Ranveer Singh ditched technology for his upcoming film. PHOTO: FILE
MUMBAI: Actor Ranveer Singh, who has been most appreciated for his roles in his films like Band Baaja Baraat and Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, is being rather experimental these days. The heartthrob is all set to star in Lootera with actor Sonakshi Sinha. The film has been set in earlier times when technology merely existed in terms of television and cellular service.
In order for Singh to fully get into his character, the actor swayed away from technology for a while.
The 27-year-old stopped watching television and using his cell phone while preparing for his forthcoming release which will be a period romance drama.
Set in the ’50s, the Vikramaditya Motwane directed film will see Singh playing an archeologist.
"It was very interesting to do a period film because a new world is created in there. I had no clue about the ’50s, so to live a character who is living in that era, was very interesting [for me]," said Singh.
"The kind of preparation I did before playing this role, was very interesting. I stopped watching television and using my cell phone," the actor told reporters. "I became very calm — I have given a very calm performance."
His last release was hit film Ladies vs Ricky Bahl in 2011. Singh said that he wants to end the “long wait” with Lootera.
"My film is releasing after a very long time. It has been a long wait [for me]. I have seen the film and I am very happy. I am very excited and can't wait for people to see it," said the actor.
The film is scheduled to release on July 5 this year.
Published in The Express Tribune, June 7th, 2013.
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Is this Indian or pakistani newspaper? There is more coverage about Indian industry than about its own soil. It seems to be plagued by Indian ads, bollywood news etc.. why are we pakistanis bent upon killing our own industry under the disguise of Indian friendship. India does not allow airing of a single Pakistani channel or drama then why r we legalising their plays knowing that such a decision will be disastrous for our own drama industry and will leave thousands unemployed in addition to promoting filthy indian culture and language...wake up Pakistanis and show some patriotism before its all taken over by India
The film marks the coming together of the industry's creative heavyweights and and intense experience of vintage chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha.
The music by Amit Trivedi, created a buzz among music lovers.
Waiting to be released !