Happy birthday, Ranveer Singh! Memorable characters that define him as a fine actor

Ranveer Singh is one of the most popular and talented actors in Bollywood today. He has proved his mettle in various genres and roles, from comedy to drama, from romance to action, from historical to contemporary. He has also impressed the audience with his energy, charisma, and passion for his craft. On his 38th birthday, let us look at some of his remarkable performances on screen that made him a fine actor.

Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)

Ranveer Singh made his debut with this romantic comedy directed by Maneesh Sharma. He played the role of Bittoo Sharma, a Delhi boy who starts a wedding planning business with Shruti Kakkar (Anushka Sharma). Ranveer won the hearts of the audience with his natural and spontaneous performance, his comic timing, and his chemistry with Anushka. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut for this film.

Lootera (2013)

Ranveer Singh showed his versatility and range in this period drama directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. He played the role of Varun Shrivastav, a conman who falls in love with Pakhi Roy Chaudhary (Sonakshi Sinha), the daughter of a zamindar. Ranveer delivered a nuanced and restrained performance, portraying the emotions and conflicts of his character with subtlety and grace. He also received critical acclaim and several nominations for this film.

Ram-Leela (2013)

Ranveer Singh collaborated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for the first time in this adaptation of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. He played the role of Ram Rajadi, a Gujarati boy who belongs to a rival clan of Leela (Deepika Padukone), his love interest. Ranveer impressed the audience with his energetic and passionate performance, his intense chemistry with Deepika, and his transformation into a violent and vengeful lover. He also won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor (Critics) for this film.

Bajirao Mastani (2015)

Ranveer Singh reunited with Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Deepika Padukone for this epic historical romance. He played the role of Bajirao, the Maratha Peshwa who falls in love with Mastani (Deepika Padukone), a princess of Bundelkhand. Ranveer gave a stellar performance, portraying the charisma, courage, and complexity of Bajirao with finesse and flair. He also underwent rigorous physical training and learned Marathi for this film. He won the Filmfare Award for Best Actor for this film.

Padmaavat (2018)

Ranveer Singh played an antagonist for the first time in this magnum opus by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. He played the role of Alauddin Khilji, the Sultan of Delhi who becomes obsessed with Padmavati (Deepika Padukone), the queen of Chittor. Ranveer stunned the viewers with his menacing and powerful performance, bringing out the ruthlessness, madness, and charisma of Khilji with conviction and brilliance. He also isolated himself and locked himself in a room to get into the skin of his character. He won several awards and accolades for this film.

Gully Boy (2019)

Ranveer Singh played a completely different role in this musical drama directed by Zoya Akhtar. He played the role of Murad Ahmed, an aspiring rapper from the slums of Mumbai who struggles to overcome his personal and social challenges. Ranveer delivered a phenomenal performance, portraying the dreams, frustrations, and aspirations of Murad with authenticity and sincerity. He also rapped in the film and learned the nuances of hip-hop culture. He won several awards and nominations for this film.

These are some of the performances that showcase Ranveer Singh's versatility and talent as an actor. He has also given memorable performances in films like Dil Dhadakne Do, Befikre, Simmba, and 83. He is undoubtedly one of the finest actors of our generation who can pull off any role with ease and excellence.