ranveer Singh is an Indian movie actor predominately working in Hindi (Bollywood) films. He is the winner of numerous awards, comprising off five Filmfare Awards, and is considered amongst top paid actors across the country and has been featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity list since 2012.
Ranveer Singh was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on 6th July 1985 into a Sindhi family. His Father is Jagjit Singh Bhavnani and mother, Anju Bhavnani. His grandparents moved to Bombay from Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan during the Partition of India. Ranveer has a sister named Ritika Bhavnani who is elder than him. He is the maternal cousin of Sonam Kapoor, daughters of Anil Kapoor. Read More : Akshay Kumar Biography, Wiki, Age, Career and Profile
Ranveer Singh started dating with Deepika Padukone, his co-star in the movie Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. In the year 2018, the couple announced their impending marriage. The following month, they got married in traditional Konkani Hindu & Sikh Anand Karaj ceremonies held at Lake Como, Italy.
Ranveer Singh had always aspired to be an actor since his childhood. Though, all through his college days, he realized that the idea of getting a break in the film industry was not easy, so he focused on creative writing. Whilst completing his degree in Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University, he once again became fascinated towards acting and he decided to take acting classes and took up theatre as his minor.
After moving back towards India, he worked for a few years in advertising as a copywriter, with many agencies. He also worked as an assistant director, but left it to pursue acting. He then decided to send his portfolio to directors, and initiated auditioning for leading roles in the Bollywood film industry.
In the year 2010, Ranveer Singh made his first acting debut with a prominent role in Yash Raj Movie’s romantic comedy titled “Band Baaja Baaraat”. The film appeared as a commercial and critical success, earning Ranveer a Filmfare Award for The Best Male Debut. Following Band Baaja Baaraat,Singh signed on for Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, a romantic comedy, co-starring Anushka Sharma.
He rose to utmost fame with leading roles in much-admired romantic film Lootera, Sanjay Leela Bhansali tragic romantic movie titled Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela opposite Deepika Padukone in 2013, a full of action movie titled Gunday and a comedy movie titled Dil Dhadakne Do. In 2015, Ranveer next reunited with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the period romance Bajirao Mastani, opposite Deepika and Priyanka Chopra, one of the top-grossing Bollywood movies and for which he received a number of awards including Filmfare Award for The Best Actor, established him as a famous actor in Bollywood film industry.
In 2016, he starred in comedy romance Befikre opposite Vaani Kapoor. His top grossing film came with Bhansali’s retro drama Padmaavat, in which he represented Alauddin Khilji. Then Ranveer played the corrupt policeman in Rohit Shetty‘s action comedy Simmba, and reteamed with Zoya Akhtar on Gully Boy. He then portrayed cricketer Kapil Dev in Kabir Khan’s 83, a sports film based on the 1983 Cricket World Cup.
His first film of 2022 was Jayeshbhai Jordaar, a satire about female infanticide in India. He will next appear in Rohit Shetty’s Cirkus. He is also slated to star in Karan Johar‘s romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani opposite Alia Bhatt. Read More : Nora Fatehi Biography, Wiki, Age, Career and Profile
Ranveer Singh Wiki Bio Quick Facts :
| Date of Birth / Age : | 06 July 1985 / 37 Years (as in 2022) |
| Nick Name : | Bittoo |
| Full Name : | Ranveer Singh Bhavnani |
| Birthplace / Home Town : | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Nationality : | Indian |
| Zodiac Sign / Sun Sign : | Cancer |
| Religion / Caste : | Hinduism / Sindhi |
| Height : | 178 Cm |
| Weight : | 77 Kg |
| Ethnicity : | Indian |
| Eye Color : | Brown |
| Hair Color : | Black |
| Father : | Jagjit Singh Bhavnani |
| Mother : | Anju Bhavnani |
