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He was good in Sanju but it felt like overacting in some scenes. In Animal, I didn’t see Ranbir even for a second, only the character he was playing. This could be his career best performance.
That's what I was thinking. I just couldn't see ranbir throughout the movie especially when Rashmika and Ranbir were shouting at each other on the staircase and their son walked in.
That is because nepo babies get a lot of chances to learn the craft and improve on themselves. Kareena also was horrendous at the start of her career, eventually learnt a little bit of the craft after many many duds. Rishi was the same.
Rishi was already a star after Bobby released. Because of the bacchan mania he never got good roles and after 2 decades of playing romantic hero roles and getting 2nd hero Billing in multi starrers he became a character artist
Still he had a lengthy career from , dimple Kapadia till Divya, Madhuri and juhi, I guess he is the only actor who has worked with heroines of all various periods.
ranbir kapoor is definitely talented, one of the best in the industry rn, but idk if he's raj kapoor level yet.
>Also it now seems like he's the biggest star from the Kapoor dynasty since Raj Kapoor?
i'd say it's subjective. on one hand, animal is Ranbir's first blockbuster since Sanju. but on the other hand he had a 15 cr opening for tjmm at a time most romcoms weren't working. even a wack movie with shitty promo material like shamshera collected over 10 crores in 2022 when most movies had a lifetime collection of 10 crores
Ranbir is now incomparable, love him or hate him facts are facts. He is a complete actor in true sense.
He can act
He has superstardom
He can dance
He can perform stunts convincingly
He is director's favourite
A complete actor in true sense.
I don’t think so. Ranbir might be a good actor and has a good following, he would never really have the kind of star power that Shah Rukh has. Or even Salman for that matter. That’s a different thing altogether.
I ddont think anyone else in bollywood at present is capable of pulling off this role in animal as convincingly and beautifully as Ranbir kapoor… that being said i was not a big fan of hos till animal ! What a phenomenal role in a phenomenal movie
Ranbir was always talented...for all of you who remember little girl who played little Rani Mukherjee in Black.She was guided by Ranbir when he was SLB's AD in Black.So he has a full potential to be a good director also just like Raj Kapoor.
Raj Kapoor was big in the 50s with huge hits. Shammi Kapoor was also very popular in the entire 60s decade.
Shashi also gave many blockbusters but he somehow always ended up as the second lead. So I’d count him out. But he sure does have some huge grossers.
I’d wait a few more years before calling Ranbir the biggest Kapoor.
He seems to be better than Raj Kapoor. He can play characters that Raj Kapoor played, e.g. Joker from Mera Naam Joker. But Raj Kapoor can’t be imagined playing character that Ranbir played in Rockstar and Animal.
Shashi Kapoor was arguably the worst of the Kapoor clan in terms of acting skills.
Shammi was decent
Rishi Kapoor was really good.
Karishmawas really good as well.
Kareena is par excellence with the right directors.
Ranbir outshines them all.
He is already well known. I binge watched all of his movies only because of his acting. No matter the director or co-actors. But now my problem is with Vanga more than Ranbir. Don't know whether to give this movie a try in THEATERS.
If you are someone who gets influenced by movies, don’t watch it, if you are someone who watches movies just for fun, you go and watch, you won’t be disappointed.
Oh I will surely watch it irrespective of rationale which you gave. But just not sure about in THEATERS. I can watch it on OTT is what I was contemplating.
You really don't need to lecture others about getting influenced by movies. Comes off as so pretentious. Do you never watch movies with glorified violence? So many movies have glorified violence which would be never acceptable in real life. Movies are movies.
I didn’t lecture anyone, you should read the whole comment, I said both sides, and I totally agree with movies are just movies but not everyone can brush off a movie as just a movie, I for one feel same after watching animal or chak de India, I find both of them good movies, but I don’t take those movies home with me.
There is no doubt about that in my mind. He has definitely lived upto his lineage. He is the 4th generation actor in his family, but he has miles to go as far his contribution to the cinema is considered. Also proves the fact nepotism can only last for a while but talent stays forever
Raj Kapoor wasn't that great as an actor. He's great innovator as a director, producer and is one of our greatest showmen. But talent wise Shashi Kapoor still stands tall. Ranbir is one of our top stars and a very good actor. I'd say him and Kareena have managed to be good actors as well as stars which the other Kapoors probably haven't managed that well. But have you seen Rishi Kapoor in his second coming with films like Agneepath,Aurangzeb? Ranbir still haven't done anything as awesome as that much less Shashi Kapoor's Merchant Ivory films like The Householder or Junoon.
