Ranveer Singh

Ranveer Singh Bhavnani (born 6 July 1985) is an Indian actor who predominantly works in Hindi films. Known for his work in a variety of genres, he has received several accolades, including five Filmfare Awards. Singh is among India's highest-paid actors and has been featured in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012. After graduating from Indiana University Bloomington, he made his acting debut with a leading role in Yash Raj Films' romantic comedy Band Baaja Baaraat (2010), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut. He gained praise for playing a melancholic thief in the drama Lootera (2013) and established himself as a leading actor through his multiple period dramas with Sanjay Leela Bhansali that included Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), Bajirao Mastani (2015), and Padmaavat (2018). Singh received widespread critical acclaim for his portrayals of Peshwa Bajirao I and Sultan Alauddin Khalji in the last two, winning the Filmfare Award for Best Actor and the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor respectively. He achieved further commercial success with the titular role in the action film Simmba (2018), which he later reprised in Rohit Shetty's Cop Universe. Singh received two further Filmfare Best Actor Awards for his performances in the musical drama Gully Boy (2019) and the sports film 83 (2021). Following a brief period of career fluctuations, he returned to commercial success with the romantic comedy Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). He achieved his greatest commercial success with the Dhurandhar Duology, comprising the spy thrillers Dhurandhar (2025) and Dhurandhar: The Revenge (2026), both of which rank among the five highest-grossing Indian films. In addition to films, he is a prominent endorser for several brands and products. He also ventured into music, contributing to the soundtrack of Gully Boy. Off-screen, he is known for his flamboyant fashion sense. In April 2025, he incorporated ABD Maestro, a liquor company. He is married to his frequent co-star Deepika Padukone, with whom he has two daughters.

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