Ranveer Singh: I thought I was the best actor in the world

From making a promising debut with '

Band Baaja Baaraat

' to giving a critically-acclaimed performance in 'Bajirao Mastani', Ranveer Singh has shown tremendous growth as an

actor

, but according to the star himself, he has finally deconstructed his learning of the craft. The 31-year-old star says, in his initial days, he felt he knew it all, but now feels like he is just a beginner.


"The more

films

I do, the more I understand that I don't know anything. Every time I go on a set, I feel as if I have forgotten everything." "When I started (with) 'Band Baaja Baraat', I thought I knew everything and I was the best actor in the world. But it's happening in reverse now," Ranveer told in an interview.

The actor says he has now become a student of the craft. "These days when I do films, I feel I don't know anything. I have understood that this craft is limitless and the possibilities in the realm of acting are limitless and I am hoping to explore them more."

Ranveer, who will next be seen in Aditya Chopra's directorial venture '

Befikre

', whose trailer was launched at the Eiffel Tower, says he considers himself fortunate to get some great opportunities, which contribute in his growth.

"I used to be a very different kind of actor, I am not that actor anymore and not that person anymore. I have changed a lot as an actor and as a person. I have grown for good."

"I am not the Ranveer of 'Band Baaja Baaraat' or 'Lootera'. I find myself learning something new with every film. I am blessed that every new film has something new for me to learn from."

Ranveer received a lot of praise for filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane's 'Lootera' and the actor says that recognition made him more confident about his abilities. "When you get validation, which for me started when I got critical acclaim for 'Lootera', it makes you gain a little bit of self confidence in your own abilities and then you can play with your craft."