Ranbir Kapoor Movies, TV Shows, and Filmography
Ranbir Kapoor
Acting
Biography
Ranbir Kapoor, born on September 28, 1982, in Mumbai, India, is a prominent actor in contemporary Hindi cinema. He hails from the illustrious Kapoor family, often regarded as Bollywood’s first family, which has shaped Indian cinema for generations. His grandfather Raj Kapoor was a legendary actor-director, and his father Rishi Kapoor was a celebrated actor, while his mother Neetu Singh is also a respected actress. This cinematic lineage gave Ranbir early exposure to the world of films and storytelling. Ranbir was formally trained in acting at the Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute in New York, which gave him a foundation in method acting. He made his Bollywood debut with “Saawariya” (2007), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Although the film didn’t perform well commercially, critics noticed his potential. He gained his first major commercial and critical success with “Wake Up Sid” (2009) and “Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani” (2009), showcasing his versatility in portraying both relatable and quirky characters. Over the years, Ranbir has built a reputation for choosing diverse roles. He has played everything from a troubled musician in “Rockstar” (2011) to a historical figure in “Besharam” (2013) and a gangster in “Barfi!” (2012), earning praise for his emotional depth and naturalistic style. His performances have won him multiple Filmfare Awards, India’s most prestigious film honours. Apart from his acting, Ranbir is known for his charismatic personality and down-to-earth demeanour. Media and fans often highlight his humility despite fame. He has been linked romantically with high-profile actresses, most notably Deepika Padukone and is currently married to Alia Bhatt, another leading Bollywood star. Ranbir Kapoor also carries a modern Bollywood image—blending artistic talent with commercial appeal, making him a favourite of both filmmakers and audiences. Outside the cinema, he supports charitable causes and is admired for his fashion sense, often setting trends in the Indian entertainment industry. In essence, Ranbir Kapoor represents a blend of legacy, talent, and contemporary charm, making him one of the most influential actors of his generation in India. For anyone trying to understand modern Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor is a name that defines both innovation and tradition in acting.
Filmography Movies
Acting
Wake Up Sid
Wake Up Sid! is the story of a lazy Mumbai college student who does absolutely nothing, with a turn of events will Sid realize his potential in this world and become a success in the fast-paced life of Mumbai.
Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani
When his love interest doesn't show up for a meeting, a man and his friends go to Goa in order to find her, where they discover she loves someone else.
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year
Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year is the sometimes thoughtless, sometimes thoughtful story of a fresh graduate trying to find a balance between the maddening demands of the 'professional' way, and the way of his heart - and stumbling upon a crazy way which turned his world upside down, and his career right side up. Welcome to the world of sales boss!
Bachna Ae Haseeno
Raj is a heartbreaker. His love stories with Mahi, Radhika and Gayatri finally teach him about love and life in their own sweet, sexy and sassy way.
Anjaana Anjaani
Akash and Kiara are trying to find luck in their life after several failed attempts to be successful in their careers and in love. Fed up, they both decide to commit suicide by jumping off a bridge. However, both land up on the same bridge at the same time.
Raajneeti
It is the story of a fiercely fought election campaign, where money power and corruption are the accepted norms, and where treachery and manipulation are routinely used weapons. As the personal drama of these conflict-ridden characters unfolds against this gritty backdrop, love and friendship become mere baits, and relationships get sacrificed at the altar of political alignments. The darkness that rises from their souls threatens to envelope all that they hold precious. Until eventually, in the crescendo of increasing violence, the line between good and evil blurs, making it impossible to distinguish heroes from villains. Raajneeti is the story of Indian democracy. And its ugly underside. It is about politics. And beyond.
Saawariya
Two souls arrive in a small town, one on vacation, the other to meet a lover. They spend the most magical dream-like days of their lives in that town... with each other.
A Passion to Love
A short film directed and acted by Ranbir Kapoor
Family - A Made at Home Short Film
Presenting ‘Family’, a made-at-home short film featuring Amitabh Bachchan, Rajnikanth, Ranbir Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Alia Bhatt, Chiranjeevi, Mohanlal, Mammootty, Sonalee Kulkarni, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Shiva Rajkumar & Diljit Dosanjh, virtually directed by Prasoon Pandey.
Rockstar
College student Janardhan is a simpleton who desperately seeks inspiration for the musician inside him. Although heartbreak helps him reach his goal, it also leads him to self-destruction.
Production
Brahmāstra Part One: Shiva
The story of Shiva – a young man on the brink of an epic love, with a girl named Isha. But their world is turned upside down when Shiva learns that he has a mysterious connection to the Brahmāstra... and a great power within him that he doesn’t understand just yet - the power of Fire.
Besharam
Babli is a street smart car mechanic living in a Delhi orphanage. He is charming and lives life to the fullest. He also steals cars to support his orphanage. He has no sense of right or wrong till he unwittingly hurts the love of his life, Tara. Babli realizes that there is no right way of doing the wrong thing. Babli sets out to fix all the wrongs in his life and he continues to be shameless about it.
Black
Unable to see, hear, or speak after a childhood illness, a young woman grows up prone to violent outbursts until an eccentric tutor changes her life.
Bombay Velvet
An ordinary man, who goes against all odds to forge his own destiny and become a star in the glittering sky of 'Bombay,' thriving on jazz and violence.
Jagga Jasoos
A gifted teenage detective searches for his missing father with his ladylove assistant.
A Passion to Love
A short film directed and acted by Ranbir Kapoor
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