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Ranbir Kapoor Reflects on Grandfather Raj Kapoor’s Legacy at International Film Festival of India


Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor shared memories about his grandfather, pioneering Indian filmmaker Raj Kapoor, at IFFI Goa.

Kapoor highlighted his grandfather’s creative resilience, particularly after the commercial failure of “Mera Naam Joker” (1970). Kapoor, whose own acting credits include “Animal,” “Barfi” and “Wake Up Sid,” expressed interest in directing eventually, though he noted the challenge of following in his grandfather’s footsteps. I produced a movie called ‘Jagga Jasoos,’ which, again, didn’t work at the box office, but, it’s something which definitely I have a burning ambition.

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