Tuesday Trivia: How Many Films Did Ranveer Singh Reject Before Signing Band Baaja Baaraat?
Find out how many films Ranveer said 'NO' to before making his big debut!
Ranveer Singh is currently riding high on the success of his latest release Simmba. The cop drama, which released on December 28, has stormed not only the domestic but even global box office. It's his first biggest solo hit and the numbers are still coming it. While the film has surpassed Rs 350 crore mark worldwide, in India Ranveer starrer is inching towards Rs 250 crore club. Apart from Simmba, the talented actor also delivered another hit in 2018 in the form of Padmaavat. While things are going great for Mr Singh professionally, there was a time when Deepika Padukone's hubby struggled to enter the film industry. Gully Boy Song 'Apna Time Aayega': Ranveer Singh's Badass Rap is the Perfect Monday Motivation.
Though Ranveer made a smashing debut with Yash Raj Films' Band Baaja Baaraat alongside Anushka Sharma, the actor struggled for three years and also rejected three big Bollywood films before finally making his debut.
What's even more interesting is that Ranveer wasn't the first choice for Band Baaja Baaraat as well. The romantic drama was first offered to Ranbir Kapoor who turned down the film. And then eventually Aditya Chopra approached Ranveer as he wanted to cast a new face in the film. It's funny how things work out in the end right? Ranveer Singh Gives Credit to Ranbir Kapoor For Band Baaja Baarat, Know Why!
From rejecting three big films before his debut to becoming one of biggest stars in Bollywood today, Ranveer indeed has had a roller coaster ride when it comes to his career. Anyway, the 33-year-old has done fabulous work so far and next month he will once again grace the big screen as Gully Boy is slated to release on February 14. Co-starring Alia Bhatt, the Zoya Akhtar directorial has garnered great buzz and looks like a crowd pleaser. So let's wait and see what Ranveer delivers this time around.
(The above story first appeared on LatestLY on Jan 15, 2019 10:40 AM IST. For more news and updates on politics, world, sports, entertainment and lifestyle, log on to our website latestly.com).