Valentine's Special : Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone's love story

Bollywood is no place to keep secrets. The more celebrities hide their "private affairs", the more they get discussed. A couple that has been trapped in the gossip columns for long is, Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone. Their off-screen equation is so good that it can give any Bollywood couple a serious relationship complex. And not only off-screen, they created quite a buzz on-screen (and at the box office) as well with 'Ram-Leela' and 'Bajirao Mastani'.

So, we decided to bring to you Ranveer and Deepika's off-screen love story!
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Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone have often been spotted cozying up to each other at parties. The two are extremely fond of each other and never shy away from praising one another.
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In 2013, Ranveer Singh was diagnosed with dengue, following which he was admitted to a hospital for 2 weeks. After he was discharged, he said in an interview with a daily that he was love-struck and down with 'Loveria'.

During the same time, the Singh lad surprised us all as he got talking about his love life. He told The Times of India, "It's good. It's rocking. I love being in love. It's the best feeling in the world. I have never felt like this before."

While Ranveer was happy confessing his love for the 'mystery' woman (which we assume is Deepika), the 'Ram-Leela' lass told NDTV, "It's part of the territory, you have to accept it that as public figures your life is public too, you cannot get upset and you have to take it in your stride

Mixed signals? So we dug deeper and found Deepika gushing at the mere mention of Ranveer. When asked by the Hindustan Times if she was irked by Ranveer's infamous 'loveria' comment, she said, "No, it’s amazing, the way he is. He is so unique. And I think what I admire about him is that he is so unapologetic about the way he is." Ahem, ahem!
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At the same event, Ranveer managed to stoke the fire when asked if Deepika ever mistakenly addressed him as 'Ranbir'. “No, she hasn’t. I would be mortified if she did that, ever!” he said.
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Having made the headlines with a border-line controversial comment, a miffed Ranveer told India Today, "I know I am young and single, but you can't just keep focusing on my personal life all the time. People give their own spin to a story while observing us from a distance. All these link-ups are taxing. I love doing movies but the gossip just comes along as extra baggage in this profession."

On or off-screen, it is difficult to look past their scorching chemistry. But the pair has been dismissing all speculation about their alleged affair. And yet, during the 'Ram Leela' promotions, the two looked pretty much like they were an item

Same year (2013), Ranveer reportedly followed Deepika to Dubai where she was shooting for 'Happy New Year', along with Shah Rukh Khan. The 'Band Baaja Baaraat' actor was spotted letting his hair down with Deepika at a party thrown by King Khan. Here is what a source from the team told a leading daily, "Ranveer dropped by for a few days with Deepika as her Dubai schedule is a long one. Dubai is a great place for a young couple to enjoy a romantic few days."

This is not the first time when Ranveer paid a visit to Deepika on her shoot. 'Lootera' star followed Deepika to her 'Race 2' and 'Chennai Express' sets as well. And, was even spotted on her 'Piku' sets.

Well, it is not only Ranveer who is ready to follow his ladylove anywhere. Reportedly, in June 2014, Deepika too paid a visit to Ranveer when he was shooting for Zoya Akhtar's multi-starrer 'Dil Dhadakne Do' in Spain. The duo was spotted together in Barcelona spending some quality time.

Ranveer even embraced death to be close to Deepika? Yes, you read it right! Ranveer chose to play the role of Deepika's dead husband in 'Finding Fanny'. What's more? Even though it was just half-a-day's work, Ranveer stayed back for over a week even after his shoot was complete.

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone made quite a noise at IIFA 2015 with their cuteness quotient. During the main award ceremony, Ranveer went down on his knees for Deepika on stage. Even Bollywood insider Miss Malini, who was present at the event, tweeted an interesting tidbit from the same event as she wrote, "Awww @RanveerOfficial just passed @deepikapadukone in the front row and said cutely "someone in the audience is very distracting!" #MMatIIFA"
What a co-incidence (or not!) that the duo were wearing well-coordinated outfits as well!

Deepika once again visited her alleged beau, Ranveer, in Istanbul to surprise him on his 29th birthday (on July 6, 2014). As per a report by a leading daily, one of the actors from 'Dil Dhadakne Do', spilled the beans and revealed, “Ranveer was shooting with us in Istanbul. When she (Deepika) suddenly showed up on location, I was like… is she doing a guest appearance? That is what I asked Zoya. She gave me a funny look. It was only then that we came to know Deepika was there to meet Ranveer. I have heard from Zoya’s other actors they are thinking of tying the knot next year. Not that it is of any concern to me. But, all the best to them.”

As per various media reports, Ranveer and Deepika were spotted ringing in New Year 2015 together in Maldives. The reports stated that Deepika was in Maldives with her family for Christmas and Ranveer later joined her there.

After celebrating New Year together in Maldives, the 'Bajirao Mastani' co-stars reportedly headed out for New York for Deepika's 29th birthday celebrations (on January 5, 2015). And then, he even accompanied Deepika back to Bangalore (Deepika's hometown), where she celebrated her birthday with her family.

This is not all. Once in Bangalore, Ranveer was spotted shopping with Deepika's mother and sister. Ranveer has often been spotted spending time with Deepika's family, be it in Bangalore or Mumbai or on their secret getaways!

Ranveer and Deepika have often been snapped indulging in PDA! From being snapped together in cozy poses at parties to being spotted indulging in goodbye kisses at airport, the couple surely have a connection that makes friendship look pale! In October 2015, Ranveer and Deepika were spotted indulging in PDA at the Mumbai airport. As Ranveer walked Deepika to her car, Deepika planted a kiss on the actor's cheeks (and no, it wasn't one of those flying-socialite-kisses!). 

What's more? Ranveer and Deepika are now apparently living in the same complex. According to a report published in leading film magazine Stardust, Ranveer has reportedly bought an apartment in Deepika's residential complex. Sources say that while Deepika owns a flat in the 'B' wing of the complex, Ranveer's new flat is in its 'C' wing. Stardust even asked around the complex to verify the reports, and many residents of the area confirmed the same.

In March 2015, the alleged couple came together for producer Karim Morani's birthday bash. What's more? They no longer felt the need to hide from the cameras as they flashed smiles from their car.

Deepika and Ranveer celebrated the latter's 30th birthday (in July, 2015) together in London. They were spotted on the streets of London, and they even obliged their fans with selfies (separately, though!).

It was not only Ranveer and Deepika who got to spend some quality time together in London, but their families as well enjoyed the same. According to a report in Mid-Day, Ranveer was already in the city with his family for his birthday celebrations, and later Deepika and her family came there too for a holiday. Seems like both of them have got approvals from all nooks and corners!

Ranveer is definitely known for big gestures, especially when it comes to his alleged ladylove. As per a report in Mid-Day, on July 20, 2015, Ranveer went to the Mumbai International airport to receive Deepika with a large bouquet of pink flowers. What's more? He patiently waited in his car for three hours for Deepika's flight to land. And, his efforts were definitely worthwhile because as per the bystanders, Deepika's face lit up when she saw Ranveer waiting for her outside.

If inside reports are to be believed the couple will soon be making things official in 2016. In a report published in a leading daily, a director, who is quite close to both Ranveer and Deepika revealed, “They are very serious about one another. When they are in public, they pretend to be just friends. But away from prying eyes they don’t care to hide their feelings for one another. When it began, neither of them realised how serious they would get about each other.”
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