The complicated yet deep relationship between the late actor Rishi Kapoor and his son Ranbir Kapoor has long been a subject of candid conversation in Bollywood. Now, actor-writer Viveck Vaswani has added a new layer to that story, revealing in a recent interview that the late legendary actor was often irritated with Ranbir and that the younger Kapoor had simply grown used to it over time. Vaswani also shared observations about Rishi’s notoriously moody temperament. Here is everything Vaswani shared.
Viveck Vaswani on Rishi Kapoor’s moody nature
While speaking with Vickey Lalwani, Viveck reflected on Rishi Kapoor’s temperament, describing him as a person whose mood often dictated his interactions. He said, “He was born like that, he was moody. Once you accept that he is moody, you can get along with him perfectly. But, with the good people, he was very good. He was excellent with me. He was fond of most people. He was very fond of Vinod Khanna.”Vaswani elaborated on the unique dynamic between the father and son, noting that Rishi Kapoor maintained a state of constant exasperation rather than true malice. He explained, “He was continuously aggravated with Ranbir. He felt that because he is his son, he had to be aggravated with him. Never angry, only aggravated, very irritated. He was like that with everybody.”When questioned if this behavior ever bothered Ranbir, he clarified that the actor took it in stride, having grown up with that temperament. He noted, “No, no. He was used to it since he was born. He used to laugh. He used to say, ‘See, he is going to shout at me again. Just let me stand here’.”
Ranbir Kapoor on how fatherhood changed him
In an earlier video posted on PNG Jewels’ YouTube channel, the ‘Animal’ star reflected on how his perspective on fatherhood contrasts with that of his late father, Rishi Kapoor. He shared, “My father’s relationship with me had a little bit of distance; it was not like a friendship, because that’s how that generation was; there was a glass wall. But now, differently with my child, I want to break that glass wall. I want to be a friend to her, give her the wings to fly in whichever direction she wants.”
Rishi Kapoor’s demise
Rishi Kapoor breathed his last in Mumbai on April 30, 2020, after courageously battling leukemia for a long time.
Ranbir Kapoor’s next film ‘Ramayana’
Up next, Ranbir Kapoor will appear in Nitesh Tiwari’s much-awaited mythological drama, ‘Ramayana’. The makers recently unveiled his first look as Lord Rama. The film is scheduled to release in theatres this Diwali.
