The talented actor was training to
be a street fighter for Bombay Velvet with Ashwinder Singh and instantly hit it
off with him. Ranbir had to learn different forms like Mix Martial arts and Thai
Kick Boxing to get the nuances of street fighting correct. He also had to
undergo a different kind of work out where he had to concentrate on toning his
muscles rather than beefing up.
Ranbir trained with Ashwinder for nearly 6 months prior to build muscle
and get the craft right. Both of them enjoyed the training sessions and even
after rehearsals the two continued to hang out together. The duo used to
practice for a couple of hours every day in Mumbai (at the venue where the
fighters of Super fight League used to practice) and then continued to keep at
it through out the shooting of the film. Ashwinder is originally from Kenya and
personally is quite knowledgeable about different fight forms.He is a master in
street fighting and has been trained in Muay Thai
Ranbir used to talk to him about the correct diet and about work outs.
Ranibir is usually someone who keeps to himself. The ace actor is usually by
himself on sets or in his vanity. However, the Kapoor lad this time around used
to talk to Ashwinder on sets and the two used to discuss his scene and
everything else. Ashwinder is also playing a small role in the film as a Japense
street fighter. Even though the shooting is long over now - Ranbir and Ashwinder
keep in touch. Spokesperson shares “Ashwinder and Ranbir met during preparation
for the film but yet continue to be in touch. They discuss films, work, health,
fitness and share a good rapport.
