Karan Johar says Ranveer Singh is a ‘mystery man, a different person’ when not working: ‘None of you will ever meet the second one’

He then added that the Gully Boy actor believes in conserving his energy and then goes on to explode it on set. As per Karan, Ranveer is ‘very much two people’ — where one is a silent, introverted person who is happy with himself. The other is an extrovert, exhibitionist and absolutely out-there individual. “I am surprised he is not a Gemini. He is really two people. That second [side], none of you will ever meet. Ranveer is not wired like that. He is conserving to explode.”

Karan Johar had shared this photo on Instagram to wish Ranveer Singh on his birthday.

‘When Ranveer Singh performs, you are in awe’

Karan Johar called Ranveer Singh a ‘mystery man’, adding that’s where his artistry comes from. He also lauded him as an actor and praised his dedication to his craft. He mentioned how when he’s on set and delivering his line, one would be just in awe of how he transforms himself. Karan said that during the shoot of RRKPK, Ranveer was Rocky Randhawa on set even when the camera was not rolling.

“It’s not an act, it’s him working. Even when he’s not on set, like he sat with me for a month when I was scouting a location in Delhi. He traveled with me and met all these Instagrammers and Influencers. He drove around Delhi to get the feel and vibe. Sometimes when an actor plays a serious character, where one researches [it’s hailed]. But when you do a pop culture performance, you feel what kind of work [he did]. But he worked truckloads, as did Alia Bhatt,” Karan added.

Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani marked Karan Johar’s comeback to directing after seven years. Released in July, the film was a success at the box office and earned almost Rs 350 crore globally.