Ranveer Singh Biography, Facts & Life Story

Age 37 years old (in 2022)
Date of Birth 6 July 1985

Height, Weight & Physical Stats
Height 5 feet 10 inches (1.78 m)
Weight 77 kg (170 lbs)
Waist 30 inches
Body Type Slim
Eye Color Dark Brown
Hair Color Black
Known For Famous for starring in Padmaavat Movie
Nickname Bittoo, Ranveer
Full Name Ranveer Singh Bhavnani
Profession Actor
Nationality Indian
Birthplace Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Religion Hinduism
Zodiac Sign Cancer

Ranveer Singh is an uprising Indian movie actor predominately working in Bollywood films. He is the winner of numerous awards, comprising off two Filmfare Awards, and is considered amongst top paid actors across the country.

Ranveer Singh was born in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India on 6th July 1985. He belongs to a Sindhi family. Ranveer has a sister named Ritika Bhavnani who is elder than him. He is the maternal cousin of film producer Rhea Kapoor and actress Sonam Kapoor, daughters of Anil Kapoor and wife named Sunita Kapoor.

Ranveer Singh had always desired to be a film actor since his childhood. Though, all through his college days, he realized that the idea of acting was implausible and solely focused on creative writing. Whilst completing his degree in Bachelor of Arts from Indiana University, Ranveer once again became fascinated towards acting and after moving back towards India, he initiated auditioning for leading roles in the Bollywood film industry.

In the year 2010, Ranveer Singh made his first acting debut with a prominent role in Yash Raj Movie’s romantic comedy titled “Band Baaja Baaraat”. The film appeared as a commercial and critical success, earning Ranveer a Filmfare Award for The Best Male Debut.

Ranveer Singh rose to utmost fame with leading roles in much-admired romantic film Lootera, a tragic romantic movie titled Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, a full of action movie titled Gunday and a comedy movie titled Dil Dhadakne Do. Ranveer’s acclaimed depiction of Bajirao in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s historic romantic movie Bajirao Mastani, one of the top-grossing Bollywood movies and for which he received a number of awards including Filmfare Award for The Best Actor, established him as a famous actor in Bollywood film industry. Ranveer’s top-grossing film came with Bhansali’s retro drama Padmaavat, in which he represented Alauddin Khilji to critical acclamation.

Ranveer Singh started dating with Deepika Padukone, his co-star in the movie Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela. In the year 2018, the couple proclaimed their impending marriage. The next month, they got married in old Konkani Hindu & Sikh Anand Karaj ceremonies held at Lake Como, Italy.

Ranveer Singh has also starred in Forbes India’s 100 Celebrity list since 2012, summiting at 8th position in 2018. In the same year, a magazine projected his annual earnings to be US$12 million and ranked him as 5th top-paid actor in Bollywood. Ranveer was also featured thru GQ in their 50 most powerful young Indians listing for the year 2017. Besides his acting career, he endorsed a number of brands including Head & Shoulders, Adidas, Jack & Jones, Ching’s, Thumps Up, Durex and MakeMyTrip.

Check out exclusive facts about Ranveer Singh.

Ranveer Singh Education

Qualification Bachelor of Arts
School Learners’ Academy, Mumbai
College H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
Indiana University, Bloomington, USA

Ranveer Singh Career

Profession: Actor

Known For: Famous for starring in Padmaavat Movie

Debut:

Film Debut: Band Baaja Baaraat (2010)

Movie poster

Salary: 15-20 crore/film (INR)

Net Worth: USD $15 million Approx

Family & Relatives

Father: Jagjit Singh Bhavnani (Businessman)

Jagjit Singh Bhavnani
Ranveer Singh with his father

Mother: Anju Bhavnani

Anju Bhavnani
Ranveer Singh with His mother

Sister(s):
Ritika Bhavnani (Elder)

Ritika Bhavnani
Ranveer Singh with His sister

Marital Status: Married

Wife:
Deepika Padukone

Deepika Padukone
Ranveer Singh with His wife

Dating History:

Ahana Deol (During his college days)
Anushka Sharma (Actress, Ex-girlfriend)

Ranveer Singh Favorites

Hobbies: Collecting shoes & hats, playing football, video games

Favorite Actor: Shah Rukh Khan and Johnny Depp

Favorite Actress: Kareena Kapoor, Scarlett Johansson and Megan Fox

Favorite Male Singer: Michael Jackson, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan

Favorite Female Singer: Beyonce

Favorite Food: Chocolates, Cheese, Besan Laddoo, Mutton Curry and Chinese cuisine

Favorite Destination: Goa

Favorite Color: Black

Favorite Movies:
Andaz Apna Apna, Raja Babu, 3 Idiots, Sholay, Rang De Basanti

Facts You Never Knew About Ranveer Singh!

  • Ranveer Singh debuts in Indian movie titled Band Baaja Baaraat in the year 2010.
  • He achieved utmost success in Bollywood film Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela in the year 2013.
  • In 2016, He received several awards like Zee Cine Award for The Best Actor Male.
  • Ranveer was born in an educated family his father was a successful businessman. Ranveer is also graduated in arts.
  • His most favorite food is Besan Laddoo and his Mom’s cooked Food.
  • Ranveer Singh’s most favorite destination is London.
  • Ranveer’s nick name is Bittoo.
  • Ranveer Singh has had a successful run in his career and is at the top of his game.
  • Ranveer Singh is one of the most versatile actors of Bollywood. The actor has received a lot of appreciation for his portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in ‘Padmaavat’.
  • Ranveer Singh is certainly the first choice when it comes to choosing someone for a power-packed performance.
  • Ranveer Singh has come a long way in Bollywood and has proved his mettle by exploring a variety of roles from playing a Casanova to a warrior and now a villain.
  • Ranveer Singh is known for his magnanimous energy both on and off the screen and therefore provides the vigor everywhere that he goes.