Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor celebrates his 31st Birthday today and undoubtedly claims to be one of the most successful stars in the industry. At this very young age, the actor has not only made it to the high-priced unconventional league of Bollywood but has also become exceptionally synonymous to be the style icon of the industry.
Talking about his career in Bollywood, this much favorite actor kick-started with his first film being Bhansali's Saawariya which although didn't claim to be a blockbuster hit at the box office but definitely grabbed a whopping attention and the left the doors wide open for our Kapoor lad. Well, the journey had just begun and nevertheless, films kept flowing our Kapoor way!
Then, came the time when Ranbir moved a step higher, by displaying a fresh new trait of an unconventional approach which was very well traced through films like 'Rajneeti', the music venture 'Rockstar' and his much loved deaf and mute act in 'Barfi!' However, this commendable actor at 31 has not just a few but a lot more success tales to narrate.
So let's go on a Ranbir tour and highlight over his 31 success stories in Bollywood.Ranbir's debut flick Saawariya came as a master key for Ranbir, when he first stepped into Bollywood and nevertheless, paved way to his future success in the industry.Ranbir's first link-up with Sonam Kapoor which came as a bonus after the duo's Saawariya release.With his debut flick Saawariya, Ranbir's much acclaimed appreciation paved way to the celebrated Filmfare award of being the Best Male Debutant of the year 2007.Bachna Ae Haseeno conveniently promoted our actor to romance three lead actresses in a single venture, crowning him with his play boy image.Ranbir's official relationship with the charming diva, Deepika Padukone came as an icing to the cake, after his reel life love affair in Bachna Ae Haseeno.Ranbir's first cameo in an award winning film, Luck By Chance.Ranbir's first collaboration with his dear friend-director, Ayan Mukerji in Wake Up Sid.Ranbir's first elderly romance with co-star Konkana Sen Sharma in Wake Up Sid.Ranbir grabbed his first award from the critics, to be the best actor after his Wake Up Sid release.Within 2 years of his journey, Ranbir became one of the nominations to grab the Filmfare's Best Actor Award.Ajab Prem Ki Gazhab Kahaani made it to the best film of the year award.Ranbir started dating Katrina Kaif after sharing screen space as the lead stars in Ajab Prem Ki Gazhab KahaaniRanbir sported a Sardar role for the very first time in Rocket SinghRajneeti marked to be the first political film in Ranbir's career.Ranbir again shared his official love interest with Katrina Kaif in Rajneeti.Ranbir was paired for the first time with a foreign actress, in Rajneeti.Ranbir's third rumored link up with his co-star Priyanka Chopra after Anjaana AnjaaniRanbir claimed his first item number in Chillar PartyRanbir's role transformation as an intense musician in his blockbuster hit, RockstarRanbir rumored for his fourth link-up with his Rockstar co-star, Nargis FakhriRanbir bagged the Best actor awards from the Filmfare awards after his Rockstar release.Ranbir was honored by the Best Actor award from the critics for his rebellious performance in Rockstar.Barfi! then came as a whole new genre for Ranbir. For the first time ever, Ranbir showcased his commendable talent being a deaf and mute actor, throughout the film.Barfi! also reprised the legendary character of Charlie Chaplin and Ranbir marks to be the second actor after his grandfather Raj Kapoor, to attempt at this standup comedian.Ranbir bagged not only Filmfare but also Screen, Zee and Iifa awards as the best actor, after his blockbuster, Barfi! release.Ranbir's second attempt at special appearance by his celebratory film, Bombay Talkies.Ranbir, for the first time after his break-up, back again with his ex-girlfriend Deepika Padukon, in Yeh Jawaani Hai Diwaani.Ranbir Kapoor to feature for the first time with his parents Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor in the upcoming film, BesharamRanbir to start his own production house, Picture Shuru Productions along with favorite director, Anurag Basu.Ranbir's first production venture will launch with his upcoming film, Jagga Jasoos wherein, Ranbir will also star as an actor in the film.Now, coming to his present status, Ranbir claims to be one of the top 3 actors in terms of popularity, along with the Khan pillar, Shah Rukh and Salman Khan.Well, with all said and done, we now wholeheartedly wish our Besharam star a very Happy 31st Birthday!