From his gleaming debut in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's ‘Saawariya’ (2007) to playing the enthusiastic wanderer in ‘Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani’ (2013), not to mention his incredible transformation in Sanju—Ranbir Kapoor is one of the few Bollywood actors who doesn't shy away from exploring with a variety of roles. While his film selection has stayed varied, he also makes an effort to include fan favorites on occasion.
After a few flops and staying away from films for a while, the star made a comeback with his hit film 'Brahmastra' with his wife Alia Bhatt. The star is an introvert who loves to keep his personal life private, which is why he has been adamant about staying off social media platforms, much to the chagrin of his fans, who are anxious to learn everything they can about their favorite star.
1) Ranbir started his career by assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the film ‘Black.
2) After assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Ranbir made his big debut film ‘Saawariya’ alongside Sonam Kapoor who also marked her debut.
3) Though the film turned out to be a flop, he later on delivered some hit films like Wake Up Sid, Ajab Prem Ki Gajab Kahani, and more.
4) Ranbir was called the ‘Chocolate Boy’ of the industry and his name has been often linked up to many actresses from the industry.
5) Ranbir Kapoor has always had a musical interest. He began to play the tabla and drums as a child, and before filming Imtiaz Ali's ‘Rockstar ‘(2011), he took guitar lessons to prepare for his character as Jordan.
6) Ranbir has rejected films that turned out to be massive hits including ‘Band Baaja Baarat’, ‘Gully’, ‘Zindagi Na Milegi Dobaraa’, and ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’.
7) Ranbir’s film ‘Wake Up Sid’ had completed filming but the title wasn’t decided. It was Ranbir Kapoor who later suggested the name.
8) Apart from working in films, Ranbir also believes in charity and is a promoter of woman empowerment. He is also the Goodwill Ambassador of Shabana Azmi’s Mujwan Welfare Society.