A heartwarming and candid throwback video featuring a young Ranbir Kapoor with his iconic grandfather, the late Raj Kapoor, has taken the internet by storm. Shared by the fan page Bobby Talks Cinema, the clip offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the Kapoor family's private moments, delighting fans and cinephiles alike.
A Glimpse into Childhood and a Grandfather's Patience
The charming video transports viewers back to Ranbir Kapoor's childhood. In the clip, a very young Ranbir is seen energetically singing and playing around. Meanwhile, his grandfather, the showman Raj Kapoor, is seated calmly, deeply engrossed in reading a book about the spiritual leader Swami Vivekananda.
The authenticity of the moment shines through when Raj Kapoor, slightly distracted from his reading, looks at his boisterous grandson and asks with gentle exasperation, "Aap sunenge ya nahi? Ya gaana hee gaa rahenge?" ("Will you listen to me or are you just going to keep singing?"). This honest interaction, far from a staged photo-op, has been loved by fans for its realness.
The video also features Ranbir's sister, Riddhima Kapoor, with the siblings shown feeding hens under their grandfather's encouraging supervision. Furthermore, seeing the legendary actor Raj Kapoor reading about Vedanta and Swami Vivekananda surprised many, showcasing his lesser-known intellectual curiosity and love for learning.
Fans React with Love and Nostalgia
The viral video has been flooded with emotional comments from viewers. One user humorously noted, "Ranbir totally ignored him because he is not interested in his grandpa talk," while another simply gushed, "Oh wow - Ranbir as a kid is so cute. Thanks for sharing."
Many were intrigued by Raj Kapoor's choice of reading, with one comment reading, "OMG! I cannot believe that Raj Kapoor was familiar with Vedanta and great souls of India like Vivekananda." The overall sentiment was captured by a fan who wrote, "LOVED this video. Thanks for posting!!"
Ranbir Kapoor's Packed Professional Front
On the work front, Ranbir Kapoor has two highly anticipated projects lined up. He will star in 'Love & War', marking his reunion with acclaimed director Sanjay Leela Bhansali after their debut film 'Saawariya'. The movie will also feature his wife, Alia Bhatt, and actor Vicky Kaushal.
Furthermore, Kapoor is set to portray the epic role of Lord Ram in filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari's ambitious adaptation of 'Ramayana'. The cast includes Sai Pallavi as Sita, Yash as Ravana, with Sunny Deol and Ravi Dubey in pivotal roles. Adding to the excitement, renowned choreographer Shiamak Davar has joined the project.
In a recent interview with Instant Bollywood, when asked about recreating something as iconic as 'Dil Toh Pagal Hai', Davar hinted at the scale of 'Ramayana', stating, "Abhi yeh jo naya film kar raha hoon woh Dil Toh Pagal Hai nahi hai, woh Ramayana hai. So let’s wait and see what happens."
