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Ahead of Dhurandhar 2 release, a look at Ranveer Singh’s iconic roles that showcase his versatility
From playing the role of a historical warrior to a street rapper to flamboyant lover, Ranveer Singh has played variety of roles in his 16 year long career. As he gets ready for his career definig role of Hamza in Aditya Dhar's Dhurandhar, here's a look at his top eight performances that showcase his immense versatility.
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Alauddin Khilji – Padmaavat (2018)
Ranveer struck one of his most terrifying performances as Sultan Alauddin Khilji. The actor morphed into the villain with ferocious body language, a daunting look and erratic energy. His portrayal of the tyrant ruler was one of the most iconic performances of a villain in contemporary Bollywood.
Ranveer struck one of his most terrifying performances as Sultan Alauddin Khilji. The actor morphed into the villain with ferocious body language, a daunting look and erratic energy. His portrayal of the tyrant ruler was one of the most iconic performances of a villain in contemporary Bollywood.
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Peshwa Bajirao – Bajirao Mastani (2015)
Playing the legendary Maratha warlord Peshwa Bajirao was a massive commitment for Ranveer. The actor had to undergo intensive physical training and acquire the Marathi accent to look and sound like the historic figure. His performance did justice to Bajirao’s valour on the battlefield and his emotions in love.
Playing the legendary Maratha warlord Peshwa Bajirao was a massive commitment for Ranveer. The actor had to undergo intensive physical training and acquire the Marathi accent to look and sound like the historic figure. His performance did justice to Bajirao’s valour on the battlefield and his emotions in love.
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Murad Ahmed – Gully Boy (2019)
Ranveer surprised the audience with a very grounded performance as Murad, a budding rapper from Mumbai’s Dharavi slums in Gully Boy. The actor even trained in rap to perfect the role. The character struck a chord with the viewers and was one of the most acclaimed performances of his career.
Ranveer surprised the audience with a very grounded performance as Murad, a budding rapper from Mumbai’s Dharavi slums in Gully Boy. The actor even trained in rap to perfect the role. The character struck a chord with the viewers and was one of the most acclaimed performances of his career.
4/8
Kapil Dev – ’83 (2021)
Ranveer thrilled both critics and cricket lovers with his portrayal of Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev. He studied the cricketer’s style of speech, his body language and bowling style to portray the iconic captain to near perfection on screen. The performance has captured the essence of India’s historic 1983 World Cup win.
Ranveer thrilled both critics and cricket lovers with his portrayal of Indian cricket legend Kapil Dev. He studied the cricketer’s style of speech, his body language and bowling style to portray the iconic captain to near perfection on screen. The performance has captured the essence of India’s historic 1983 World Cup win.
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Sangram “Simmba” Bhalerao – Simmba (2018)
Ranveer portrayed the loud and colourful cop Sangram Bhalerao in action film Simmba, directed by Rohit Shetty. The character is a corrupt cop who changes his ways after a tragic event. Ranveer’s high-spirited performance with a mix of action, comedy and emotion made the film a huge box office hit.
Ranveer portrayed the loud and colourful cop Sangram Bhalerao in action film Simmba, directed by Rohit Shetty. The character is a corrupt cop who changes his ways after a tragic event. Ranveer’s high-spirited performance with a mix of action, comedy and emotion made the film a huge box office hit.
6/8
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013)
Ram-Leela was one of Ranveer’s first breakthrough roles. He was seen in the role of passionate lover Ram and his chemistry with wife Deepika Padukone in the romantic drama made it an instant hit.
Ram-Leela was one of Ranveer’s first breakthrough roles. He was seen in the role of passionate lover Ram and his chemistry with wife Deepika Padukone in the romantic drama made it an instant hit.
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Kabir Mehra – Dil Dhadakne Do (2015)
In the family drama directed by Zoya Akhtar, Ranveer has played the role of Kabir Mehra, a spontaneous young man dealing with family pressures. It was different from his previous louder characters, as it was more about subtle performance. His natural charisma and vulnerability made the character so popular with the audience.
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Rocky Randhawa – Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023)
Ranveer delivered a zesty and stylish performance that was full of laughter and appeal as Rocky Randhawa. The Punjabi character was a comic delight with his impeccable timing, sense of style and depth of emotion. And again, the role has reaffirmed that the superstar can play with both mass appeal and emotions.
Ranveer delivered a zesty and stylish performance that was full of laughter and appeal as Rocky Randhawa. The Punjabi character was a comic delight with his impeccable timing, sense of style and depth of emotion. And again, the role has reaffirmed that the superstar can play with both mass appeal and emotions.
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