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India.com
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet Sonam Kapoor's cousin, who once cleaned tables in cafe, was a copywriter, now a celebrated Bollywood actor, he is..
Meet Sonam Kapoor's cousin, who once cleaned tables in cafe, was a copywriter, now a celebrated Bollywood actor, he is.. In the glitzy and glamorous world of Bollywood, surname and connection are given paramount importance for easy access to the industry. But there was one man who, despite having strong ties to the industry, decided to carve out his niche and make a name for himself with enough persistence, passion, and hard work. This actor is one of the most celebrated actors in today's time. He is known for his infectious energy and electrifying performance. From waiting tables to becoming a blockbuster actor, his story is inspirational and speaks of sheer passion and dedication. Ranveer Singh – Early Life, Education, and More. The actor that we are talking about is none other than Ranveer Singh. Born on 6th July 1985 in Mumbai as Ranveer Singh Bhavnani, he always had a knack for acting right from his childhood. However, his family wanted him to complete his education. He studied at the HR College of Commerce in Mumbai and later, to pursue his passion, he went to Indiana University Bloomington in the US, where he completed his graduation in Arts. To make ends meet, he simultaneously worked in a café while studying. In 2007, Ranveer came back to Mumbai for good. Despite hailing from a well-connected family, he didn't need any external help and carved a space for himself in Bollywood. Ranveer Singh is Sonam Kapoor's cousin, and Anil Kapoor is his uncle. But he chose to make a path for himself without relying on his ties. Ranveer explored many jobs; he tried his hand at acting. He explored advertising in the world of copywriting, and later he was also an assistant director. But despite his relentless efforts, he wasn't getting any major acting role. But in a turn of events in 2010, everything changed. A Turn of Events He auditioned for Maneesh Sharma's Band Baaja Baaraat. And Maneesh was impressed with his performance. To get into every ounce of the character, Ranveer took acting classes from Nawazuddin Siddiqui and observed life in Delhi colleges to perfect the character. The film turned out to be a blockbuster hit, bagging him the Filmfare Award for Best Male Debut, and since then, Ranveer Singh hasn't looked back. Ranveer Singh's Blockbusters. Ranveer delivered a string of superhits like Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, Gunday, Bajirao Mastani, Padmaavat, Lootera, 83, and Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani. From comedy to action, Ranveer is a versatile actor who can nail any role. Speaking of his personal life, Ranveer Singh tied the knot with Bollywood's celebrated actress Deepika Padukone in 2018. In 2024, the duo embraced parenthood and welcomed their daughter, Dua. From working in a cafe to becoming a blockbuster hero, Ranveer's journey proves that it's not the connection, but rather the effort and hard work that can get one closer to their goal
Straits Times
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Actress Tay Ying and celebrity chef Wu Sihan hold star-studded wedding
The wedding was held at Orchard Hotel Singapore with 72 tables and about 700 guests. PHOTOS: TAYYING_/INSTAGRAM SINGAPORE – Local actress Tay Ying and celebrity chef Wu Sihan tied the knot on Father's Day on June 15. 'We had the perfect wedding thanks to so many people,' Tay, 29, wrote on social media on June 16, tagging Wu, 33, in the post. 'While we take our time to absorb everything that happened this weekend, here are some snippets of day 2 of our wedding last night.' The Blockbusters (2024) actress posted four photos from the ceremony, including one in which she was accompanied by her father – actor-producer Zheng Geping – and her uncle and godfather, Hong Weiwen. Hong is the younger brother of Tay's mother, actress Hong Huifang. Tay Ying also has a younger brother, singer-actor Calvert Tay, 25. The wedding was held at Orchard Hotel Singapore with 72 tables and about 700 guests. According to Chinese-language daily Lianhe Zaobao, Tay Ying and Wu chose the venue as it was where Hong Huifang, 64, and Zheng, 61, had held their wedding 32 years ago. The star-studded affair on June 15 was attended by many current and former local artistes. The guests included Christopher Lee and his wife Fann Wong, Yvonne Lim and her family, Florence Tan, Vincent Ng, Cassandra See, Chen Xiuhuan, Xiang Yun, Aileen Tan, Jin Yinji, Huang Biren, Tang Miaoling, Cherie Lim, Chen Tianwen, Chen Hanwei, Richard Low and Lin Ruping. Also on the guest list were younger artistes such as Elvin Ng, Romeo Tan, Rebecca Lim, Chantalle Ng, Desmond Tan, Hong Ling and her husband Nick Teo, as well as Denise Camillia Tan and Xixi Lim. Tay and Wu met in 2021 at Italian bistro Supply & Demand at Esplanade Mall – where Wu is the head chef – through his cousin, a friend of Tay's. Wu proposed to Tay in March 2024, but the couple kept it under wraps for a year before announcing the engagement on social media in March. Join ST's WhatsApp Channel and get the latest news and must-reads.
