Ranveer Singh gets his 'first award' for playing Alauddin Khilji

Ranveer Singh and Amitabh Bachchan

Ranveer Singh's portrayal of Alauddin Khilji in Padmaavat has floored Amitabh Bachchan. The legend sent him flowers and a note congratulating him for his "stupendous" performance. Singh shared the picture on social media yesterday and wrote, ''Mujhe mera award mil gaya.''

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