In Ranveer Singh's cinematic journey, the 2013 film Lootera stands as a significant milestone, marking his evolution into a formidable actor in the Hindi film industry. Recently, during a candid conversation with casting director Mukesh Chhabra for Mashable India, director Vikramaditya Motwane opened up about the challenges and dedication that shaped the making of this poignant tale. Reflecting on the production, Vikramaditya recalled their arrival in Dalhousie in March, where the filming process began.
It was during this initial phase that Ranveer sustained a back injury, a setback that could have easily derailed the project. "We came to Dalhousie in March. We shot for two days and Ranveer hurt his back.
He said he will be fine. The next day, we shot a scene where he takes out the bullet from his waist..
. now Ranveer has worked himself up to a frenzy. That I want to feel the pain here and want to emote it on screen etc.
He asked me, 'Sir what do I put here? I want to feel the pain.' I said just act, " Vikramaditya shared. Vikramaditya highlighted an instance that truly captured Ranveer's dedication.
In one scene, the narrative required Ranveer to simulate removing a bullet from his side. As Vikramaditya recalled, Ranveer was already worked up, expressing his eagerness to depict the character’s anguish authentically. To amplify his performance, he resorted to an unusual tactic.
He used black paper clips, pinning them to his waist to mimic the sensation of being wounded. The.