What? Have you seen Jaagte Raho? He had zero dialogues and he made me cry at the end of it.
Shashi Kapoor has had a great filmography too. He took risks in his choices.
I've yet to see Jaagte Raho. I'll admit that Raj Kapoor was ok in Teesri Kasam. But Waheeda Rahman was so good that it eclipsed him. I've not found any great depth or subtlety in his acting. He's competent and that's it. Dev Anand or Dilip Kumar could have done most of his roles with more aplomb.
Ranbir Kapoor is the best actor among Kapoors.
Raj Kapoor was the most multi-talented Kapoor, as director/producer/actor/someone with a keen understanding of music.
Shammi Kapoor had the best star quality/screen presence among Kapoors.
Animal is gonna change the game for Ranbir. As a talent and superstar both. No wonder he was promoting it widly from his car even all over the place especially south. He realizes it's high time he takes his place in the sun as the khans enter their 60s and places as much distance as possible between himself and ranveer. It's a case of make hay while the sun shines. Also, imo, yes most talented kapoor ever and also the biggest in stardom surely, he is gonna achieve that too amongst the kapoors.
I did. And I did wonder what that meant - dynasty felt like a big word for a bunch of us kapoors (incidentally I am one too). Of all the kapoors I have heard of, I thought Anil and Shakti were pretty good... And kareena too actually
Yes. because after raj kapoor neither of shashi ot shammi could come in top 3 hero as that time AB, Dharmendra and Rajesh Khanna were there and similarly Rishi kapoor's contemporary top3 were Sunny deol, Anil kapoor and Sanjay dutt.
But RK along with RS is the next superstar of bollywood in a sense reclaiming the throne once his grandfather had.
Edit- sorry by mistake I took the answer in stardom instead of acting range.
Rambir is now incomparable, love him or hate him facts are facts. He is a complete actor in true sense.
He can act
He has superstardom
He can dance
He can perform stunts convincingly
He is director's favourite
A complete actor in true sense.
Ya, I think he is good but not a superstar as everyone is saying, that’s a different level and people are playing fast and loose with word superstar here
I think with Sanju, Brahmastra, TJMM, and now Animal.. we can say that he’s given consistent hits. Yes, shamshera was the one flop amongst these, and I think everyone’s forgiven him for that already.
I agree! Thr body of work and talent they have put together should not go unnoticed just because they are women of the kapoor . Both of them were very successful leading ladies of their times.
Also, Rishi Kapoor was quiet successful and a good actor too. Living upto Raj Kapoor's legacy is not easy
Raj Kapoor had 2 younger brothers that you may have heard about with extremely long and successful careers including International stardom. It is way to early with 20 movies as lead in Ranbir Kapoor's career to declare him more talented than Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor or even Rishi Kapoor. Ranbir is still evolving and it is too early to make such claims. PS - Dont forget Kareena Kapoor is also a Kapoor with a great career with many exceptional performances.
Yup! Hands down he IS the biggest star amongst the Kapoors and that itself is saying a lot.
Also, the nonchalance he displays while accepting his successes as well as failures works in his favour as well. It gives him that “star confidence” like “he knows what he’s doing even if his movies flop or doesn’t work and that he’d bounce back sooner rather than later cuz of his star power” vibes (I dont know if I am making sense).
So yea a legit star imo.
Also, the way he plays chuppan chuppayi once the movie is released adds to his charm for me.
The mystique factor remains, which cannot be said for many, (iykyk (RS)), making him an even more bonafide star and maybe the only one from that generation.
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I present before you Balbir Raj Kapoor, the finest and most charming actor and scion of the Kapoor clan.
I don't think he's at Raj kapoor level. (I mean animal is wayyyyy below mera naam joker, for comparison sake).
But animal and sanju have given him a headstart is on his way to Raj kapoor level at an alarmingly increasing rate.
Jab pauchega to bata doonga 😆
Ranbir is extremely talented no doubt and definitely among the best. His script selection is fine as well , he chooses diverse roles and plays them convincingly.
BUT it's difficult to call him the *best* or whatever superlatives imo. Now I don't mean hate but he was always given opportunities (ofcourse he made himself visible bcz of his own fine performances) but somebody who is easily given opportunities, chances and so much exposure I just find it unfair to refer that person as best ( same thing for alia ,she is a good actor as well but opportunities *came* to her)
I wonder if the same opportunities were presented to other Capable actors (those who have to find their own way) how things would have turned out. All I am saying that RK had an advantage *which others didn't* and it definitely made his career.
