Rocky Rani Kii Prem Kahaani Turns 2: Ranveer Singh Celebrates 'Rocky The Pookie' With Special Post
Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh's Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani turned 2 today, on July 28. In the film, Ranveer Singh played the role of Rocky Randhawa, the flamboyant Delhi boy, and his character was praised by many. Today, on this special day, the actor dropped a sweet reel celebrating Rocky Randhawa. While sharing the post, Ranveer called him 'Pookie" and wrote, 'Celebrating two years of Rocky the Pookie."
Ranveer Singh delivered a masterclass in emotional range, swinging between flamboyant hilarity and gut-wrenching vulnerability without ever losing authenticity. His Rocky wasn't the buffoon he first appeared to be. Beneath the designer sunglasses and brash swagger beat the heart of a deeply empathetic, open-minded, and fiercely loving man.
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani – Plot
Released on July 28, 2023, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani starred Ranveer Singh as a flamboyant yet soft-hearted Punjabi man, Rocky Randhawa, who fell in love with an articulate and headstrong Bengali journalist, Rani Chatterjee, played by Alia Bhatt. The film's unique plot—where the couple decided to live with each other's families before marriage to understand their customs and cultures—struck a chord with audiences by blending comedy, romance, and societal norms. The film's approach to exploring class, culture, and values made it both entertaining and thought-provoking.
Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh's Upcoming Projects
On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Jigra, released in 2024. Backed by Dharma Productions, Viacom18 Studios, and Bhatt's Eternal Sunshine Productions, Jigra featured Alia Bhatt as a troubled woman who attempts to rescue her brother (played by Vedang Raina) from an East Asian prison. Up next, the actress will join the YRF Spy Universe in a female-led installment titled Alpha and is set to collaborate with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the romantic drama Love & War, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.
On the other hand, Ranveer Singh was last seen in Rohit Shetty's Singham Again in 2024 and will next lead Aditya Dhar's action thriller Dhurandhar. He is also set to take over the role of Don from Shah Rukh Khan in Farhan Akhtar's Don 3 also starring Kriti Sanon.
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