Ranveer on his journey in Bollywood: There are no failures in life, only lessons

Ranveer Singh is reliving his decade in Bollywood in Adidasrsquo global campaign Impossible is Nothing Singh who made his debut in the romantic comedy Band Baaja Baarat reached the milestone last December The campaign highlights his journey and how he chased the impossible to become a starRanveers success as a celebrity lies in his ability to balance two very different aspects of being a newage Bollywood star He is equally at home cutting an impromptu eccentric picture mostly highlighted by his irreverent sartorial choices for the media glare as he is while showcasing wellprepared perfection while living his protagonist in films such as BajiraoMastani Padmaavat and Gully BoyRanveer would tell you it is important for him to draw from lifes experiences in order to take his onscreen roles to the point of authenticityFor each different character one has to tap into ones own bank of experiences to make the portrayal truthful visceral and honest I deeply empathise with the underdog characters that I have played because I have been through a similar journey in my own life says the actorHe finds a special connect with Murad his character in Gully Boy as well as former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev in the upcoming 83 For Ranveer playing Kapil who captained an underdog team to Indias firstever World Cup win in 1983 was about acting out a historic moment of triumph against all oddsThere is a dialogue in Gully Boy that broadly translates from Hindi to I refuse to change my dreams to match my reality I will change my reality to match my dreams I have felt this sentiment deep down in my soul When these characters have to prove themselves against all odds I can relate to that struggle at a very profound level In Gully Boy Murad achieves the impossible In 83 Kapils devils achieve the impossible I can lend truth to these roles because Ive been there in my own journey I feel their disillusionment I feel their anger their frustration I feel their grit all in a very intense way because Ive been through it myself Ive felt it for real he assertsRanveer Singh arrived in Bollywood with the 2010 hit Band Baaja Baaraat and by 2013 he had established his credentials as one of Hindi mainstreams most exciting newgen stars playing a modernday desi Romeo in Sanjay Leela Bhansalis superhit romantic tragedy Goliyon Ki Rasleela RamLeela opposite Deepika Padukone If Ranveers career has only moved upwards since then he can afford to look back at his struggling years with a note of contentmentAt different points and in several instances during my struggling years I felt like there was no hope Getting ones foot inside the door of a largely exclusive entertainment industry seemed unachievable But I persisted You could say I was both hungry and foolish More than anything I believed in my abilities and in my potential he recallsEven back then when I had nothing the same driven tenacious and meticulous work ethic was characteristic of my hustle I was well aware of what a long shot it was But I was willing to take that leap of faith When there wasnt a good lead in sight for long periods the phone wouldnt ring for months my faith was challenged but I debunked the idea that what I was trying to achieve was impossible I stayed focused in the most testing of times I almost forced the universe into making it happen for me says the actorMy singlemindedness and determination eventually paid off and my dream became my reality Ever since every day feels like I am living a dream he addsA decade later having established himself firmly on solid tinsel terrain Ranveer is clear about his biggest learning When young actors especially outsiders come up to me seeking advice on how to navigate their hustle the first and most important thing I tell them is do it for the right reasons Do it simply because you love performing I urge them to not be lured towards performing arts or the entertainment business because success in this field comes with fame and money Those are transient they are frills just trappings So I say be true to your craft and do it for the love of and for the joy of performing says RanveerAnother thing I learned along the way is that authenticity has the most resonance If you try being something that you are inherently not you are doing a disservice to yourself If you stay true to who you are if you lose the fear of being judged only then will you vibrate at a high frequency You do you I tell them Be original be your unique self And another important thing Ive learned is to keep taking risks The bigger the risk the bigger the reward You may falter during that process but I believe that there are no failures in life there are only lessons he addsRanveer acknowledges the importance of getting the right break and the fact that it can often become the defining factor for success in an unpredictable industry as showbiz along with passion and hard workOne can have the passion and grit and can even prepare endlessly for the moment that one gets to shine But often the missing piece of the puzzle is opportunity My hustle was as difficult as it was because of the sheer lack of opportunities Thats what I wanted to create for fellow dreamers To provide the opportunity to young creators who were burning with passion To give them a platform to showcase their talent It is my way of giving back It is my way of paying forward the blessings I have received It is my way of showing gratitude to the universe says RanveerEdited by midday online desk with inputs from IANS