No comparisons please: Ranveer

As it happens with every newcomer who comes with a promise, Ranveer Singh too is going through a phase when comparisons are being made with other young stars like Shahid Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor and Imran Khan. Even though he is enjoying a launch in a Yash Raj film, Ranveer truly believes that it is way too early to put him in the same boat as the aforementioned actors.
“I really hope that Band Baaja Baaraat turns out to be a huge success. Still, even if that happens, and I pray to God that it happens, I wouldn’t want to be compared with Shahid, Ranbir or Imran. They are way too senior to me and it would be unfair to put me on the same pedestal,” says Ranveer who was an assistant director at the production house before the Chopras roped him as a lead opposite Anushka Sharma.
Given the fact that it is after years that Yash Raj Films is actually giving a break to a first time actor, doesn’t he feel flattered that just like Ranbir and Imran, he too is actually enjoying a mega launch for himself?
“I could have been flattered had these actors been seen in only one film by now. But both Ranbir and Imran have already done five-six films. Shahid has done even more. Where do I stand in comparison? Let my film release, become a success and I do some more films and continue to enjoy added success. Only after that I should be compared,” smiles Ranveer.
It is this desire to succeed that has also kept him away from getting involved with someone special. Though one finds it hard to believe that there is no place for a woman in his life, Ranveer says, “I am currently focussed on making this film work. All my energy has been directed into Band Baaja Baaraat.”

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