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Ranbir Kapoor's Rejections Paved Way for Ranveer Singh's Stardom in 3 Blockbusters
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News18•28-09-2026, 10:06
Ranbir Kapoor's Rejections Paved Way for Ranveer Singh's Stardom in 3 Blockbusters
- •Ranbir Kapoor's rejection of three key films significantly boosted Ranveer Singh's career, making him a superstar.
- •Ranveer Singh's debut film, YRF's 'Band Baaja Baaraat', was initially offered to Ranbir Kapoor, who turned it down.
- •Zoya Akhtar's 'Dil Dhadakne Do' role of Kabir Mehra was first approached to Ranbir Kapoor.
- •The role of Murad in Zoya Akhtar's 2019 film 'Gully Boy' was also initially offered to Ranbir Kapoor before going to Ranveer Singh.
Key Questions Answered
Ranbir Kapoor originally rejected three major films that eventually went to Ranveer Singh, helping launch and shape his career: the YRF debut film 'Band Baaja Baaraat', Zoya Akhtar's 'Dil Dhadakne Do', and her 2019 hit 'Gully Boy' where Ranveer played the role of Murad.
Ranbir Kapoor made his debut in Bollywood in 2007 with the film 'Saawariya', which was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
Ranveer Singh entered the film industry three years after Ranbir Kapoor's debut, in 2010, starring in his first film 'Band Baaja Baaraat' under the YRF banner.