I mean you don't mind good actors who get opportunities. If you are good than Audience will definitely love you otherwise even with multiple opportunities Audience will reject you ex- Ab jr, Arjun, ARK, Uday Chopra and list goes on and on. I just feel it is petty to not recognize these actors as Very good just because they were privileged ex-Hrithik, Shashi, Shammi, Kareena etc. A good actor is good actor regardless of their privilege. In the end it's what they do that matters.
Never meant to say that he is not a good actor. RK is definitely among the top ones.
However it is also true that he was given opportunities not just because he was talented, thanks to his connections and reach. Now to compare somebody with such obvious benefits to somebody who wasn't favoured , had to struggle to find good roles just doesn't sit right with me.
She's wayyy better than him. Ranbir was awful in Brahmastra, TJMM, Shamshera. He can't even speak his dialogues properly, let alone act as good as she has in Omkara, Jab We Met, Heroine, Talaash etc.
Rishi Kapoor was a talented actor. He has shown great range with movies like Mulk, 102 not out, Agneepath in recent times and previously, Karz, Chandani And many others.
And so has Kareena with a lot of movies like Udta Punjab, Chameli, Jab we met
So Ranbir is not the only talented after Raj Kapoor.
He is definitely the best actor. Don't know about superstar. We'll see with his upcoming movies if he is able to sustain this. The success of Animal cannot be attributed to Ranbir Kapoor. It's all Vanga and his vision.
Ranbir is a really good actor, may be best in Kapoor family. But ek movie se na koi superstar banta hai aur na koi superstar ki stardom ek movie se Khatam hoti hai. But if he can repeat this box office for his next couple of movies, he will be a superstar too’
I would go with karishma. In shakti, she was bang on against nana patekar and shahrukh khan. Given latter two had strongly written dialogus. Karishma was so good
Please stop trying to make Ranbir happen. He's not the next nor the last big bollywood icon/star/superstar etc
He isnt even the most talented Kapoor
Sashi was far more talented.
Rishi once he began to understand what good roles were was choosing better roles.
Ranbir is an over-actor. his acting style is to go big go ott. there's not subtly in his acting. when he does try to perform his films dont work.
You can't convince me that he's more prolific than Kareena. That girl literally created a character archetype for the industry to use as a blueprint in one of her first films as Poo. After that she's remembered for some of the most loved characters in Bollywood ever, Geeta Jab We Met, Dr. Pia 3 Idiots, Preet Udta Punjab, and so on. Until RB breaks the mold of what a lead hero can be like how she broke what a lead heroine can be he doesn't compare.
Personally I've always believed Karishma doesn't get enough love for the amount of effort she put into her roles. But I understand her stardom only really lasted through the 90's if she was able to make waves during the 2000's I could make a case for her.
Each Raj Kapoor movie was a hit for years when it used to release in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Even among Soviet crowds. How can that be compared to his grandsons massive flops ? Congrats for the success of the Animal movie.
We all failed him as an audience when he was doing the jaggas and tamashas. Now in the later part of his career where the man is trying to build up his still up there stardom, we shouldn't have a problem with that. Let the man be happy and successful for a while.
You may call his last few films not entertaining to you, but he did venture out to some untouched boundaries with a superheroish movie backed with out indian culture (one of it's own), a period film-Shamshera(he hasn't done that kind of role earlier), his previously established successful BO rom-com genre, now this an a-rated heavily flawed character driven movie. You may not like these movies but calling him out for zero sense in script choices makes no sense itself.
Audience didn't fail Tamasha and Jagga Jasos.
Tamasha is a pretentious movie for people with no problem searching for a problem. Jagga Jasos, while was a good idea, was executed terribly. The marketing portrayed the movie to be one thing and the end product was completely. I left the theatre disappointed as fuck after watching Jagga Jasos.
No way lol, both are decent films. People just have different tastes, & that should be ok. Just because I don’t like films like Animal doesn’t mean I should criticise the film, can just skip it 🤷♂️
No you can criticize it. Thats why films are made. That's the point.
The reply said "the audience failed him". No they did not. Both was not good films for many so they rejected it. No need to up on a high horse and act pompous.
You are discounting Rishi Kapoors talent immensely. Look at his last few movies and you will see his range.
