Ranveer Singh's Heartfelt Note To Amitabh Bachchan, SRK After Being Announced As Next 'Don'
'Don 3': Ranveer Singh on Thursday penned a heartfelt note along with childhood pictures of him holding a toy gun and wearing black sunglasses.
Actor Ranveer Singh is all set to step into the shoes of Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan as he has been cast as the next 'Don' in the Farhan Akhtar-helmed franchise. For the unversed, Amitabh Bachchan had played Don in the 1978 film while Shah Rukh Khan played the same character in 'Don' and 'Don 2' in 2006 and 2011, respectively. In the latest entertainment news, Ranveer Singh on Thursday penned a heartfelt note along with childhood pictures of him holding a toy gun and wearing black sunglasses.
Ranveer Singh then mentioned how he always dreamt of being 'Don' and that he understands the responsibility that comes with being part of the franchise.
Taking to Instagram, Ranveer Singh wrote: "Gosh! I’ve been dreaming about doing this for a very, very long time! As a child I fell in love with the movies, and like the rest of us, watching and worshipping Amitabh Bachchan and Shah Rukh Khan - the two G.O.A.Ts of Hindi Cinema. I dreamed of growing up to be like them. They are the very reason I wanted to become an actor and a ‘hindi film hero’. Their impact and influence on my life cannot be overstated. They’ve shaped the person and actor that I am. Taking their legacy forward is a manifestation of my childhood dream."
"I understand what a great responsibility it is to be a part of the ‘Don’ dynasty. I hope the audience gives me a chance and showers me with love, the way they have for numerous characters over the past so many years. Thank you Farhan and Ritesh for entrusting me with this honourable mantle and believing in me. I hope I can deliver on your faith and conviction," he added.
In his note, Ranveer Singh then thanked Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani for entrusting him with this honourable mantle.
"My two supernovas, The Big B and SRK, I hope I can make you proud. And my beloved audience, as always, I promise you…that I will do my very best to entertain you…in and as…’Don," said Ranveer.
The first 'Don 3' teaser was released on Wednesday, and it was confirmed that Ranveer Singh will be playing the popular character next.
For the unversed, Farhan Akhtar and producer Ritesh Sidhwani had bought the rights of the original 'Don', which had released in 1978 starring Amitabh Bachchan.
The movie was remade in 2006 with Shah Rukh and Priyanka Chopra Jonas in the lead roles.
'Don 2' had released in 2011, which had SRK and Priyanka reprising their roles.
