I am not in Bollywood to be a star: Ranbir Kapoor

I am not in Bollywood to be a star: Ranbir Kapoor Mumbai: Born in a family of cinestars, Bollywood's star actor Ranbir Kapoor says he never entered filmdom with the intention of becoming a star. He also said the current crop of actors are no comparisons to the likes of Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan, who have an "aura" about them. Ranbir, who has proved his mettle film after film since debuting with unimpressive 'Saawariya' in 2007, credits the media...
03:20 PM, May 25, 2013

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' to be released in Russia in July

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' to be released in Russia in July New Delhi: His grandfather Raj Kapoor is adored in Russia, and now Ranbir Kapoor's forthcoming film 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' is being lined up for release there in July. The movie is likely to hit screens in Russia July 4. Eros International will release the movie, as well as six other films in the country post the success of 'Cocktail' there. The lot includes 'Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara', 'Rockstar', 'Desi...
04:44 PM, May 24, 2013

I don't think I have enough talent to do 'Awara' remake: Ranbir

I don't think I have enough talent to do 'Awara' remake: Ranbir Kolkata: Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has denied reports that he and his family are trying to remake his grandfather Raj Kapoor's 1951 classic film 'Awara'. "I believe that I shouldn't remake such a classic film. Once a film like that is made you can't make it again. I don't think I have enough talent to do such a film," Kapoor told reporters here during a visit to the city. When...
11:29 AM, May 24, 2013

I will not keep my personal life open to everyone: Ranbir Kapoor

I will not keep my personal life open to everyone: Ranbir Kapoor Kolkata: Having accepted the fact that rumours about his private life are "part and parcel" of the film industry, 'Barfi!' star Ranbir Kapoor Thursday maintained that he would stay away from social-networking sites to shield his off-screen life. "My personal life should be on guard. I will not keep it open. I am not on any social networking sites and I won't be there also," Ranbir told reporters at a...
10:06 AM, May 24, 2013

'Barfi!' was easier for me than 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani': Ranbir

'Barfi!' was easier for me than 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani': Ranbir Kolkata: Grateful at having worked with "interesting filmmakers" since his 2007 debut, actor Ranbir Kapoor Thursday confessed that playing himself in his forthcoming release 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' (YJHD) is "harder" than enacting characters in his previous films. "I am grateful that I got to work with such good directors. I was at the right place at the right time... I got these opportunities and I was intelligent enough to...
09:57 AM, May 24, 2013

Ranbir Kapoor: My fans are my report card

Ranbir Kapoor: My fans are my report card Mumbai: For Bollywood heartthrob Ranbir Kapoor, appreciation by his fans is like a barometer of his success. The actor, who is gearing up for the release of his next 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', explained that when "we are travelling or we go for some promotional events, we meet some people who really want to meet us, take a picture with us, take an autograph... I love doing it". "I am...
05:22 PM, May 23, 2013

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' is not unethical: Ranbir Kapoor

'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' is not unethical: Ranbir Kapoor Kolkata: Ranbir Kapoor has cleared the air about his forthcoming release 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani' (YJHD), being preceived as "unethical", and said films are made to entertain people, not to spoil the society. "I don't see anything unethical about the movie. It is purely entertainment. We do not make any film to spoil the society," Kapoor told media persons at a promotional event for YJHD here. Directed by Ayan Mukerji,...
05:09 PM, May 23, 2013

Ranbir Kapoor: I would love to be a part of television

Ranbir Kapoor: I would love to be a part of television Mumbai: Actor Ranbir Kapoor, who has wowed everyone with his scintillating performances on the big screen in films like 'Rockstar' and 'Barfi!', is eager to show his acting skills on the small screen as well. The actor, who was present on the sets of TV show 'Pyaar Ka Dard Hai Meetha Meetha Pyaara Pyaara', to promote his upcoming film 'Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani', says if he gets some good offer,...
06:34 PM, May 21, 2013

'Barfi' leads IIFA Technical Awards

'Barfi' leads IIFA Technical Awards New Delhi: Ranbir Kapoor-Priyanka Chopra starrer 'Barfi' bagged nine awards in the technical category at the 14th annual IIFA Awards. The Anurag Basu directed movie took home nine awards out of 14 for Best Cinematography, Best Screenplay, Best Production Design, Best Sound Design, Best Song Recording, Best Sound Mixing, Best Background Score, Best Costume Designing and Best Make-Up. Whereas, filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's 'Gangs of Wasseypur' took the second position with...
03:42 PM, May 21, 2013

Rishi and Ranbir likely to remake Raj Kapoor's 'Awara'

Rishi and Ranbir likely to remake Raj Kapoor's 'Awara' Mumbai: Rishi Kapoor and his actor son Ranbir are getting ready to step into the former's grandfather Prithiviraj Kapoor and father Raj Kapoor's roles in an 'Awara' remake. And with the remake of 'Awara', the Kapoors' illustrious home banner RK Films would be grandly revived. Before that Rishi and his talented wife Neetu would be seen on the screen for the first time with their son Ranbir in Abhinav Kashyap's...
02:13 PM, May 21, 2013

'Bombay Velvet' is my first film in the trilogy: Anurag Kashyap

'Bombay Velvet' is my first film in the trilogy: Anurag Kashyap New Delhi: Fox Star Studios has come on board with Anurag Kashyap's Phantom Films to co-produce filmmaker's upcoming directorial 'Bombay Velvet'. The Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma-starrer is based on Mumbai in era spanning from 1950s to 1970s. It is the first film of a trilogy on how the city became a metropolis. "We are delighted to partner with Anurag on his next directorial venture 'Bombay Velvet'. What will make...
02:59 PM, May 20, 2013

Ranbir has taken a road less travelled: Rishi Kapoor

Ranbir has taken a road less travelled: Rishi Kapoor Mumbai: Rishi Kapoor admits that "films are our family business", is happy that his son Ranbir entered filmdom and praises him for taking an unconventional route to stardom without his help. Rishi told IANS: "I am very proud that my son is trying to keep the flag of the Kapoor's flying. I always encourage him and want him to do better work." Rishi wants Ranbir to be successful while being...
02:03 PM, May 20, 2013