Dil Dhadakne Do turns 10: Ranveer Singh and Zoya Akhtar¡¯s first hit that redefined modern family drama in bollywood
As Dil Dhadakne Do completes a decade, it marks ten years since Ranveer Singh and Zoya Akhtar first teamed up. Their collaboration brought two impactful films¡ªDil Dhadakne Do and Gully Boy¡ªthat earned both critical acclaim and audience appreciation.
It¡¯s been ten years since Dil Dhadakne Do released, and the film still stands out for its layered portrayal of a high-society family facing internal conflicts. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film brought together an ensemble cast and introduced viewers to Kabir Mehra, played by Ranveer Singh. His performance received appreciation for its controlled and thoughtful execution, making Kabir one of the memorable characters in modern Hindi cinema.
The first collaboration
Dil Dhadakne Do was the first collaboration between Zoya Akhtar and Ranveer Singh. Zoya¡¯s direction allowed room for subtlety, and Ranveer portrayed Kabir¡¯s emotional struggles with depth. The film wasn¡¯t just about a luxury cruise or family drama¡ªit focused on complex personal journeys. Zoya¡¯s knack for writing male characters with vulnerability was evident, and Ranveer¡¯s portrayal aligned perfectly with that vision.
A second success with Gully Boy
Following the success of Dil Dhadakne Do, the duo worked together again in Gully Boy. This time, Ranveer took on the role of Murad, a young man from the slums of Mumbai who finds his voice through hip-hop. The film was both a commercial hit and critically acclaimed. It presented a shift in the kind of stories Bollywood explored, and Ranveer¡¯s performance showcased his range and adaptability.
It¡¯s been ten years since Dil Dhadakne Do released | Credit: X
Zoya Akhtar on Ranveer Singh
Zoya Akhtar has often spoken about her working relationship with Ranveer. She described him as an actor capable of understanding and delivering emotional depth. In her words: ¡°I have a deep friendship with Ranveer and I know he is capable of a lot of sensitivity. So, I found it easy to tap into that. He is a great actor and I don't think there is anything that he can't do.¡± This mutual respect reflects in their storytelling.
Looking ahead
As Dil Dhadakne Do completes a decade, the collaboration between Ranveer Singh and Zoya Akhtar continues to be noted for its strong narratives and character depth. Both films have left a lasting impression and set expectations for future projects from this director-actor team.
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Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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