Ranveer Singh praises wife Deepika, calls himself “so lucky”

One of the leading actors in the Indian film industry, Ranveer Singh is known for much more than his acting prowess. His quirky fashion and infectious energy make him a powerhouse. In a recent interview, after a brisk discussion about the success of his recent movie ’83’, in which, he played the role of Kapil Dev, the conversation steered towards his wife, actor Deepika Padukone.
The ace actress has not only co-produced the recent hit but also played Romi Dev, Kapil Dev’s wife. Effusive in his praise, Ranveer explained how she “balances his life and grounds him.” He also opened up about how he feels is his duty to entertain people because otherwise “life is just an agonizing journey.”
Citing a recent example, he said, “We were at the premiere of ’83’ and we had an after-party where my beautiful wife was there and I was on entertainer duty. I was making people once and ensuring everybody is having a good time. I kept feeling like I am still an entertainer and I am still on duty. And then I went back to my wife who was relaxing with a bunch of friends and she was like, ‘Come, come, have you finished your duty? Now, come and sit with me. Is everybody happy now?’”
He went on to say that she told him it's not his “responsibility to entertain people.” Calling Deepika his “toughest critic”, Ranveer said, “It is my background and the journey that I have been on for the past decade that helps me stay grounded. I am very fortunate to have Deepika as my life partner because she comes from a very simple background. She is very protective about that simplicity and she infects me with that as well. She is a very simple and grounded girl. Her family is too, so that helps as well. And then me and my family, we never lose sight of the times when things were different.”