Ranveer Singh: Know 9 things you didnt know about him!

Ranveer Singh: Know 9 things you didn't know about him!

Ranveer Singh's rise as a sturdy reliable actor has been swift and steady. He made a strong impression with his first film Band Baaja Baraat 2010 and grew with each film. Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Goliyon Ki Raaslila Ram Leela was a turning-point in Ranveer's radiant career.And now the same director's Bajirao Mastani took his career to another level. Here are some unknown facts about the star, which you might have not known till now...

Ranveer who injured his shoulder during the shooting of Bajirao Mastani had earlier suffered a serious leg injury during the shooting of Lootera.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh

He almost lost his first role in Band Baaja Baraat. Ranveer was out with a girl when Yashraj's casting director Shanu Sharma called. Ranveer refused to take Shanu's calls , as in his own words he had other things on his mind during the date with the girl(who was she?).

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh

The minute Aditya Chopra saw Ranveer he immediately decided to cast him in the lead in Band BaajaBaraat.Ranveer was the first debutant to be launched by Yashraj as a solo hero.

Bollywood Actor Ranveer Singh

When he started out as an actor Ranveer seriously thought of changing his name as it sounded too similar to Ranbir.

Ranveer Singh and Ranbir Singh

There were ugly rumours that Band BaajaBaraat had been funded by Ranveer's businessman-father, a rumour that Ranveer stoutly denied.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh

Ranveer and his first co-star Anushak Sharma bickered endlessly during shooting of Band BaajaBaarat, the reason being their different approaches to acting. She never went to acting school. He is a trained actor.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh

Ramveer was the first choice for Anurag Kashyap's Bombay Velvet. But his dates clashed with Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Ram Leela.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh during the launch of Blazing Bajirao Web series and the Bajirao Figurine

Ranveer has zero financial acumen.Entrepreneur father takes care of his finances.

Bollywood actor Ranveer Singh during the poster launch of film Bajirao Mastani

To this day Ranveer seeks career advice from his father, Aditya Chopra and his first director ManeeshSharma.