Anurag Kashyap: 'Bombay Velvet' Was For Ranveer Singh, Not Ranbir Kapoor

• Anurag Kashyap revealed 'Bombay Velvet' was initially written for Ranveer Singh, not Ranbir Kapoor.
• Studio intervention and commercial priorities led to Ranbir Kapoor's casting in the film.
• Kashyap had envisioned Ranveer Singh for the lead role of Johnny Balraj, a jazz musician and gangster.
• Despite the casting shift, Kashyap praised Ranbir Kapoor's commitment and acting, calling him a 'dream actor'.
• The film was a box-office disappointment, deeply scarring Kashyap and affecting his future projects.

Why It Matters: Kashyap reveals 'Bombay Velvet' was meant for Ranveer Singh, but studio pressure led to Ranbir Kapoor.