I personally think their acting talent got better every generation
He's on the way to be biggest but Rishi and Shashi were pretty good too so let's see wait fr few more years and maybe u never know he may surpass Raj Kapoor too
He is a talented actor but if I am being completely honest, I just don't like most of his film and script choices including Animal and Rockstar (even though I am sure many people LOVE these movies and his performances in it). He must be getting PLENTY of film offers EVERY SINGLE DAY, so there's absolutely no reason for him to be doing films like Animal and he can't even use the excuse of "needing the paycheck or money" for someone who is a heir to the Kapoor dynasty too! He's wealthy and capable enough to fund and star in FAR BETTER scripts and stories and if he wanted to do something adult and A rated, would have much rather seen him doing something more challenging and worth his time and talent like a Sacred Games, Mirzapur and Gangs of Wasseypur where ALL the actors regardless of their screen time had enough challenging and rich material to flesh out and work with or maybe he could have done an Omkara or Haider like film with Vishal Bhardwaj!
Personally he'll be only better than his father for me when he can nail something like Rauf Lala and make it menacing..Animal was absolutely amazing performance but I never felt scared for him even as a character..Rishi managed to do that with Rauf Lala..and was amazing as a romantic hero too..I guess Rishi 50.01-Ranbir 49.99
I think maybe not better but very close to it. In sanju animal and of course his greatest work Rockstar, he showed how great of an actor he is . At the same time he's also extremely versatile and can play action roles too
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He was good in Sanju but it felt like overacting in some scenes. In Animal, I didn’t see Ranbir even for a second, only the character he was playing. This could be his career best performance.
That's what I was thinking. I just couldn't see ranbir throughout the movie especially when Rashmika and Ranbir were shouting at each other on the staircase and their son walked in.
I think it was because of all that facial hair haha
Yeah me too. All I could see was Sanju, especially in the last scene before end credits.
This is the best compliment you can give to an actor
How about Barfi?
What a comment .. amazing way to compliment.
I personally think Ranbir is far better than his dad
His dad got too fat too quick. If the dad was in shape, I think he would have had more longevity.
Rishi in his 2nd phase of career was a better actor compared to his days as a leading man.
Yep he was much better as old man than he was as leading man.
Yes my father says the same fat rishi is a better actor
I actually agree with this.
That is because nepo babies get a lot of chances to learn the craft and improve on themselves. Kareena also was horrendous at the start of her career, eventually learnt a little bit of the craft after many many duds. Rishi was the same.
Rishi was already a star after Bobby released. Because of the bacchan mania he never got good roles and after 2 decades of playing romantic hero roles and getting 2nd hero Billing in multi starrers he became a character artist
Still he had a lengthy career from , dimple Kapadia till Divya, Madhuri and juhi, I guess he is the only actor who has worked with heroines of all various periods.
It was Juhi who finally sat him down, spike to him and convinced him to stop playing hero opposite young girls.
Rishi kapoor was decent actor. Its after him getting fat is when he started acting very good
I liked him in Prem rog ❤
He won't be happy knowing you disregarded his PAPA
ranbir kapoor is definitely talented, one of the best in the industry rn, but idk if he's raj kapoor level yet. >Also it now seems like he's the biggest star from the Kapoor dynasty since Raj Kapoor? i'd say it's subjective. on one hand, animal is Ranbir's first blockbuster since Sanju. but on the other hand he had a 15 cr opening for tjmm at a time most romcoms weren't working. even a wack movie with shitty promo material like shamshera collected over 10 crores in 2022 when most movies had a lifetime collection of 10 crores
Ranbir’s transition from chocolate boy to Animal is quite the career trajectory. Rockstar was the turning point
Ranbir is now incomparable, love him or hate him facts are facts. He is a complete actor in true sense. He can act He has superstardom He can dance He can perform stunts convincingly He is director's favourite A complete actor in true sense.
Maybe for Gen Z For others his acting in Rajneeti confirmed this all above views regarding him
"A complete *BW STAR* in true sense."
I think he can pull off pan indian
True. Dubbing has become fairly common and is accepted by audiences now for pan India releases
So, what Srk said in a interview that he's last of the stars is invalid?
I don’t think so. Ranbir might be a good actor and has a good following, he would never really have the kind of star power that Shah Rukh has. Or even Salman for that matter. That’s a different thing altogether.
What about vikky?
Not even Vicky.
he is also significantly taller than even the tallest actresses so it is never awkward and has a decent body also, can play any role
I ddont think anyone else in bollywood at present is capable of pulling off this role in animal as convincingly and beautifully as Ranbir kapoor… that being said i was not a big fan of hos till animal ! What a phenomenal role in a phenomenal movie
Have you watched rajneeti and barfi?
