Ranveer Singh Basks in Praise for Stellar Performance in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani. In a Heartfelt Instagram Post, he Credits His Nana (Maternal Grandfather) as the Real-Life Inspiration for the Character Rocky in the Movie, Sharing Endearing Pictures and the Story Behind it.
Ranveer’s Heartwarming Instagram Post with His 93-Year-Old Nana
Ranveer delighted his fans by sharing several pictures and videos on Instagram featuring his beloved Nana. In one picture, the actor posed with his nana, flashing the peace sign. While Ranveer donned a blue sweatshirt with the tagline ‘What Jhumka?’ emblazoned on it, his nana sported a black shirt proudly displaying ‘Team Rocky.’ The accompanying video captured the heartwarming moments of the two vibing to the song ‘What Jhumka?’ from the film. In another video, Ranveer playfully said, “Tiqqi chorro Tequila lao! (bring Tequila for me).” In the caption, he affectionately wrote, “Nana is peak Rocky-ism! ? 93 and Rock(y)ing!!!”
Fan Reactions Pour in for Ranveer’s Adorable Nana Tribute
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Ranveer’s sweet homage to his Nana garnered a flurry of reactions from fans and celebrities alike. Director Karan Johar commented with red heart emojis, calling them both heartthrobs. Actor Kriti Sanon found it “Super cute!” while Dia Mirza expressed her appreciation with a red heart emoji. Zoya Akhtar chimed in, saying, “How lovely.” Fans also joined the excitement, with one admirer gushing, “Such a special moment. I love how he always supports you!” Another inquired, “Where can I get that ‘What Jhumka?’ sweatshirt?” Yet another fan simply wrote, “Adorable.”
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (RRKPK)
Apart from Ranveer Singh’s stellar performance, the film features an ensemble cast, including Alia Bhatt, Jaya Bachchan, Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, and Churni Ganguly. The storyline revolves around the love story of Rocky (Ranveer Singh) and Rani (Alia Bhatt), who come from contrasting backgrounds and cultures. Ranveer portrays Rocky, a fitness enthusiast from a Punjabi family, while Alia’s character Rani is a journalist from a Bengali household in Delhi.