Anurag Kashyap Reveals Ranveer Singh Was First Choice for 'Bombay Velvet'

• Anurag Kashyap disclosed Ranveer Singh was his original choice for the lead in 'Bombay Velvet'.
• Kashyap had envisioned a then-newcomer Ranveer Singh for the role while writing the script.
• Producers replaced Ranveer with Ranbir Kapoor due to industry pressure, needing a bigger star for funding.
• 'Bombay Velvet' was a major box office flop, deeply impacting Kashyap and affecting relationships.
• Ranveer Singh gained stardom with 'Ram-Leela', released shortly after the casting change.

Why It Matters: Kashyap reveals industry pressure led to Ranbir Kapoor replacing Ranveer Singh in 'Bombay Velvet'.