Ranveer Singh, one of Bollywood's most bankable stars, turns 40

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh, known for his electric energy, fearless fashion, and versatile roles, turned 40.
Ranveer Singh is considered one of the bankable stars for producers in the Hindi film industry. Since his debut in the rom-com Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), Singh has delivered versatile performances in different genres.
From his soothing performance in Lootera
The actor just took over a decade to tick all the boxes and establish himself as an entertainer.
As the actor turns a year older today, let's revisit some of his diverse character portrayals.
Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)
In 2010, the actor made his debut with Band Baaja Baaraat
In the movie helmed by Maneesh Sharma, Ranveer plays the role of Bittoo Sharma, a fun-loving youth who starts a wedding planning business with Shruti Kakkar (Anushka Sharma), an ambitious girl. Despite their promise not to mix business with love, the duo soon realises that they have fallen in love with each other, leading to complications in their professional and personal lives.
Singh's performance was appreciated by the critics and his admirers.
Lootera (2013)
Singh's debut was followed by Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, which was not well-received. The actor decided to distance himself from commercial cinema with Vikramaditya Motwane's Lootera in 2013. With this film, Ranveer showcased his range as an actor.
Adapted from a story by O Henry, the film hinges on a punchline and delivers it through a well-crafted ending. In the movie, Singh plays Varun Shrivastav, an archaeologist who travels to the village of Manikpur to study the land surrounding the temple, which is owned by the zamindar
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
In the same year, the actor took a 180-degree turn to deliver one of his best performances, via Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romantic drama film Ram-Leela, opposite Deepika Padukone.
He played the role of Ram, who falls in love with Leela (Deepika), but the villagers oppose their union as they belong to communities that have been at odds for centuries.
Singh's performance and his chemistry with Padukone were widely appreciated by critics and fans.
'Padmaavat' (2018)
With Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat, came the actor's breakthrough performance that set benchmarks.
The film, which also starred Shahid Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in the lead roles, was released in January 2018. In the movie, Singh brilliantly portrays Sultan Alauddin Khilji, who is obsessed with capturing the famed beauty Queen Padmavati (Padukone) of Mewar.
The only one standing in his way is her husband, Maharawal Ratan Singh (Kapoor).
Simmba (2018)

Singh took up a completely different role with the action-comedy film Simmba, yet again proving his range as an actor. This time, he joined Rohit Shetty's "cop universe" with the movie.
The movie followed Sangram Simmba Bhalerao (Ranveer), a corrupt police officer who works for Durva, a big drug smuggler. When Durva's brothers murder a girl close to Simmba, he decides to go on the path of righteousness to avenge her.
Gully Boy (2019)
Undoubtedly, one of Singh's best movies is the 2019 Zoya Akhtar-directorial Gully Bolly, which also starred Alia Bhatt and Siddhant Chaturvedi.
Inspired by the story of two Mumbai-based rappers, Naezy and Divine, Gully Boy is one of the few Bollywood films that pays tribute to Indian rappers. A critical and commercial success, the movie was also appreciated at the Berlin Film Festival, where it had its world premiere.
In the movie, Singh plays Murad, a 22-year-old boy living in the slums of Dharavi, Mumbai. Murad's parents want him to become well-educated and get a good job, but Murad dreams of becoming a rapper.
When Murad meets MC Sher (Siddhant), he takes on the alias Gully Boy and starts to realise his dream and fight to live it. The story beautifully showcases the inspiring journey of Singh's character as he struggles to make it big as a rapper.
The star also raps his way into our hearts with his brilliant rapping skills perfectly showcased in songs like Apna Time Aayega, Mere Gully Mein and Asli Hip Hop.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
The latest addition to Ranveer Singh's diverse filmography is the Karan Johar directorial Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani in 2023. Paired with Alia Bhatt, the actor plays the role of a man on a mission to reunite his grandfather (Dharmendra) with his lost love, who happens to be Alia Bhatt's grandmother.
Singh played the flamboyant Rocky Singh Randhawa. From his dance to flirting with Alia Bhatt in the film, the actor stood out in a star-studded cast.
The actor has also appeared in several other movies, including Ladies vs. Ricky Bahl, Gunday, Dil Dhadakne Do, and Befikre, among others.
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