Ranveer Singh Was First Choice for 'Kabir Singh,' Vanga Reveals Why He Declined

• Sandeep Reddy Vanga revealed Ranveer Singh was initially approached for 'Kabir Singh'.
• Ranveer declined the role, finding it "too dark" for him at the time.
• Shahid Kapoor was then cast, despite concerns about his solo film box office record.
• Vanga remained confident in Shahid's acting abilities, calling him a "fantastic actor".
• Shahid found 'Kabir Singh' character and story "new" and "exciting," struggling to find similar scripts afterward.

Why It Matters: Ranveer Singh passed on 'Kabir Singh' due to its dark nature, leading to Shahid Kapoor's iconic role.