By
RUBY ZAIDI
One of the topmost stars of the Indian film industry,
Ranbir Kapoor spoke about Ace Filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali
In an interaction with the media, the incredible star Ranbir Kapoor unveils about his early days in the Indian film industry -Bollywood.
Ranbir Kapoor started his career as an assistant to renowned director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, despite the overwhelming interest from numerous Bollywood filmmakers who wanted to work with him. This unexpected move was influenced by his father, the late Rishi Kapoor, who felt that the young actor was receiving too much attention and thus sent him abroad for studies.
Upon his return to India, Ranbir sought the best practical education in filmmaking and decided that Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s set was his ideal learning Place.
Reflecting on his time under Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s mentorship, Ranbir Kapoor remembers the director’s rigorous nature and how it prepared him for his future in the industry. His hard work paid off, as he eventually made his acting debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2007 film, ‘Saawariya’.
” Sanjay Leela Bhansali was many a times very rude to all of us, I still remember his anger, he never cared that my father is Rishi Kapoor and I belong to Rajkapoor’s family”, says Ranbir.
Despite the harsh treatment, Ranbir acknowledges, ” The experience with Sanjay Leela Bhansali played a crucial role in shaping my resilience and preparing me for the demanding world of Bollywood.”