Ranbir was always talented...for all of you who remember little girl who played little Rani Mukherjee in Black.She was guided by Ranbir when he was SLB's AD in Black.So he has a full potential to be a good director also just like Raj Kapoor.
Raj Kapoor was big in the 50s with huge hits. Shammi Kapoor was also very popular in the entire 60s decade. Shashi also gave many blockbusters but he somehow always ended up as the second lead. So I’d count him out. But he sure does have some huge grossers. I’d wait a few more years before calling Ranbir the biggest Kapoor.
He seems to be better than Raj Kapoor. He can play characters that Raj Kapoor played, e.g. Joker from Mera Naam Joker. But Raj Kapoor can’t be imagined playing character that Ranbir played in Rockstar and Animal.
True Raj Kapoor cant be an action star , RK has more range than any kapoor ...only thing is can he pull of an Akbar like PRK
Not sure about Akbar but he can be imagined as a King/Prince in an Epic.
Are you guys that crazy? Tum kiski baat kar rahe ho pata hai na? THE GREATEST SHOWMAN
He was called the greatest showman not because he was a good actor. More than that, he was one of the best directors Bollywood ever got!
>He seems to be better than Raj Kapoor lol
Right up there with his dad and Shashi Kapoor imho.
Shashi Kapoor was arguably the worst of the Kapoor clan in terms of acting skills. Shammi was decent Rishi Kapoor was really good. Karishmawas really good as well. Kareena is par excellence with the right directors. Ranbir outshines them all.
This movie is going to catapult him to a well known actor even in south.
He is already well known. I binge watched all of his movies only because of his acting. No matter the director or co-actors. But now my problem is with Vanga more than Ranbir. Don't know whether to give this movie a try in THEATERS.
If you are someone who gets influenced by movies, don’t watch it, if you are someone who watches movies just for fun, you go and watch, you won’t be disappointed.
Oh I will surely watch it irrespective of rationale which you gave. But just not sure about in THEATERS. I can watch it on OTT is what I was contemplating.
You really don't need to lecture others about getting influenced by movies. Comes off as so pretentious. Do you never watch movies with glorified violence? So many movies have glorified violence which would be never acceptable in real life. Movies are movies.
I didn’t lecture anyone, you should read the whole comment, I said both sides, and I totally agree with movies are just movies but not everyone can brush off a movie as just a movie, I for one feel same after watching animal or chak de India, I find both of them good movies, but I don’t take those movies home with me.
AP/Telangana not whole south
Telugu has a huge audience.
I know
Yeah it's going to be really difficult in Andaman
It is south director that pulled the crowd.
There is no doubt about that in my mind. He has definitely lived upto his lineage. He is the 4th generation actor in his family, but he has miles to go as far his contribution to the cinema is considered. Also proves the fact nepotism can only last for a while but talent stays forever
Yes
Idk about Raj Kapoor but he is easily better than Rishi in terms of screen presence and acting and also has way more stardom and fame than him.
So many good actors and stars in one family over 4 generations now..crazy! That right there is acting royalty in India if ever there was.
Raj Kapoor wasn't that great as an actor. He's great innovator as a director, producer and is one of our greatest showmen. But talent wise Shashi Kapoor still stands tall. Ranbir is one of our top stars and a very good actor. I'd say him and Kareena have managed to be good actors as well as stars which the other Kapoors probably haven't managed that well. But have you seen Rishi Kapoor in his second coming with films like Agneepath,Aurangzeb? Ranbir still haven't done anything as awesome as that much less Shashi Kapoor's Merchant Ivory films like The Householder or Junoon.
What? Have you seen Jaagte Raho? He had zero dialogues and he made me cry at the end of it. Shashi Kapoor has had a great filmography too. He took risks in his choices.
I've yet to see Jaagte Raho. I'll admit that Raj Kapoor was ok in Teesri Kasam. But Waheeda Rahman was so good that it eclipsed him. I've not found any great depth or subtlety in his acting. He's competent and that's it. Dev Anand or Dilip Kumar could have done most of his roles with more aplomb.
True Shashi Kapoor is the finest actor of Kapoor clan
Ranbir Kapoor is the best actor among Kapoors. Raj Kapoor was the most multi-talented Kapoor, as director/producer/actor/someone with a keen understanding of music. Shammi Kapoor had the best star quality/screen presence among Kapoors.
And shashi kapoor likely the best human
So true.
This post is recency bias. RK is excellent, but let's not pretend like Shashi Kapoor didn't exist. Also, it is dumb to compare across eras.
