'I was never seeing Anushka'

Newbie Ranveer Singh rubbishes rumours about his relationship with Anushka Sharma
How was life before films?
I was doing a BA in telecommunication at the University of Indiana in Bloomington, USA. In my second year, I decided to take an acting class. I declared it my minor and studied acting for two years.
Why didn’t you join acting classes in Mumbai like the rest?
The ones in Mumbai are bad.I tried going to Kishore Namit Kapoor’s school. I found their lessons very dated.
But Kishore has trained the likes of Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra.
True. But they advocate a brand of acting that doesn’t work any more.
It must be a big deal to bag a Yash Raj film as your debut vehicle, you’re not even from a filmi family.
I’m the the first solo hero to be launched by them. There was some amount of ability in me that was good enough for a maker like Aditya Chopra to put out. After my first audition, when I acted two scenes, he said, “This is Bittoo Sharma (the character he plays in the film).”
You’ve signed a three-film contract with Yash Raj...
The other two films will be vastly different. Those will be my starting point.
It’s a safe, calculated launch...
You could say that. But it’s not safe for the banner. It’s not safe to launch a newcomer with no audience pull. They are taking a huge risk by putting that much money on me. I’m glad Anushka is part of the film. Many would come to the theatres for her as she has a dedicated fan base. But the film will also work because it’s a desi date flick.
Your name is already embroiled in many controversies — notable among them being your father financing the film...
That story came out of thin air. I didn’t expect or want it. It’s not the kind of buzz I want for myself.
Have you learnt the ways of the industry?
There’s so much in that area that still needs figuring out. I’m just starting to learn. But what I know already is that nothing can defeat humility and hard work and that content is always the king. Bollywood is a great place. I’ve grown up watching Bollywood films. I always wanted to act.
Is there a Plan B in case Bollywood doesn’t work out?
I haven’t thought about it. I think Bollywood will work. I pray that I don’t get a chance to do an MA in acting. I’ve found my calling.
Did working with Anushka (Sharma) rekindle the romance?
I was never seeing her. The reports about our relationship and subsequent break-up are false, imaginary and exaggerated.
So, are you single?
Very much. I like it this way for now.
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