Ranbir Kapoor is a Bollywood actor, producer and a businessman. In the year 2007, Ranbir debuted with the film ‘Saawariya’. His co-actor was Sonam Kapoor. Ranbir has starred in several blockbuster hits.
Ranbir Kapoor is a Bollywood actor, producer and a businessman. He was born on 28 September 1982 in Mumbai, Maharashtra. His zodiac sign is Libra. He attended Bombay Scottish School, Mumbai. He earned a bachelor’s degree from HR College of Commerce, Mumbai.
Ranbir Kapoor is the son of famous Bollywood actors, Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Singh. His sister is Riddhima Kapoor Sahni.
He is married to Alia Bhatt. They have a daughter.
Ranbir’s favourites
His hobbies include playing football, travelling and watching films.
Ranbir likes to eat mutton, chicken curry, mishti doi and gulab jamun.
His favourite actors are Raj Kapoor, Guru Dutt, Al Pacino, Rishi Kapoor, Amitabh Bachchan, Christopher Nolan, Natalie Portman, Madhuri Dixit and Kajol.
Ranbir’s most loved Bollywood films are, Shree 420, Mr. India, Kabhi Kabhi, Silsila, and Chandni.
His favourite Hollywood movies are, A Wonderful Life, The Lord of the Rings Trilogy, Lost in Translation, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.
Ranbir’s favourite directors are Mehboob Khan, Bimal Roy, Imtiaz Ali, Anurag Basu and Ayan Mukherjee.
His favourite colours are white and black.
He likes to play football.
‘Heavier Than Heaven’ by Charles R. Cross is Ranbir’s favourite book.
He frequently visits Ghazali restaurant (Ling's Pavillion). Mumbai.
Ranbir owns Audi A8, Audi R8, Range Rover Sport, Mercedes Benz G 63 and Harley Davidson bike.
He earns Rs 20-25 crore for one film.
Interesting facts about Ranbir Kapoor
Ranbir Kapoor is named after his grandfather Raj Kapoor. Raj Kapoor's real name was Ranbir Raj Kapoor.
According to Ranbir Kapoor, his first girlfriend was his classmate from class 7th.
Ranbir is a huge fan of his father’s work. He admires Rishi Kapoor’s films and has watched his movies multiple times.
Before working in films, Ranbir worked as an assistant director in the film ‘Aa Ab Laut Chalen’ directed by his father Rishi Kapoor.
During his college days, his weekly pocket money was Rs 1500.
Ranbir is not active on his social media accounts.
Ranbir’s friends call him ‘Dabbu’ and ‘Ganglu’.
Ranbir’s company
He is also the co-founder of a production company ‘Picture Shuru Production’.
He is also the co-owner of a football team ‘Mumbai City FC’ in the Indian Super League.
He greatly admires Lionel Messi.
Ranbir is a smoker and has not been able to quit smoking.
Sanjay Dutt gifted Ranbir a red Harley Davidson motorcycle on his 30th birthday.
Ranbir’s interaction with Natalie Portman
He received an offer to work on a television programme of ‘Star Wars’ but he declined the offer.
Natalie Portman is Ranbir’s favourite actress. He once had a strange interaction with her in New York. Ranbir saw Natalie Portman on New York’s streets and got excited to meet her. He followed her to tell her how much he admired her work. Natalie did not know anything about Ranbir, and she turned around and said, “Get lost!”.
Ranbir’s filmography
In the year 2007, Ranbir debuted with the film ‘Saawariya’. His co-actor was Sonam Kapoor.
Ranbir has starred in several blockbuster hits.
Some of his movies are, Anjaana Anjaani (2010), Roy (2015), Raajneeti (2010), Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani (2009), Wake Up Sid (2009), Barfi (2012), Rockstar (2011), Tamasha (2015), Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (2016), Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani (2013), Sanju (2018) and Shamshera (2022).
He received critical acclaim for his performance in the movie ‘Sanju’.
Ranbir’s marriage
Ranbir has dated many of his co-stars like Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif.
In April 2022, he married Alia Bhatt. The two had dated for a while.
Ranbir has starred in ‘Brahmastra’ with his wife Alia Bhatt.
In 2023, he was seen in ‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’ with Shradhha Kapoor. The film was not a huge commercial success.
Ranbir’s upcoming release
Ranbir Kapoor’s upcoming film is ‘Animal’. He will be seen with Rashmika Mandanna, Tripti Dimri, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. The film is set to release at the end of 2023.
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