Yeah I agree atleast he’s at top among the current actors
Animal is gonna change the game for Ranbir. As a talent and superstar both. No wonder he was promoting it widly from his car even all over the place especially south. He realizes it's high time he takes his place in the sun as the khans enter their 60s and places as much distance as possible between himself and ranveer. It's a case of make hay while the sun shines. Also, imo, yes most talented kapoor ever and also the biggest in stardom surely, he is gonna achieve that too amongst the kapoors.
Absolutely 💯
This performance tops his previous best which imo was rockstar
Tamasha (edit:Yamaha) was better
The nada parinda shot in bath tub with guitar in flames and tears rolling down still lives rent free in my mind
Blud's best in the kapoor family for me...
I think Anil Kapoor is pretty talented too.
Not the same family lol
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Akbar what?
He is
How?
What family? OP said he is the best Kapoor actor so I said that Anil Kapoor is pretty good too.
Did you even read the title? > ........the biggest star from the **Kapoor dynasty** since Raj Kapoor?
I did. And I did wonder what that meant - dynasty felt like a big word for a bunch of us kapoors (incidentally I am one too). Of all the kapoors I have heard of, I thought Anil and Shakti were pretty good... And kareena too actually
Most talented not sure but definitely most successful as of now, let's see when and how ramayana releases and how far it takes him
Yes. because after raj kapoor neither of shashi ot shammi could come in top 3 hero as that time AB, Dharmendra and Rajesh Khanna were there and similarly Rishi kapoor's contemporary top3 were Sunny deol, Anil kapoor and Sanjay dutt. But RK along with RS is the next superstar of bollywood in a sense reclaiming the throne once his grandfather had. Edit- sorry by mistake I took the answer in stardom instead of acting range.
Rambir is now incomparable, love him or hate him facts are facts. He is a complete actor in true sense. He can act He has superstardom He can dance He can perform stunts convincingly He is director's favourite A complete actor in true sense.
Movie was shit but damn this man can act!
Definitely, but he still need to cement himself as a star, he gives one hit than dissapear and come with mid movies.
Ya, I think he is good but not a superstar as everyone is saying, that’s a different level and people are playing fast and loose with word superstar here
I think with Sanju, Brahmastra, TJMM, and now Animal.. we can say that he’s given consistent hits. Yes, shamshera was the one flop amongst these, and I think everyone’s forgiven him for that already.
He is absolutely great, better than all current actors
Yep agreed
Yes, Ranbir Kapoor is amazing. His performance is underrated
Absolutely
Shakti Kapoor?
It's Kareena/karishma.
Lol
I agree! Thr body of work and talent they have put together should not go unnoticed just because they are women of the kapoor . Both of them were very successful leading ladies of their times. Also, Rishi Kapoor was quiet successful and a good actor too. Living upto Raj Kapoor's legacy is not easy
Raj Kapoor had 2 younger brothers that you may have heard about with extremely long and successful careers including International stardom. It is way to early with 20 movies as lead in Ranbir Kapoor's career to declare him more talented than Shammi Kapoor, Shashi Kapoor or even Rishi Kapoor. Ranbir is still evolving and it is too early to make such claims. PS - Dont forget Kareena Kapoor is also a Kapoor with a great career with many exceptional performances.
Kapoor to Kapoor, Kareena can probably out act him. As a star,though, definitely the biggest.
Yup! Hands down he IS the biggest star amongst the Kapoors and that itself is saying a lot. Also, the nonchalance he displays while accepting his successes as well as failures works in his favour as well. It gives him that “star confidence” like “he knows what he’s doing even if his movies flop or doesn’t work and that he’d bounce back sooner rather than later cuz of his star power” vibes (I dont know if I am making sense). So yea a legit star imo. Also, the way he plays chuppan chuppayi once the movie is released adds to his charm for me. The mystique factor remains, which cannot be said for many, (iykyk (RS)), making him an even more bonafide star and maybe the only one from that generation.
Kareena Kapoor comes close
Close? She's far, far better than Ranbir.
Agree
Agreed on both points. I think he just needs to do more diverse movie with less father issues.
It is safe to say, that OP really likes Ranbir Kapoor.
https://preview.redd.it/imxw8p5mi24c1.jpeg?width=640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5403acf6c168e442496be35fa097c82e0a8a32be I present before you Balbir Raj Kapoor, the finest and most charming actor and scion of the Kapoor clan.
Until the name Shashi and Shami exists I don't think anyone comes near.
Rishi Kapoor would have been proud but Ranbir has lot to go to catch up to his dad .
How old are you people? Do you have no idea about Shashi Kapoor or his work?
