Overview
- Ranbir Kapoor, who spoke on Kaun Banega Crorepati on Tuesday while promoting Ramayana, said he still subconsciously looks for his late father Rishi Kapoor’s approval when choosing films.
- He said he only fully understood some lessons from Rishi after the actor’s April 2020 death and that he misses his father’s guidance and support.
- Ranbir acknowledged that many of his roles include father–son conflict and said that recurring theme may come from his subconscious search for that approval rather than a deliberate choice.
- He relayed an anecdote from Ritu Nanda’s book about Prithviraj Kapoor telling Raj Kapoor ‘kasar rahi’ to explain a family practice of withholding praise so performers stay focused on improving.
- The remarks have been widely reproduced by Indian outlets during Ramayana’s November 5 promotional run and add a personal lens to how the Kapoor dynasty’s values shape Ranbir’s career and public image.