Ranveer Singh not to perform at IPL opening ceremony
Bollywood star Ranveer Singh, who recently suffered a shoulder injury, will not perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony, the actor's spokesperson confirmed. The 32-year-old star has been advised not to overstrain his shoulder, which he injured during a football match. He was scheduled to perform at the grand finale of the April 7 event. However, he will continue shooting for "Gully Boy".
Doctors strongly advised Ranveer to not perform: Spokesperson
"After multiple medical check-ups, the doctors have strongly advised Ranveer Singh to not perform at this year's IPL opening ceremony in which he was doing the finale act. They feel his high-energy performance would only overstrain his shoulder and aggravate the injury," Ranveer's spokesperson said.
Ranveer to continue 'Gully Boy' shoot as per schedule
"Ranveer will continue to shoot for 'Gully Boy' as per its shooting schedule which is not physically strenuous since only performance-based talkie scenes are left to be shot," the actor's spokesperson said in a statement. The actor is also working in Rohit Shetty's cop film "Simmba" and Kabir Khan's sports drama "83", in which he would portray former Indian cricket captain Kapil Dev.
