Ranveer Singh may be a bonafide star, but his very ability to not let the arc lights change his demeanour makes him a hero of reign the masses. He talks to Nikshubha Garg about days of struggle, climbing the ladder one step at a time, his wife, and more.
Minutes before the clock strikes midnight, Ranveer Singh arrives to meet us at a five-star in Mumbai. As expected, there is a spring in his step (yes, even at that hour) as he sprints across an empty corridor, (we follow, of course) and soon, we land up at the hotel’s open air terrace. Why this location of all spots, we wonder? He answers the question just as we are set to begin the interview. “Hum chalenge to dimaag chalega,” he says, and proceeds to take laps on the terrace. In the next 50 minutes, Singh takes us through his professional and personal journeys. It’s like being caught in the middle of a blizzard, but the only way to understand his enigma is to be at the epicentre of his eccentricities.
You’re one of the most bankable actors today. What does stardom mean to you?
For as long as I can remember, I wanted to be a performer, and today, stardom is its by-product. When youngsters seek my advice, the first question I ask them is, ‘Are you passionate about acting?’ or ‘Are you lured by the glitz of stardom?’ Stardom to me is empowering. You have the ability to spread smiles and cheer. It goes without saying, it comes with a certain amount of responsibility. There are negatives too, but the upside compensates, and you learn to take it in your stride.
Getting to the top hasn’t been easy. What have the days of struggle taught you?
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