This Article is From Jan 28, 2015

First Look: Ranbir Kapoor as 'Big Shot' Johnny Balraj in Bombay Velvet

First Look: Ranbir Kapoor as 'Big Shot' Johnny Balraj in Bombay Velvet

This image was posted on Twitter by Anurag Kashyap.

New Delhi:

The first glimpse of Ranbir Kapoor as a cage fighter in Bombay Velvet has social networking sites all a-Twitter.

The picture, tweeted by Bombay Velvet heroine Anushka Sharma and director Anurag Kashyap, shows a sweaty Ranbir - his hair dishevelled, his hands bandaged, and wearing a grimy T-shirt - leaning on the wire wall of a fighting cage. Behind, neon lights spell out part of the word 'Velvet.'
 

This image was posted on Twitter by Anurag Kashyap


Ranbir's biceps and back are all we see of his chiseled physique which plays an important part in the film. So far, Ranbir has picked roles that relied on his craft rather than a six or eight pack. This time, his toned body will be central to his performance in what is a very physical role.

Bombay Velvet, directed by Anurag Kashyap, is based in 1960s and it tells the story of 'Big Shot' Johnny Balraj, a cage fighter played by Ranbir, and a jazz singer played by actress Anushka Sharma.

The film's first look will be out on January 29. Bombay Velvet, based on Gyan Prakash's book Mumbai Fables, also stars filmmaker Karan Johar in a negative role. The film is slated to release on May 15.

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