I wake up in disbelief that I am an actor: Ranveer Singh

Superstar Ranveer Singh has had the most remarkable year in cinema as he swept clean the film awards for his path-breaking performance in 83 in which he played the role of Kapil Dev. Ranveer says, “I am just grateful that I get to be an actor and that’s actually enough for me. I have always said that it’s a miracle that I even became an actor. These types of experiences are beyond my wildest imagination. Every day, I wake up in disbelief that this is my life - that I am an actor and I get to do these things and collaborate with these talented filmmakers. And it all adds up to an overwhelming amount of gratitude that I have for the opportunities and blessings that I have.”

Ranveer has, undoubtedly, delivered one of the most acclaimed performances in the history of Indian cinema with 83, which he miraculously transformed to become the legendary Indian captain Kapil Dev on screen. After his incredible award run for the film, Ranveer credits his brilliant metamorphosis on the screen to his coach Balwinder Singh Sandhu. He says, “It feels surreal and fulfilling in equal measures. At this moment I’m remembering my coach, Balvinder Singh Sandhu. I really miss him and his contribution to 83, which one really can’t describe in words. He’s the heart of 83! You know when we see the emotion that he has attached to that story of 83, to his teammates, you can’t work out of a very different place in your being.”