Ranveer Singh can be called the man of the moment with the success of his latest film ‘Dhurandhar’. While he’s bagging immense accolades for his performance in this Aditya Dhar directorial, he’s proven several times that he’s got this ability to completely transform himself for the character – be it Bitoo from ‘Band Baaja Baarat’, or Kapil Dev from ’83’ or Peshwa Bajirao. Off-screen though, Ranveer is often stereotyped into this high-energy, flamboyant guy and not many can look beyond that. But in an all-heart, candid interview, Ranveer had once confessed that this side of him is actually to hide what he truly is. In an interview in 2015 with trade magazine Super Cinema, Ranveer Singh had opened up about when asked about why many people are unaware of his sensitive, calm, intellectual side. “It’s my fault. I hide that side of me purposely because I’m shy of it. If there’s one thing I’m shy of, then it’s my emotional intelligence, sensitivity, general intelligence and my eloquence. I don’t like to alienate people or intimidate people with that side. I would want to make anyone feel comfortable around me. People or my co-actors don’t feel that threat to come and speak to me. They know they can speak to me, or come and give me a hug. I love that relatability. I’m the kind of person who is hyper sensitive, empathetic, a very deep thinker, all of those things but that side of me, isn’t my every day side. I am not like that on a daily basis. I like that I have this ability to go through the catharsis and do it all on-screen. I’m not shy to tap into the intense side of me on-screen, but in real life I am. I’m very shy to let people know that I’m sensitive, emotional and easily attached. Infact, to the point that I not only hide it but I make fun of people who are emotional. So may be the high-energy or flamboyance and all those things are consciously or sub-consciously counters to the way I actually am,” expressed Ranveer.
During the same interview, Singh had said that he loves the process of acting but is not quite attracted to the frills that come with being an actor like fame, which is why, he’s not gotten carried away by it. The ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’ actor said, “My fundamentals and my foundation was very strong ever since I came in. From a very young age, the reason I wanted to be an actor, is not why most young kids want to get into acting. I wanted to be an actor because I love acting, because I love being a performer, I love saying lines, learning choreography and everything. I love the process. But most people are just lured by the frills – the fame and money. For me, I see through it. I see that it’s very transient. It’s so evident to me how my life becomes after a poor Friday versus a good Friday. The phone rings more often, more business comes in, more gigs happen, more people want to be in touch with you. I see through it all, so for me my foundation is really strong in the sense that I know what’s really important. What’s important is that you do good work and that you’re enjoying it.”
About ‘Dhurandhar’
The Aditya Dhar directed spy thriller has courted critical and commercial acclaim for its casting, performances, music and plot. Ranveer Singh will be seen in ‘Dhurandhar’ Part 2 which is slated for a release on March 19, 2026, clashing with ‘Toxic: A Fairy Tale for Grown-Ups’ starring Yash, Nayanthara, Kiara Advani and Huma Qureshi.
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