By playing an out-and-out negative character in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's period drama Padmaavat, actor Ranveer Singh took a huge risk. But little did anyone know that the actor would deliver a performance of a lifetime and win millions of hearts. His portrayal of the merciless Sultan Alauddin Khilji won him raves from all corners and now the talented actor has been honoured as the Best Actor at Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards 2018 for his sterling performance in Padmaavat.
“We take immense pleasure to inform you that you have been finalised for the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018 for the memorable role for the Padmaavat,” the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award committee wrote to Ranveer announcing his name as the recipient.
For the uninitiated, Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Awards are not the same as Indian government's Dadasaheb Phalke Award.
Also starring Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor in lead roles, Padmaavat opened to an outstanding response and went on to earn more than a whopping INR 300 crores at the domestic box office. It is the highest grossing movie for every lead actor associated with it.
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