For Indian Cinema, Bajirao Mastani is a timeless tale of valor, love, and grandeur and today, we celebrate its nine-year legacy as one of India’s finest cinematic masterpieces. The film, featuring Ranveer Singh as Peshwa Bajirao and Deepika Padukone as Mastani, achieved massive box-office success and left an indelible mark on Indian cinema with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s vision coming to reality. Ranveer delivered a career-defining performance, bringing both the bravery and emotional depth of Peshwa Bajirao to life. Reflecting on his role, here is a throwback of the powerhouse who portrayed Bajirao’s valor, conflicts, and intense love for Mastani as a transformative experience, in his own words.
The superstar spoke about his character and experience, saying, “It was a once-in-a-lifetime character. Bajirao was a true hero—a man who never lost a battle. He is a son, father, husband, lover, and leader. A man who is not afraid of anything…not even death.”
These words encapsulate the essence of Bajirao, a character immortalized by Ranveer Singh, whose portrayal transcended the screen and touched hearts worldwide- proving that Ranveer Singh is the finest actor we have in this generation. Yet, the brilliance of Bajirao Mastani extends beyond its stellar cast, including Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra Jonas. As the male lead, Ranveer went onto receive massive love and reverence from audience and critics alike, for his exceptional portrayal.
Produced by Bhansali and Eros International, the epic love saga earned ₹356 crore worldwide. The film won multiple National and Filmfare Awards, celebrated for its performances, direction, music, and production design. It remains a landmark in Indian cinema for its grandeur and storytelling.
On the work front, after getting all the love for ‘Simmba’ in Singham Again as the stand-out character, Ranveer has Farhan Akhtar’s Don 3 and is currently shooting in Amritsar for Aditya Dhar’s untitled next.
