Actor Ranveer Singh revealed about his dream to essay
the role of a don in the fast-paced rapid-fire round on Karan Johar’s popular
talk show ‘Koffee With Karan’ which returns for its 8th season.
The first episode of the fresh season features
celebrity couple Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone as guests.
During the episode, the filmmaker asks Ranveeer about
what he would say to those who considered the actor as not the right choice for
‘Don 3’, directed by Farhan Akthar.
Ranveer said, “Give me a chance, I have done decent
work in the last 12 to 13 years, so I deserve a chance.
Earlier, after the film ‘Don 3’ was announced, Ranveer
shared a series of pictures of his childhood days.
In the accompanying note he wrote, “Gosh! I’ve been
dreaming about doing this for a very, very long time! As a child I fell in love
with the movies, and like the rest of us, watching and worshipping Amitabh
Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan – the two G.O.A.Ts of Hindi Cinema.”
He continued in the note, “I dreamed of growing up to
be like them. They are the very reason I wanted to become an actor and a ‘hindi
film hero’. Their impact and influence on my life cannot be overstated. They’ve
shaped the person and actor that I am. Taking their legacy forward is a
manifestation of my childhood dream… I understand what a great responsibility
it is to be a part of the ‘Don’ dynasty.”
He added further, “I hope the audience gives me a
chance and showers me with love, the way they have for numerous characters over
the past so many years. Thank you Farhan and Ritesh for entrusting me with this
honourable mantle and believing in me. I hope I can deliver on your faith and
conviction. My two supernovas, The Big B and SRK, I hope I can make you proud.
And my beloved audience, as always, I promise you…that I will do my very best
to entertain you…in and as… Don. Thank you for your love.”
Farhan Akhtar also wrote in his long post asking the
audience to give the same love to the new Don as before.
He mentioned, “In 1978, a character created by
Salim-Javed and portrayed by Amitabh Bachchan with effortless elan, captured
the imagination of theatregoers across the country. That enigmatic character
was Don. In 2006, Don was reimagined and brought to life by Shah Rukh Khan in
his own irresistibly charming way.”
“The time has now come to take the legacy of Don
forward and joining us in this new interpretation will be an actor whose talent
and versatility I have long admired. We hope that you will show him the love
you have so graciously and generously shown to Mr Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan,”
the post further reads.
The announcement of the eagerly anticipated third
instalment of Farhan Akhtar’s well-known franchise, ‘Don’, caused a stir on the
internet. In the teaser, Ranveer can be seen seated in a building with his back
to the camera.
He lights up a cigarette, introduces himself as Don,
and then turns to face the camera.
He wears a leather jacket and matching pants for the
dapper look and accessorizes it with leather boots and matching sunglasses.
The ‘Don’ series has always been associated with
compelling stories, exhilarating action, and unforgettable moments.
‘Don’ starred Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra and
Boman Irin prominent roles. The film was released in 2006 and won Best Asian
Film at the Neuchatel International Fantastic Film Festival. Later, its sequel
was released in 2011 and was declared a hit.
Actor Hrithik Roshan was seen in a special appearance
role in ‘Don 2’. Farhan’s directorial was a remake of 1978’s ‘Don’, featuring
Amitabh Bachchan in the lead role. A new era of Don will begin in 2025.
ANI
