“He is the reason I exist in this industry” – Mrunal Thakur calls Ranveer Singh her lucky charm
On Ranveer Allahbadia’s podcast, Mrunal Thakur opened up about the one ad, the one director, and the one superstar who changed everything for her.
In a candid appearance on Ranveer Allahbadia’s massively popular podcast The Ranveer Show, actress Mrunal Thakur made a heartfelt confession that has since gone viral — crediting Bollywood superstar Ranveer Singh as the catalyst for her entire film career.
“My heart is happy. He is my lucky charm. He is the reason why I exist in this industry in the first place,” Mrunal said, her voice filled with genuine emotion. The statement, simple yet powerful, immediately sent fans and film lovers into a frenzy on social media.
“This man has really helped me. Such a positive person — he deserves all the success.”
From a single ad to Bollywood stardom
The story begins when Mrunal was still a television actress — best known at the time for her role in the popular serial Kumkum Bhagya. It was legendary director Shakun Batra who spotted her and cast her alongside Ranveer Singh in a commercial for a hair brand.
What she witnessed on that shoot stayed with her forever. “I learned that you cannot be dull! You have to have a certain energy, a charisma when you walk into a set,” she recalled on the podcast, describing how watching Ranveer work transformed her understanding of what it means to be a performer.
Learning from the best
Mrunal went on to share that each of her co-stars has taught her something invaluable. John Abraham, Hrithik Roshan, and Farhan Akhtar showed her the importance of physical discipline. But it is Ranveer Singh who she holds in a category entirely his own — not just as a co-star, but as the man who unknowingly set her on the path to becoming a film actress.
For Mrunal, the timing of this podcast couldn’t be better. With her upcoming film Dacoit — co-starring Adivi Sesh and Anurag Kashyap — releasing on April 10, she is once again in the public spotlight, reminding audiences of the incredible journey she has made from television screens to the big stage.
Why this moment matters
In an industry where people are often guarded about publicly acknowledging those who helped them, Mrunal’s open, glowing tribute to Ranveer Singh stands out. It’s a reminder that behind every successful career, there are moments — and people — that quietly change everything.
Ranveer Singh himself has been riding high on the massive success of Dhurandhar 2. And now, with one of Bollywood’s most beloved young actresses calling him her lucky charm on one of India’s biggest podcasts, it’s safe to say the feeling of good fortune runs both ways.
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