📌 Key Points
- Anurag Kashyap praises Ranveer Singh’s dedication, recalling a ‘Lootera’ incident.
- Ranveer Singh clipped his stomach for a realistic pain portrayal in ‘Lootera’.
- Kashyap revealed Singh’s commitment led to a hospital visit during filming.
- Anurag Kashyap is set to debut in Telugu cinema with ‘Dacoit’.
Anurag Kashyap lauded Ranveer Singh’s commitment to acting, sharing a story from ‘Lootera’ where Singh’s extreme method acting led to a hospital visit. Kashyap highlighted this dedication predates Singh’s recent acclaim for films like ‘Dhurandhar’.
Kashyap Praises Ranveer’s Dedication
Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap has praised Ranveer Singh for the widespread acclaim he is receiving for his dedication to the craft following Dhurandhar. However, Anurag pointed out that this level of commitment is nothing new for the actor and recalled an incident when he clipped his stomach for a scene in Lootera.
“We are hearing stories about Dhurandhar and how he and Arjun Rampal injured and hurt each other. So, that’s how far they went for the role, and the film got amazing numbers, right? But Ranveer Singh, in his second film Lootera, when he gets shot in the climax and to feel that right feeling, he took a clip without telling anyone and clipped himself on the stomach,” Anurag said.
The ‘Lootera’ Incident: A Painful Truth
The director added, “He went so far as an actor to create that, we had to take him to the hospital. The film didn’t do the numbers of Dhurandhar, but it’s that man’s conviction. He didn’t share his pain with anyone. Nobody came to know till he couldn’t move.”
The sequel delves into the origins of Ranveer Singh’s character, Hamza aka Jaskirat Singh Rangi, revealing the motivations behind his mission. It also takes the story forward, showing him taking control of the power dynamics in Lyari while working to dismantle a terror network in Pakistan that threatens India.
Anurag Kashyap’s Telugu Debut
Meanwhile, Anurag is looking forward to his acting debut in Telugu with Dacoit, which stars Adivi Sesh and Mrunal Thakur.
Kashyap’s anecdote highlights Singh’s intense dedication to his craft, even early in his career. Meanwhile, Kashyap himself is venturing into new territory with his Telugu acting debut, showcasing versatility on both sides of the camera.
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