Ranveer Singh Age, Wiki and Bio

Ranveer Singh

Quick Info

ProfessionActor
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth06/07/1985
Age39 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

Bio/Wiki

Full NameRanveer Singh Bhavnani
Nickname(s)Bittoo, Rambo

Physical Stats & More

Height5' 10" (178 cm)
Weight75 Kg (165 lbs)
Body Measurements
Chest42 inches
Waist30 inches
Biceps16 inches
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolLearners' Academy, Mumbai
College/University
  • H.R. College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
  • Indiana University, Bloomington, USA
DegreeBachelor of Arts degree from Indiana University, USA

Personal Life

Zodiac signCancer
ReligionHinduism
Caste/EthnicitySindhi
Food HabitNon-Vegetarian
Address8th floor, Duplex Apartment, Opp. Khar Gymkhana Club, Khar (West), Mumbai
Hobbies
  • Collecting Shoes & Hats
  • Playing and Watching Football
  • Playing Video Games
TattooAn inscription 'Kill Dil' on upper right arm
Controversies
  • In August 2012, after watching Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif starrer Ek Tha Tiger, he tweeted 'EK THA TIGER felt absolute bore bt (sic) last 15 min was magical. nice stunt nd action @beingsalmankhan pra.' He also tweeted 'While I was passing through a multiplex people after seeing Ek Tha Tiger was asking for TIGER BAAM'. After it, he faced a lot of criticism from the film industry.
  • In 2015, due to his participation in the adult content-based show AIB Knockout, an 'FIR' was filed against him and others for obscenity in public.
  • During the shooting of the film Dil Dhadakne Do, he blew Priyanka Chopra a kiss in front of everyone, which she didn't like at all. Later, during a promotional event of this film, Priyanka taunted him for his 'over-enthusiastic acting,' following which he said that he will never work with her again.
  • After his marriage with Deepika Padukone, an Italian Sikh group alleged that the Sikh code of conduct was violated in their Sindhi-Punjabi wedding.

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date14-15 November 2018
Marriage LocationNear Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy
Affairs/Girlfriends
  • Ahana Deol (During his college days)
  • Anushka Sharma (Actress, Ex-girlfriend)
  • Deepika Padukone (Actress)

Family

FatherJugjeet Singh Bhavnani (Businessman)
MotherAnju Bhavnani
Siblings
BrotherNone
SisterRitika Bhavnani (Elder)
SpouseDeepika Padukone (m. 2018-present)

Career

DebutBand Baaja Baaraat (2010)
Awards
  • Filmfare Awards: Best Male Debut Award for Band Baaja Baaraat (2011), Best Actor Award for Bajirao Mastani (2016), Best Actor (Critics) for Padmaavat (2019), Best Actor for Gully Boy (2020), Best Actor for 83 (2022)
  • IIFA Awards: Star Debut of the Year – Male for Band Baaja Baaraat (2011), Best Actor for Bajirao Mastani (2016), Best Actor for Padmaavat (2019)
  • Star Screen Awards: Most Promising Newcomer – Male for Band Baaja Baaraat (2011), Best Actor for Padmaavat (2019), Best Actor for Gully Boy (2020)
  • Stardust Awards: Superstar of Tomorrow – Male for Band Baaja Baaraat (2011)
  • Zee Cine Awards: Best Male Debut for Band Baaja Baaraat (2011), Best Actor (Critics) – Male for Bajirao Mastani (2016), Best Actor (Male) for Padmaavat (2019)
  • Producers Guild Film Awards: Best Male Debut for Band Baaja Baaraat (2011), Best Actor in a Leading Role for Bajirao Mastani (2015)

Favourites

Food
  • Chocolates
  • Cheese
  • Besan Laddoo
  • Mutton Curry
  • Chinese Cuisines
Actor
  • Shah Rukh Khan
  • Johnny Depp
Actresses
  • Kareena Kapoor
  • Scarlett Johansson
  • Megan Fox
Films
  • Bollywood: Andaz Apna Apna, Raja Babu, 3 Idiots, Sholay, Rang De Basanti, Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
  • Hollywood: Godfather, City Of God, Taxi Driver, The Prestige, Kill Bill
Musicians
  • Michael Jackson
  • Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan
  • Beyonce
Restaurants
  • Olive Bar and Kitchen
  • Hakkassan
  • Wasabi at Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai
  • Le Cirque in Delhi
  • Thalassa in Goa
Colour(s)
  • Red
  • White
SportFootball
Sport ClubArsenal Football Club
Holiday DestinationGoa (India)

Style Quotient

Cars Collection
  • Aston Martin Rapide S
  • Jaguar XJL
  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
  • Mercedes Maybach GLS 600
  • Lamborghini Urus Pearl Capsule
Assets/Properties
  • In September 2021, Ranveer and Deepika bought a massive plot in Alibaug.
  • In December 2022, Ranveer and Deepika bought their first house together after marriage at a whooping price of Rs 119 crores. Reportedly, the property is located near between Salman Khan's Galaxy Apartments and Shah Rukh Khan's Mannat bungalow.
Expensive Things/ValuablesHe has a collection of luxury watches including Franck Muller Vanguard Automatic watch (priced at Rs 6 lakh).

Some Lesser Known Facts

Ranveer Singh does not smoke.
Ranveer Singh drinks alcohol.
He comes from a Sindhi family that migrated from Karachi to Mumbai during the Partition of India.
Ranveer is the maternal cousin of Anil Kapoor's children Sonam Kapoor, Rhea Kapoor, and Harshvardhan Kapoor.
Throughout school, Ranveer participated in debates and plays, nurturing his desire to become an actor.
Before acting, he worked as a copywriter for advertising agencies like O&M and JWT.
Despite being overweight as a child, dedicated fitness efforts helped Ranveer gain popularity.
After entering the film industry, he removed 'Bhavnani' from his screen name.
Rumors about his father paying ₹10 crores for his debut film were denied by Ranveer.
If not an actor, he would have pursued writing or being a DJ.
Ranveer was the first Bollywood actor with a fourth film grossing over ₹100 crores.
He missed playing the lead in Bombay Velvet due to scheduling conflicts with Ranbir Kapoor taking the role.
Injury during a stunt in Bajirao Mastani led to shoulder surgery in Jaipur.
To prepare for Bajirao Mastani, Ranveer disconnected from technology and the outside world.
Besides acting, he is known for his rap skills.
Ranveer has a reputation for being temperamental and dramatic.
He owns over 200 pairs of shoes and 100 hats.
Ranveer has endorsed brands like Adidas, Thums Up, and Durex.
He often washes his hands with soap or sanitizer repeatedly.
He got engaged to Deepika four years before their 2018 marriage.
Ranveer replaced Shah Rukh Khan as the lead in Don 3 in 2023.
In a 2023 episode of 'Koffee With Karan,' Ranveer and Deepika discussed their relationship.
Ranveer appeared in a 2014 ad for Bold Care with adult film actor Johnny Sins.