Happy Birthday Ranveer Singh! 10 things about the star you probably didn't know

On Ranveer Singh's 37th birthday, here are 1o lesser-known facts about Bollywood live-wire.

Ranveer Singh’s full name is Ranveer Singh Bhavnani. He dropped his last name ‘Bhavnani’ as he thought it made his name too long. He went with just Ranveer Singh as it was short, crisp and catchy. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

The actor worked as a copywriter at advertising agencies before pursuing a career in Bollywood. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

While studying abroad, the 'Band Baaja Baaraat' actor worked at Starbucks as a server. He even sold butter and chicken to make a quick buck while pursuing his graduation at Indiana University, US. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

This might come as surprise to many but Ranveer had rejected two films as he didn't find the scripts up to the mark. Finally, he managed to get cast as the male lead in YRF’s ‘Band Baaja Baaraat’ (2010). Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

Ranveer is one celebrity who is very particular about personal hygiene. He always carries products like hand sanitiser, eyedrops, mouth-freshener, deodorant, perfume, and chewing gum with him at all times. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

After the success of his film 'Gully Boy', Ranveer Singh launched his own independent music label, IncInk Records in 2019. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

Ranveer Singh and Dharmendra's younger daughter Ahana were in a relationship during their college days. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

Ranveer did a rap for several advertisements he has featured in so far. The Durex condom ad and the Ching's ad are some examples where you can see the star's talent. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

Unlike others, Ranveer didn’t do any commercials or music videos before starting his career in Bollywood. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh

Ranveer is reportedly bad when it comes to financial acumen and all his finances are managed by his father. Credit: Instagram/ranveersingh