Fame and money are just the frills, claims Ranveer
On the completion of a decade of his spectacular run in the movie business, Ranveer Singh opened up about his unbelievable journey to fulfil his dreams. The rank outsider who made his debut in BandBaajaBaaraat back in 2010 is today one of the top stars of Bollywood having consistently given some mind-blowing performances over the years.
Opening up about his initial years the actor said, “At different points and in several instances during my struggling years, I felt like there was no hope. Getting one’s foot inside the door of a largely exclusive entertainment industry seemed unachievable. But I persisted – you could say I was both hungry and foolish, and more than anything believed in my abilities and in my potential. Even back then, when I had nothing, the same driven, tenacious and meticulous work ethic was characteristic of my hustle. I was well aware of what a long shot it was. But I was willing to take that leap of faith. When there wasn’t a good lead in sight for long periods, the phone wouldn’t ring for months, my faith was challenged, but I debunked the idea that what I was trying to achieve was impossible. I stayed focused in the most testing of times. I almost forced the universe into making it happen for me. My single-mindedness and determination eventually paid off and my dream became my reality. Ever since, every day feels like I am living a dream,” said the actor who has seen multiple rejections at the start of his career and has lived through the uncertainties of a struggling actor’s life.
However, the heartthrob of the nation, who has also become a fashion icon and is known for his shenanigans off screen as well, points out that it is the love for the job that has taken him this far and it is important not to get swayed by fame and fortune. “When young actors, especially ‘outsiders’, come up to me seeking advice on how to navigate their hustle – the first and most important thing I tell them is “do it for the right reasons. Do it simply because you love performing.” I urge them to not be lured towards performing arts or the entertainment business because success in this field comes with fame and money. Those are transient; they are frills – just trappings. Be true to your craft and do it for the love of, and for the joy of performing. Authenticity has the most resonance. If you try being something that you are inherently not, you are doing a disservice to yourself,” the actor said. The actor’s journey is indeed a proof that impossible is nothing, which is also the global tagline of Adidas’s new campaign featuring this rock star.