MY CHILDHOOD DREAM TO BE A HERO IS INCOMPLETE, I AM STILL HUNGRY FOR CHALLANGING ROLES IN GOOD FILMS : RANBIR KAPOOR
By
Tanveer Zaidi (Actor-Author-Educationist)
Ranbir Kapoor entered the film industry carrying the weight of an illustrious legacy and he was tasked with living up to the illustrious names of his ancestors, ranging from his parents Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh to his great-grandfather, Prithviraj Kapoor.
However, the most formidable and revered legacy he inherited was that of his paternal grandfather, legendary actor-filmmaker Raj Kapoor.
Renowned as one of the most influential figures in Indian cinema, Raj Kapoor is often hailed as the “greatest showman of Indian cinema,” having delivered a treasure trove of timeless classics.
Ranbir Kapoor is a popular and sought-after Bollywood actor who carries the legacy of Kapoor’.
He has delivered many critically acclaimed films over his career.
His films have been commercially successful, making him one of the most in-demand actors in the Indian Film Industry.
Ranbir Kapoor has taken on a variety of roles, including a musician in Ae Dil Hai Mushkil 2016, a troubled actor in the biopic Sanju 2018, and a criminal in Animal 2023.
He has been featured in the media as one of the most attractive Indian celebrities. In 2009, People magazine named him the “Sexiest Man Alive” in India.
He took tabla classes and learned to play the guitar for his role in Rockstar.
He has an easy screen presence and is known for taking risks with his roles.
He has a substantial brand value due to his established career and versatility.
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In an interaction with the media, Ranbir Kapoor said, “Actors have a responsibility to make movies that have a positive impact on society.”
He further said, “It’s important for actors to explore different genres and characters.”
Ranbir Kapoor said, ” I try to balance my reel life with real life and not get swayed by ambition.”
He continued, ” I have learned that the industry requires patience and sacrifices.”
Ranbir continued, ” I don’t get affected by success or failure, and try to learn from both.”
Ranbir Kapoor expressed a desire to venture into film direction and has considered bringing his grandfather, Raj Kapoor’s story to the big screen, he said, ” I wanna make a biography on my Grandfather, Rajkapoor, best I consider Rajkapoor as the greatest Showman of the Indian Film Industry, I am not a fan of his acting. I am a die-hard fan of him as a Filmmaker, the showman Raj Kapoor.”
Ranbir Kapoor is married to the amazingly talented Alia Bhatt he said, ” Alia Bhatt is a skilled actress and has a great future ahead of her.”
On being a father he said, ” Raha is my life, I’ll try to be the best father.”
Ranbir Kapoor said, ” I have taken inspiration from many filmmakers, including Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Bimal Roy, Mehboob Khan, and Shekhar Kapur.
Ranbir Kapoor told Bollywood Reporter, “My Childhood dream to be a hero is incomplete, I am still hungry for challenging roles in good films.”
