Ranveer Singh Bhavnani was born on July 6, 1985, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, into a Sindhi and Punjabi family. His father, Jagjit Singh Bhavnani is a businessman and his mother is Anju Bhavnani.

He dropped his surname "Bhavnani" as he felt it was "too long, too many syllables," and wanted to downplay his brand as a "saleable commodity."

• Parents:
  Jugjeet Singh Bhavnani (Father)
  Anju Bhavnani (Mother)
• Siblings:
  Ritika Bhavnani
• Spouse:
  Deepika Padukone
• Children:
  Dua Padukone Singh
• Relatives:
  Chand Burke (Paternal Grandmother)
  Samuel Burke (Granduncle)
   

• In 2010, Ranveer Singh auditioned for the lead role in Maneesh Sharma's Band Baaja Baaraat, a romantic comedy produced by Yash Raj Films. Impressed by his audition, producer Aditya Chopra cast him opposite Anushka Sharma. Singh's portrayal of Bittoo Sharma, a typical Delhi boy, earned praise for his authentic and energetic performance, and the film became a sleeper hit.
• After Band Baaja Baaraat, Singh starred in Ladies vs Ricky Bahl, another romantic comedy produced by Chopra and directed by Maneesh Sharma, where he played a conman named Ricky Bahl. His performance in this role, where he showcased charm and menace, received praise from critics.
• Singh's performance in Lootera (2013), a period romance directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, earned critical acclaim despite the film underperforming at the box office. Singh's portrayal of Varun Shrivastava, a conman with a hidden intensity, left a lasting impression, with critics highlighting his quiet sensitivity.
• Singh's next big role was in Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela (2013), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Singh played Ram, a Gujarati boy based on Romeo from Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. His performance garnered widespread appreciation, and the film became a commercial success with worldwide earnings of ₹202 crore (US$24 million).
• In 2014, Singh starred in Gunday, where he played a Bengali criminal alongside Arjun Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, and Irrfan Khan. Singh's screen presence and chemistry with Kapoor were praised, and the film became a box office success with worldwide earnings of ₹100 crore (US$12 million).
• After a cameo in Finding Fanny, Singh starred in the poorly received Kill Dil (2014), where he played a gangster opposite Parineeti Chopra and Ali Zafar.

• Ranveer Singh has appeared on Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2012, ranking seventh in 2019 with earnings of ₹118 crore (US$14 million), making him the fifth-highest-paid actor.
• Featured in GQ's list of most influential young Indians in 2017 and 2019, and in India Today's list of the 50 most powerful people in 2019.
• Launched his record label IncInk in 2019 to promote local musicians.
• Endorses brands like Adidas, Head & Shoulders, Ching's, Jack & Jones, Thums Up, and MakeMyTrip.
• Investor in Vineeta Singh's startup, Sugar Cosmetics.
• His brand value was US$63 million in 2019 and peaked at US$203.1 million in 2023.
• Acquired a 50% stake in Elite Mindset, a packaged foods company, in 2024.
• Known for his flamboyant fashion, he sparked controversy in 2022 with a nude photoshoot for Paper magazine.
• In December 2023, a life-size wax figure of him was installed at Madame Tussauds in London and Singapore.

• Ranveer Singh played the younger sibling in a dysfunctional Punjabi family, alongside Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, and Priyanka Chopra in Dil Dhadakne Do. His performance was praised for its immaculate comic timing and subtlety, although the film underperformed commercially.
• In Bajirao Mastani, Singh portrayed Bajirao I, a role that required him to shave his head and lock himself in a hotel room for 21 days for preparation. His portrayal earned critical acclaim for its machismo and grace, contributing to the film’s massive commercial success, grossing ₹350 crore (US$42 million).
• In Befikre, Singh starred in this comedy-romance set in Paris, where he played Dharam Gulati, a stand-up comic. Despite a rare nude scene in an Indian film, the movie failed to perform well at the box office.
• In Padmaavat, Singh played Alauddin Khilji, a ruthless and flamboyant Muslim king. The film faced political controversy but became a major box-office success, grossing ₹570 crore (US$68 million). Singh's portrayal of Khilji was praised for its intensity.
• Singh portrayed a corrupt policeman in Simmba, which was produced by Karan Johar and directed by Rohit Shetty. Despite mixed reviews, the film grossed ₹400 crore (US$48 million) globally, becoming one of Singh’s highest-grossing films of the year.
• In Gully Boy, Singh played a poor man aspiring to be a rapper, undergoing extensive preparation for the role. 

Ranveer Singh married Deepika Padukone on November 14, 2018, in traditional Konkani Hindu and Sikh Anand Karaj ceremonies at Lake Como, Italy.

They have a daughter, Dua Padukone Singh born on September 8, 2024.