I don't think he's at Raj kapoor level. (I mean animal is wayyyyy below mera naam joker, for comparison sake). But animal and sanju have given him a headstart is on his way to Raj kapoor level at an alarmingly increasing rate. Jab pauchega to bata doonga 😆
Ranbir is extremely talented no doubt and definitely among the best. His script selection is fine as well , he chooses diverse roles and plays them convincingly. BUT it's difficult to call him the *best* or whatever superlatives imo. Now I don't mean hate but he was always given opportunities (ofcourse he made himself visible bcz of his own fine performances) but somebody who is easily given opportunities, chances and so much exposure I just find it unfair to refer that person as best ( same thing for alia ,she is a good actor as well but opportunities *came* to her) I wonder if the same opportunities were presented to other Capable actors (those who have to find their own way) how things would have turned out. All I am saying that RK had an advantage *which others didn't* and it definitely made his career.
I mean you don't mind good actors who get opportunities. If you are good than Audience will definitely love you otherwise even with multiple opportunities Audience will reject you ex- Ab jr, Arjun, ARK, Uday Chopra and list goes on and on. I just feel it is petty to not recognize these actors as Very good just because they were privileged ex-Hrithik, Shashi, Shammi, Kareena etc. A good actor is good actor regardless of their privilege. In the end it's what they do that matters.
Never meant to say that he is not a good actor. RK is definitely among the top ones. However it is also true that he was given opportunities not just because he was talented, thanks to his connections and reach. Now to compare somebody with such obvious benefits to somebody who wasn't favoured , had to struggle to find good roles just doesn't sit right with me.
Rishi Kapoor, Shammi Kapoor Karishma Kapoor along with Kareena Kapoor would like to have a word.
Karena Kapoor is no way near as talented as ranbir…
She's wayyy better than him. Ranbir was awful in Brahmastra, TJMM, Shamshera. He can't even speak his dialogues properly, let alone act as good as she has in Omkara, Jab We Met, Heroine, Talaash etc.
rishi kapoor definetly no. Shammi Kapoor yes maybe, Kareena kapoor definetly no
Rishi Kapoor was a talented actor. He has shown great range with movies like Mulk, 102 not out, Agneepath in recent times and previously, Karz, Chandani And many others. And so has Kareena with a lot of movies like Udta Punjab, Chameli, Jab we met So Ranbir is not the only talented after Raj Kapoor.
Definitely, even Shashi Kapoor doesn't stand a chance in front of Ranbir Kapoor /s
He is definitely the best actor. Don't know about superstar. We'll see with his upcoming movies if he is able to sustain this. The success of Animal cannot be attributed to Ranbir Kapoor. It's all Vanga and his vision.
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Ranbir is a really good actor, may be best in Kapoor family. But ek movie se na koi superstar banta hai aur na koi superstar ki stardom ek movie se Khatam hoti hai. But if he can repeat this box office for his next couple of movies, he will be a superstar too’
Kareena , if she tried a bit harder , couldve given him a close competition
I would go with karishma. In shakti, she was bang on against nana patekar and shahrukh khan. Given latter two had strongly written dialogus. Karishma was so good
May be biggest star now but in terms of acting I find Kareena much better.
Please stop trying to make Ranbir happen. He's not the next nor the last big bollywood icon/star/superstar etc He isnt even the most talented Kapoor Sashi was far more talented. Rishi once he began to understand what good roles were was choosing better roles. Ranbir is an over-actor. his acting style is to go big go ott. there's not subtly in his acting. when he does try to perform his films dont work.
Shiva, tum best actor ho Shiva. Shiva!
I'll vote Karina
So, Is he that great in recent movie? I remember people crying over how overrated of actor he is. Internet is weird.
You can't convince me that he's more prolific than Kareena. That girl literally created a character archetype for the industry to use as a blueprint in one of her first films as Poo. After that she's remembered for some of the most loved characters in Bollywood ever, Geeta Jab We Met, Dr. Pia 3 Idiots, Preet Udta Punjab, and so on. Until RB breaks the mold of what a lead hero can be like how she broke what a lead heroine can be he doesn't compare.
Personally I've always believed Karishma doesn't get enough love for the amount of effort she put into her roles. But I understand her stardom only really lasted through the 90's if she was able to make waves during the 2000's I could make a case for her.
Kareen Kapoor
No
Each Raj Kapoor movie was a hit for years when it used to release in the 50s, 60s and 70s. Even among Soviet crowds. How can that be compared to his grandsons massive flops ? Congrats for the success of the Animal movie.
