As a kid, I used to be petrified of dad: Ranbir

LIKE FATHER, LIKE SON? My father will not hide whether he hates or loves me in the film, says Ranbir.

      

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He is Bollywood’s most talked about newcomer, belongs to the fourth generation of one of the most illustrious families of the country and is waiting to burn up the marquee in his debut film, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya. Meet grandson of Raj Kapoor and son of actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh, the very promising Ranbir Kapoor.

Rajeev Masand: Ranbir, welcome to CNN-IBN. Were you always destined to be an actor?

Ranbir Kapoor: Yes, I think so. I don’t really remember the time when I sat down and thought what I would do in my life. I lived around films, so it was always about something to do with films. But I didn’t really say as a child that I would grow up to be an actor.

Rajeev Masand: Were the signs there like looking at the mirror and mimicking your father?

Ranbir Kapoor: Not mimicking but you see a trailer of a song and you suddenly start dancing to it or imitate what’s happening onscreen. So, I have done all of that and I guess those are the signs, which showed my passion for acting. It was slow and steady but it was always there.

Rajeev Masand: While growing up were you a big fan of your father?

Ranbir Kapoor: Yes, absolutely. But there was a point when I didn’t know that he was an actor because we were always shielded from the sets.

Rajeev Masand: Your mother was also an actress but she had given up acting.

Ranbir Kapoor: Yes, I am a little shy about my mum being an actress. I don’t really watch her films because personally I am too shy to see her onscreen. Just the fact that somebody else might be judging her… So, I kind of stay clear of mum’s films. But yes, I am a big fan of my dad’s films.

Rajeev Masand: Which is your favourite Rishi Kapoor film?

Ranbir Kapoor: I would say Zamaane Ko Dikhana Hai. Not many people have seen the film but the comedy timing was great in it.

Rajeev Masand: Your father was a great dancer and an actor. He was an all-rounder entertainer. Is that something you have picked up from him?

Ranbir Kapoor: I don’t know if I am as good as him. I also don’t know if I can live upto those expectations and can even be compared to him. Maybe I have a style of my own. I don’t think he had a style of acting, which could be copied. A lot of people say I sound like him and smile like him.

Rajeev Masand: But you look like your mother.

Ranbir Kapoor: Yes, I do.

Rajeev Masand: What have you learnt from watching your father onscreen?

Ranbir Kapoor: I think I have learnt more from him off screen. Just his passion for cinema and acting like he listens to radio all the time and it’s uncanny that he can always drum the song on the desk with his fingers and he will be completely in tune with the song. He will catch the off beats and he also sings really well. So, he is passionate about the entire field of cinema be it songs, acting, drama or dancing. Also I admire his love for the family including his brothers, sisters and parents. So, I have learnt more from him off screen.

Rajeev Masand: Did you have a pet name? Your family is famous for pet names. Your father is called Chintu and your uncles are Dabboo and Chimpu.

Ranbir Kapoor: Yes, I know. And because of these names I think my parents made a conscious effort to not give me a pet name. So, thank god, I have steered clear of a pet name.

Rajeev Masand: Do have early memories of your grandfather? I know you were very young…

Ranbir Kapoor:Yes, I have loads of memories of my grandfather. I was once four or five and I wanted to wear a suit because I always saw father wear suits. And in those days we didn’t get good suits for children so my grandfather was going to Russia and he was not the sort to go shopping but I called him to get me one. And he actually got me three bags full of suits. So, it’s these small things I remember. I was very little when he was around and don’t remember much but these are the very instances which I will always remember.