Ranveer Singh, one of Bollywood’s most versatile actors, recently found himself at the centre of a controversy. A fellow actor, Prashant Narayanan claimed that Singh lied about going into a ‘dark space’ while preparing for his role as Alauddin Khilji in ‘Padmaavat.’
Ranveer has previously revealed how he had trained for the part, saying, “I took 21 days and locked myself up in my Goregaon house. I was completely isolated. I kind of isolated myself and marinated into the character because I couldn’t relate to Alaudin Khilji. I can’t relate to that manipulativeness, greed, and ambition level. I had to tap into dark experiences, but his worldview is not one I can identify with, either.”
The Controversy
The controversy began when Prashant Narayanan, in an interview with Siddharth Kannan, claimed that Ranveer Singh lied about entering a dark mind space to perform the role of Khilji. Narayanan laughed off Singh’s claims and suggested that actors create such stories during promotions to justify the crores they receive for such films.
“Yeh dark spaces mein jana, yeh saab karna yeh bakwas ki baatein hai. Kahin na kahin justify toh karna padega na kyunki itne saare karod rupayee mil rahe hai. Ki nahi nahi main pichle do mahino se serious tha. Kyun serious that? Aspatal mein tha kya?”
(going into dark spaces is all nonsense. Somewhere you need to justify because you earning crores of money. No, I was serious for the last two months. Why were you serious? Were you in the hospital?)
Ranveer isn’t a mindblowing actor, lied about getting into a dark phase during Padmavat: Prashant Narayanan
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Ranveer Singh’s Preparation For ‘Padmaavat’
Ranveer Singh’s portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in ‘Padmaavat’ is considered one of his best performances. The actor had previously revealed that he took extra efforts to get into the mindset of the seemingly megalomaniac character of Alauddin Khilji. The audience widely appreciated his performance, and the film achieved commercial success.
Fans Rally In Support Of Ranveer Singh
Despite Prashant Narayanan’s claims, fans and film buffs on social media have supported Ranveer Singh. They argue that while Singh might have an over-the-top personality and may talk extensively about his preparation for roles, there is no denying that he is a talented actor. Many people feel that the interview unfairly targeted Singh.
The Impact Of The Controversy
The controversy has sparked a debate about the authenticity of actors’ claims regarding their role preparation. While some agree with Narayanan’s views, others argue that every actor has a unique process and that dismissing their experiences is unfair.
Conclusion
The controversy surrounding Ranveer Singh’s preparation for his role in ‘Padmaavat’ has highlighted the often-overlooked aspect of acting – the preparation process. Although opinions are still divided regarding Ranveer Singh’s performance as Alauddin Khilji, one cannot deny that his undeniable dedication to his craft left a lasting impact.
