Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor recently offered a candid perspective on nepotism, privilege, and personal growth during his appearance at the Celebrate Cinema 2025 festival, held at Subhash Ghai’s Whistling Woods International Institute. Speaking during a session titled Tribute to Legendary Filmmakers Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt, Ranbir reflected deeply on his family’s legacy and his own journey in the film industry.
Ranbir, grandson of the legendary Raj Kapoor and son of iconic actors Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor, acknowledged the undeniable advantages his lineage provided. “I’m a product of nepotism and I got it very easy in my life,” he admitted. “But I always had to work hard because I realised that I come from a family like this. If I don’t have an individualistic approach and if I don’t make a name for myself, I’ll not succeed in the film industry.”
Known for his versatility and emotionally resonant performances, Ranbir also pointed out that the public often romanticizes the Kapoor family’s success without recognising the hardships they’ve faced. “You guys celebrate a lot of the successes of my family, but there are a lot of failures also. And as much as you learn from the successes, you also learn from the failures,” he said, drawing attention to the nuanced reality behind fame.
Offering a glimpse into his upbringing, Ranbir shared that growing up in the Kapoor household wasn’t as glamorous as many might imagine. “For me, it was like any other normal family—I didn’t know any better. There used to be a lot of arguments, but not of the domestic kind. They would debate over a scene or the correct lyrics of a song,” he recalled, describing a home filled with creative passion rather than celebrity glitz.
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Now a major force in contemporary Indian cinema, Ranbir continues to navigate his family’s towering legacy with grace and dedication. He was last seen in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s blockbuster hit Animal, which reaffirmed his status as one of the industry’s top performers.
Looking ahead, he is set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ambitious period drama Love and War, alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, and will take on the iconic role of Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s much-anticipated Ramayana. With a mix of introspection and ambition, Ranbir Kapoor continues to carve out his own path in the shadow—and light—of a cinematic dynasty.
