Ranveer Singh became the most desired actor after his debut in Band Baaja Baaraat. In a recent summit, the actor spoke about his aspirations and struggles before getting his big break. Ranveer said, "I ought to be pinching myself sitting in front of people. I wake up everyday thinking that I am living a dream. I was this young kid obsessed with Hindi movies. I struggled for three years in Mumbai, with my portfolio in my hand. I went through the routine drill. I made my own luck. I put myself in that position that where that good wave comes and you can flow with it."
Interestingly, Ranveer’s role as Bitoo Sharma was initially offered to Ranbir Kapoor. However, the actor refused to play the part in the film. Talking about the same, Ranveer said, "Ranbir Kapoor said no to Band Baaja Baaraat. YRF was looking for a new face I got a call and I knew this was the opportunity I was waiting for. I kept my face safe and didn’t do modeling or music videos. And then I got a massive launch, essentially for an ‘outsider’, opposite a reasonably recognizable star Anushka Sharma."
Talking about being the favourite of his fans, Ranveer added, "You are not allowed to have a bad mood day. There is a certain responsibility. You are an entertainer. I take it upon myself to entertain and please people to spread smile and joy. I believe that’s my calling. I love the crowd and interacting with people. I get very excited when somebody gets excited seeing me. Till now, I haven’t realized or believed that I have become a star. Priyanka Chopra, my very dear friend says, ‘you are that boy who will always be telling his mother… Mom, I have become a star’."
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