Higher the risk, higher the pay off: Ranveer Singh

Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who was recently seen in '83',has recently opened up about taking risks as they come with a higher pay off. 

The Gully Boy actor feels the high risk value is what makes a film or a character memorable.

Ranveer says defining his journey and progression as an actor, 

"I have taken some really big risks. It does nothing for me if there is no high risk involved. Higher the risk, higher the pay off. I am like a free flowing spirit. I don't wish to be defined because I feel putting a person in a box is limiting."

The 83 actor admits to working towards building a filmography that has a depth,

"I am consciously and subconsciously shaping my filmography. And I am going to do more of this because there is no other way. I am really hoping that the filmmakers continue to give me such roles where I can really do something. Today, it's been 20 years plus for a movie like 'Lagaan' but I remember 'Lagaan'. I remember the film, the characters."

He stresses upon the importance of memorable characters, saying, 

"So, for me, it's important to do characters that have an everlasting memory and that continue to give joy to people over generations like my favourite film 'Life is Beautiful' that I can watch 'N' number of times, it still touches my heart."

The actor concluded saying,

"Films that can make you laugh, cry and entertain you forever and forever those are the films that I aspire to be a part of. I am an actor first before being a star".

On the work front, Ranveer's '83' has hit theatres and received good reviews from the audience. 

The film helmed by Kabir Khan is based on India's iconic win at the 1983 cricket world cup. Ranveer is seen playing the role of former Indian team skipper Kapil Dev in the film.