Published 23:11 IST, July 12th 2020

When Ranbir Kapoor reacted to Ranveer Singh being the original choice for 'Sanju'

Ranbir Kapoor's 'Sanju' was a massive box-office hit. Read on to know his reaction when asked about Ranveer Singh being the first choice for his role.

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Ranbir Kapoor's Sanju bagged him several awards and accoles. He t only received praise from fans but also from critics for his performance in le role. However, very few are aware that Ranveer Singh was initially considered to play role of Sanjay Dutt, before considering Ranbir Kapoor. Re on to kw how Ranbir Kapoor reacted when he was asked about being second choice for Sanju:

Ranbir Kapoor's reaction to Ranveer Singh being first choice for 'Sanju'

In an interview with an entertainment portal, producer of Sanju, Vidhu Vid Chopra shared that makers of film initially considered to cast Ranveer Singh to essay role of Sanju Dutt in movie. producer revealed that he thought Ranveer Singh h qualities to essay role -- being flamboyant, and ability to transform into ar person. However, Vidhu Vid Chopra furr mentioned that Rajkumar Hirani, who is director of Sanju, wanted to cast Ranbir Kapoor, thinking he would be ideal actor to essay role. 

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In an interview with an entertainment portal, Ranbir Kapoor was asked what he felt about being second choice for Sanju and if Ranveer Singh felt any kind of regret. Ranbir Kapoor shared that he is happy about movie coming into his life at a time when actor was in need of inspiration. He did t have any particular comment on Ranveer being initial choice for role.

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movie Sanju, directed by Rajkumar Hirani, is co-produced by Vidhu Vid Chopra and Rajkumar Hirani. film features Sanjay Dutt in titular role and Paresh Rawal, Vicky Kaushal, Manisha Koirala, Dia Mirza, Sonam Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, and Jim Sarbh in key roles. film, which released in year 2018, won several awards and accoles for various aspects. Some of factors that led to success of film are direction, cinematography, actors' performances, storyline, and soundtrack.

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On work front, Ranbir Kapoor was last seen in Sanju. actor has several upcoming projects. He will next be seen in Brahmastra, which is directed by Ayan Mukerji. film will show Ranbir Kapoor essaying role of Shiva. film will also feature Alia Bhatt and Amitabh Bachchan in key roles. actor will also be seen in Shamshera

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23:11 IST, July 12th 2020