Dissecting Ranbir Kapoor: Why When We See RK, We See Our Own Reflection in Him

Most newcomers in Bollywood today are children of yesteryears’ stars. The contribution of the older generation of actors/directors to Indian cinema has gained them credibility and friends in the industry. Be it Varun Dhawan, Sonam Kapoor, Shraddha Kapoor or Tiger Shroff, these Bollywood ‘babies’ had it easy because of their parents. But among this crowd of actors, there’s a leader. And that is Ranbir Kapoor.

Being a ‘Kapoor’ is not easy. For a family that has served Hindi cinema for years (they are the First Family, after all), on the onset it might look like all glam but what use if one fails to live up to it?

This lad – Ranbir Kapoor, please stand up – has not only carried the legacy forward but carved out his place in the industry to leave his own mark. Simply put, we don’t call Ranbir Kapoor RK Junior, like we call Abhishek Bachchan AB Junior.

Ranbir sure carries a legacy but does not let that restrict or define him. He could have chosen the easy way out – continue to be a lover boy and romance the women with his irresistible charm which he did with such brio in Bachna Ae Haseeno. But by doing movies like Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year, where he had to sport a turban and beard, or Rockstar, where he played the rebel, Ranbir has time and again proved his versatility.

Genetically, he might be a prodigy but with high competition in Bollywood (what with a plethora of newcomers) it’s not easy to be ranked numero uno every year. After Saawariya, there could have been an easy downfall. An actor can control his career by choosing what, who and how he wants to portray.

Talent can make him dance to item numbers but playing the role of Murphy in Barfi is both an act of courage and hard work and vision and ambition. The risks Ranbir has taken have opened up opportunities and areas of exploration for him, something we don’t see a lot from established actors.

While the older generations in India are basking in the glory of Khans, this Kapoor is redefining Indian cinema for the youth. Young India today is energetic and impatient. They want to move out of their comfort zone and pave the charter of their own lives. When they see a Sid become a photographer, a Harpreet become a successful salesman, a Jordan cry his heart out and a Kabir explore the world, they see their lives on screen. The roles Ranbir Kapoor has played are realities of young Indians or illusions they create for themselves. A performer is only successful when his audience can connect with him – and this man leaves no stone unturned.

There have been the likes of Saawariya and Besharam in his career that have not tainted his reputation but only made him shine stronger. Assisting Sanjay Leela Bhansali on the sets of Black was with the selfish reason to get cast in the director’s next. Each decision and step was taken one at a time with caution.

From the confused youngster in the coming-of-age Wake Up Sid to the man trying to find meaning in life in Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani, Ranbir Kapoor has explicitly stated that he is not simply a hero – but an artist.

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