Ranveer Singh to receive Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award for his performance in ‘Padmaavat’

Ranveer Singh is set to add another gem to his crown! Following his scintillating performance in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Padmaavat’, he has been now announced to receive the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018 as Best Actor.

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“We take immense pleasure to inform you that you have been finalised for the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence Award 2018 for the memorable role for the Padmaavat,” the committee wrote to Ranveer. (Also Read: Ranveer Singh’s back in the city and is not afraid to repeat his airport style! VIEW PICS)

‘Padmaavat’, for the first time, featured Ranveer and his ladylove Deepika Padukone not as a romantically involved pair. The film received mixed reviews but Ranveer’s performance was hailed from all corners.

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At the same time, the actor entered the 300-crore club, with ‘Padmaavat’.

Apart from Ranveer, his ‘Band Baaja Baarat’ co-star Anushka Sharma will be also awarded for her pathbreaking work as a producer.

Ranjini Maitra

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