Ranveer Singh Rejected 'Dark' Kabir Singh Role, Missed Box Office Phenomenon

• Ranveer Singh turned down the lead role in 'Kabir Singh,' finding it 'too dark' for him at the time.
• Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga initially wanted Ranveer for the Hindi remake of 'Arjun Reddy.'
• Shahid Kapoor took the role, and 'Kabir Singh' became a massive ₹380 crore worldwide hit, his biggest to date.
• Industry insiders doubted Shahid's casting, but Vanga was confident in his acting abilities.
• While Ranveer's 'Dhurandhar' is a recent success, 'Kabir Singh' remains a significant 'what if' in his career.

Why It Matters: Ranveer Singh's decision to reject 'Kabir Singh' led to a missed blockbuster opportunity.