| Sister(s) : | Ritika Bhavnani |
| Marital Status : | Married (2018) |
| Spouse / Wife : | Deepika Padukone |
| Affairs : | Ahana Deol (Ex), Anushka Sharma (Rumor), Deepika Padukone |
| Qualification : | Bachelor of Arts |
| School : | Learners’ Academy, Mumbai |
| College / Universities : | H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai Indiana University, Bloomington, USA |
| Profession : | Actor / Model |
| Debut Film : | Band Baaja Baaraat (2010) |
| Net Income / Salary / Worth : | INR 14-20 Cr per Film (approx) |
| Twitter : | twitter.com/RanveerOfficial |
| Facebook : | facebook.com/RanveerSinghOfficial |
| Instagram : | instagram.com/ranveersingh |
| Wikipedia | en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranveer_Singh |
| Email / Contact : | N/A |
| Address : | Duplex Apartment, Khar, Mumbai, India |
| Hobbies : | Playing Football |
| Favorite Food : | Chocolates, Cheese, Laddoo, Mutton Curry |
| Favorite Actor : | Johnny Depp, Shah Rukh Khan |
| Favorite Actress | Kareena Kapoor, Megan Fox, Deepika Padukone |
| Favorite Singer / Musician : | Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan |
| Favorite Film : | DDLJ, 3 Idiots, Rang De Basanti, Sholay |
| Favorite Destination : | Goa, London |
| Favorite Color : | Black |
| Car / Bike Collection : | Mercedes Maybach GLS 600, Lamborghini, Jaguar XJL, Toyota Land Cruiser Prado |
Awards :
| Filmfare Awards – Best Male Debut for Band Baaja Baaraat IIFA Awards – Star Debut of the Year Male for Band Baaja BaaraatStar Screen Awards – Most Promising Newcomer Male for Band Baaja BaaraatStardust Awards – Superstar of tomorrow Male for Band Baaja BaaraatZee Cine Awards – Best Male Debut for Band Baaja Baarat |
2011 |
| Filmfare Awards – Best Actor for Bajirao Mastani
IIFA Awards – Best Actor for Bajirao Mastani Star Screen Awards – Best Ensemble Cast for Bajirao Mastani Zee Cine Awards – Best Actor Critics Male for Baajirao Mastani |
2016 |
| Filmfare Awards – Best Actor Critics for Padmaavat IIFA Awards – Best Actor for Padmaavat Star Screen Awards – Best Actor for PadmaavatZee Cine Awards – Best Actor Male for Padmaavat |
2019 |
| Filmfare Awards – Best Actor for Gully Boy Star Screen Awards – Best Actor for Gully Boy |
2020 |
| Filmfare Awards – Best Actor for 83 |
2022 |
Controversies :
| Ranveer made his debut with Yash Raj Films ‘Band Baaja Baarat.’ It was reported that his father had paid a hefty sum to Yash Chopra for him to launch Ranveer and give him a three-film deal. Ranveer denied these allegations. |
| After watching Salman Khan‘s Ek Tha Tiger in 2012, Ranveer tweeted that he felt the film was a ‘bore’ and saw that people outside the multiplex were asking for a ‘tiger balm.’ |
| He had appeared along with Anushka Sharma in an episode of Karan Johar‘s Koffee With Karan. At one point, Ranveer asked her, “You want your ass pinched? I am right here’. This made Anushka very uncomfortable and shocked while Karan laughed it off. |
| While promoting Gully Boy in 2019, he took the mic on stage and said: “Bagal mein apna JJ hospital haina, saala aaj raat itna awaaz karo k wahan k sab murde jaag jaye. Bole toh police aani mangti hai idhar, lekin fikar nahi karne ka tumhare bhai ka abhi word hai police mein bole apun bhi simmba hai baba. |
| Ranveer Singh turned cover boy for a reputed magazine and his n*de photos not only took social media by storm but also invited meme-fest. Mumbai Police files FIR against Ranveer for posting obscene picture on social media. |
Some Known Facts About Ranveer Singh :
- Does Ranveer Singh smoke? : No
- Does Ranveer Singh drink alcohol? : Not Known
- Ranveer was born in an educated family his father was a successful businessman.
- His nick name is Bittoo.
- He explains that he dropped his surname Bhavnani, since he felt that the name would have been “too long, too many syllables”, thus downplaying his brand as a “saleable commodity”.
- His most favorite food is his Mom’s cooked Food.
- He is known for his magnanimous energy both on and off the screen.
- Besides his acting career, he endorsed a number of brands including Head & Shoulders, Adidas, Jack & Jones, Ching’s, Thumps Up, Durex and MakeMyTrip.
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