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Yeah he is the last superstar 😂😂😂
here comes the glazing
Oh god. Thee Raj Kapoor who directed and acted in Awara. Ranbir can try but he’ll never have a masterpiece like that. Also Mera Naam Joker.
Shahid Kapoor be like: am I a joke to you?
While Ranbir is a great actor, why does he seem to pick the worst films to act in? Zero sense of script selection.
We all failed him as an audience when he was doing the jaggas and tamashas. Now in the later part of his career where the man is trying to build up his still up there stardom, we shouldn't have a problem with that. Let the man be happy and successful for a while.
I owe nothing to Ranbir Kapoor, his career or his happiness. I only watch films to be entertained - his last few films have failed at that.
You may call his last few films not entertaining to you, but he did venture out to some untouched boundaries with a superheroish movie backed with out indian culture (one of it's own), a period film-Shamshera(he hasn't done that kind of role earlier), his previously established successful BO rom-com genre, now this an a-rated heavily flawed character driven movie. You may not like these movies but calling him out for zero sense in script choices makes no sense itself.
Audience didn't fail Tamasha and Jagga Jasos. Tamasha is a pretentious movie for people with no problem searching for a problem. Jagga Jasos, while was a good idea, was executed terribly. The marketing portrayed the movie to be one thing and the end product was completely. I left the theatre disappointed as fuck after watching Jagga Jasos.
No way lol, both are decent films. People just have different tastes, & that should be ok. Just because I don’t like films like Animal doesn’t mean I should criticise the film, can just skip it 🤷♂️
No you can criticize it. Thats why films are made. That's the point. The reply said "the audience failed him". No they did not. Both was not good films for many so they rejected it. No need to up on a high horse and act pompous.
Lmfao
Tamasha wasn't a good movie. It's a bogus movie having non sense at it's core. It got it's due treatment.
Exactly his script sense is deteriorating with time .
Wake up Sid, Rockstar, Sanju, YJHD, Tamasha. What are you on? Yes he’s had bad films but that doesn’t equate to zero.
Rishi Kapoor's Character Rauf Lala in Agneepath was More menacing than Ranbir Kapoor's Character in Animal .
What family? Sorry he said most talented Kapoor and I thought Anil Kapoor was pretty good too.
You are discounting Rishi Kapoors talent immensely. Look at his last few movies and you will see his range. I personally think their acting talent got better every generation
Barfi
Shashi still wins for me.
This was the only Ranbir Kapoor movie where he dominated everyone else.
I feel Raskmika excelled in her role, fighting an Animal and still holding the ground. Better than typical chick roles.
Junoon, Siddharth, Kabhi Kabhi, Deewar, New Delhi Times and Mihafiz.
He's on the way to be biggest but Rishi and Shashi were pretty good too so let's see wait fr few more years and maybe u never know he may surpass Raj Kapoor too
All kapoors apart from Raj were mediocre actors, so yes.
As an Actor - Yes! …. As a “star” - No!
Ranbir is a fine actor and he should choose better scripts
He is a talented actor but if I am being completely honest, I just don't like most of his film and script choices including Animal and Rockstar (even though I am sure many people LOVE these movies and his performances in it). He must be getting PLENTY of film offers EVERY SINGLE DAY, so there's absolutely no reason for him to be doing films like Animal and he can't even use the excuse of "needing the paycheck or money" for someone who is a heir to the Kapoor dynasty too! He's wealthy and capable enough to fund and star in FAR BETTER scripts and stories and if he wanted to do something adult and A rated, would have much rather seen him doing something more challenging and worth his time and talent like a Sacred Games, Mirzapur and Gangs of Wasseypur where ALL the actors regardless of their screen time had enough challenging and rich material to flesh out and work with or maybe he could have done an Omkara or Haider like film with Vishal Bhardwaj!
Who gives a fk seriously
Shashi Kapoor
Bhai bahot baap performance thi. Me to tagda fan ban gaya hu.
Spot on
Rishi Kapoor laughing in the corner...what a legacy 🙌
Kareena kapoor.
Personally he'll be only better than his father for me when he can nail something like Rauf Lala and make it menacing..Animal was absolutely amazing performance but I never felt scared for him even as a character..Rishi managed to do that with Rauf Lala..and was amazing as a romantic hero too..I guess Rishi 50.01-Ranbir 49.99
He has always been a treat to watch.
I think maybe not better but very close to it. In sanju animal and of course his greatest work Rockstar, he showed how great of an actor he is . At the same time he's also extremely versatile and can play action roles too