Sanju is unstoppable at the box office and nobody can be prouder than daddy Rishi Kapoor. He is all praises for his son. Ranbir Kapoor had once said that his father rarely praises any of his performances but this time it’s a different story. We have been seeing videos of Rishi Kapoor getting overwhelmed by his son’s performance in Sanju as Sanjay Dutt.
Talking to DNA in the wake of Sanju's success, Rishi Kapoor discusses how much appreciation Ranbir’s performance is garnering and that he’s (Rishi Kapoor) been getting congratulatory messages from friends and fans. He also talks about how impressed he is by Vicky Kaushal.
“Compliments have been pouring in for Ranbir from varied quarters. I was at the lounge at Dubai airport en route to Mumbai from Mauritius when a bunch of passengers, who had caught the film overseas, walked up to me and showered praises on my son...I was pleasantly surprised by Ranbir’s performance as Sanjay Dutt. It was subtle, sincere and so accurate.”Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor’s father
Ranbir Kapoor’s last box office hit was Yeh Jawaani Hi Deewani in 2013. Talking about Ranbir's unusual choice of films, daddy Rishi recalls how people would underestimate him.
“In the past, I have heard many people berate Ranbir for his unusual choice of films. From the time he did Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year (2009) till Barfi (2012), he’s had his share of detractors, who have been unkind to some of the movies that he did. Let me be honest, on a few occasions, even I used to think that perhaps my son had got it all wrong.”Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor’s father
But he further talks about how he never interfered in his work. But today he is a proud father.
“I salute his brave choices. I also thank people from across the globe who have showered their love and praise on him.”Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir Kapoor’s father
(Source: DNA)
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