Ranveer Singh bags Filmfare Best Actor for ’83’

New Delhi: Superstar Ranveer Singh has undoubtedly delivered one of the most acclaimed performances in his career with “83”, in which he played the legendary Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev.
Ranveer has swept awards with his incredible, generation defining performance in “83” since its release and on Tuesday night he won his 4th Filmfare Best Actor award for the role in the biopic-sport drama.
Ranveer said in a statement, “The past few years have been wonderful. This is the fourth Filmfare in about six years which is pretty awesome. I have had the privilege of working with some of the finest filmmakers in the country. I credit them with this (trophy).
“This achievement is only possible because they believe in me and they believe I can be part of their vision and contribute as an artiste and bring to life the story that they want to tell.”
“This was a very special part and once I am done with my responsibilities here, I will call Kapil Dev sir. Just cannot wait to speak to Kapil paaji and connect with him and tell him that this is for him. Winning 5 Filmfare Best Actor awards feels quite incredible and is really humbling,” he added.
Ranveer will be next seen in Rohit Shetty’s “Cirkus” and Karan Johar’s “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani”. (UNI)