Ranveer Singh Was First Choice for Kabir Singh, Declined Role Due to 'Dark' Nature

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Moneycontrol•02-01-2026, 17:31
Ranveer Singh Was First Choice for Kabir Singh, Declined Role Due to 'Dark' Nature
- •Sandeep Reddy Vanga initially wanted Ranveer Singh for the lead role in Kabir Singh.
- •Ranveer Singh turned down the role, deeming it "too dark" for him at the time.
- •Shahid Kapoor was eventually cast, despite concerns about his prior box office record.
- •An old interview of Vanga revealing this has resurfaced, surprising netizens.
- •Both Ranveer and Vanga have praised each other's recent films, hinting at a future collaboration.
Why It Matters: Ranveer Singh rejected Kabir Singh, leading to Shahid Kapoor's casting and sparking recent online discussion.
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