MUMBAI: Ranveer Singh has indeed made a strong mark in Bollywood with his immense contribution overtime. We have seen some amazing shades of the actor in different movies. 

How can we forget movies like Ram Leela, Bajirao Mastani, Band Baaja Baaraat, and Padmaavat delivered by this versatile actor? When we look at these roles, we think that these characters are written for the actor only. 

But do you know there are a few roles that were initially offered to Ranbir Kapoor? Have a look at a few Ranveer Singh movies that were offered to Ranbir Kapoor first. 

1. Ram Leela

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How can we forget the sizzling chemistry between Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh in the movie Ram Leela, which was directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Actor Ranbir Kapoor was initially offered the role in the movie but that never happened as he was working on Bombay Velvet. 

2. Band Baaja Baaraat

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The debut movie of Ranveer Singh, where he was seen playing Bittu Sharma, one of his most loved characters, was initially offered to Ranbir Kapoor. You heard right. He turned down this movie as you wanted to focus on Anjana Anjani. 

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3. Dil Dhadakne Do

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The character of Kabir Mehra played by Ranveer Singh in the movie Dil Dhadakne Do is indeed one of the most loved characters, but this character was first offered to Ranbir Kapoor. 

4. Befikre

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As per reports, Aditya Chopra wanted Ranbir Kapoor to star in the movie Befikre, but the actor declined the part, and Ranveer Singh was seen in the movie. 

5. Gully Boy

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Ranbir was also offered the movie Gully Boy. Ranveer was approached for the leading role and Ranbir was approached for the supporting role. As Ranveer was playing the lead role, Ranbir did not want to play the supporting role in the film. 

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