Interviews

From Raj Kapoor’s naive optimism to Shammi Kapoor’s gay abandon, Amitabh Bachchan’s rage against the system to Shahrukh Khan’s east-meets-west balancing act, every generation has an actor that reflects the hopes, fears and aspirations of that era. And if there is one actor who can rightfully claim this iconic stature for the present generation, it is Ranbir Kapoor. Scion of … Continue reading →

Even as opinions are divided over Rockstar, they are unanimous about Ranbir Kapoor’s moving performance, and the fact that the film continues to rock at the B.O. In a candid interview, the star talks about playing the angst-ridden character, Janardhan, his own growth as an actor and more. How does it feel to be praised profusely for your performance in … Continue reading →

In the first few minutes of Rockstar, Ranbir Kapoor dashes desperately through the cobbled streets of Rome, escaping a thrashing by locals, and after a quick bus ride arrives to give his impending concert. He kicks brutally at the barricades and roars silently onto the stage ahead of his minders, where, after an apt moment of repose, he unclenches his … Continue reading →

“I am satisfied with the experience of Rockstar” – Ranbir Kapoor Ranbir Kapoor is certainly the ‘Man of the Moment’. Anybody and everybody who has seen his latest flick Rockstar can’t stop gushing about his performance in the film. A lot of critics have gone on to say that he is without a doubt the finest actor of this generation. … Continue reading →

Ranbir Kapoor is on the cusp of superstardom. Will he make it? Dropping a towel, draped artfully low on a waist, is the fastest way to instant stardom. Ask Ranbir Kapoor. In that one tantalising glimpse, the towel-dropper holds out blazing promise. Of reclaiming lost youth to middle-aged matrons, who haven’t been able to see their feet for the flab … Continue reading →

“Rockstar happened because of me, I’ll take credit for it” – Ranbir Kapoor: Part 1 At Mehboob Studios in Bandra, Ranbir Kapoor has just arrived from hectic promotions of his most ambitious film Rockstar. Dressed in Indian traditional – colours that cannot exactly be described – a pink and purple coloured dhoti with a brown and cream kurta, he welcomes … Continue reading →

Sadda haq Ranbir Kapoor knows fame is fleeting and success is measured in the long term. After a troubled childhood and a whirlwind youth, he’s getting ready to claim his legacy Ranbir Kapoor is fidgeting around in an air-conditioned vanity van. He’s wearing a kurta, jeans ripped at the knees, and boots with mud splattered on them, perhaps by an … Continue reading →

IN CONVERSATION Each actor takes the industry forward in his own style, says Ranbir Kapoor Looks like Ranbir Kapoor has decided that the usual is not for him. The Kapoor scion who began his career with the experimental “Saawariya” is ready with his next film, Imtiaz Ali’s “Rockstar”, in which he plays the role of a musician with a disquieting … Continue reading →

November 2007, 4 Diwalis ago, a young, lanky actor made his big Bollywood debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya. Even though the film tanked at the B.O., this young boy got appreciated for his screen presence and acting prowess by one and all. Today as we come close to Diwali 2011, this young boy is one of the hottest and … Continue reading →

He is undoubtedly one of the most eligible bachelors in the country, but Ranbir Kapoor has something of a reputation of a Casanova and has been romantically linked to almost every female star in the film industry – Deepika Padukone, Katrina Kaif, Nargis Fakri… But the young actor, who is eagerly awaiting the release of his film Rockstar, says he has … Continue reading →

Ranbir Kapoor comes clean about the love-hate relationship that he shares with Deepika, Imran and Sonam Ranbir Kapoor, in an upbeat mood, talks about his controversies and other things around him… Your film Rockstar is said to have 70 crore riding on it. Does that make you a little more anxious about its outcome? I don’t know what the cost … Continue reading →

‘Actors are now fearless and pushing boundaries like never before’ He keeps gossip magazines busy and makes girls swoon everytime he makes an appearance, but actor Ranbir Kapoor doesn’t let all the adulation come in the way of his work. After having assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali when he was filming Black, Kapoor landed a role in Bhansali’s ambitious project Saawariya. … Continue reading →