Ranbir Kapoor Doesn’t Carry Even 1% of His Legacy!

By ultapaltakhabar Dec 9, 2025 0

In a candid chat, Piyush Mishra reveals why Ranbir Kapoor is “nanga besharam,” remembers Irrfan with emotion, and hints at the magic unfolding in Bhansali’s upcoming epic Love & War.

Ranbir Kapoor may come from the first family of Bollywood, but if Piyush Mishra is to be believed, the actor carries none of the weight that comes with the iconic Kapoor surname. In a fiery, unexpectedly emotional conversation with The Lallantop, the actor-writer opened up about his experiences working with Ranbir in Rockstar and Tamasha, calling the star “light,” “free,” and “shockingly unburdened” by the legacy he was born into.

And coming from Mishra — a man known for blunt honesty, sharp wit and zero sugar-coating — this is high praise.

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“Ranbir Doesn’t Carry Even 1% of His Legacy” — Mishra Drops a Stunning Statement

Talk about a glowing review that comes with a punchline.

Describing Ranbir Kapoor on set, Piyush Mishra said the actor embodies sincerity during a shot — but the moment the scene ends, he transforms into someone almost childlike in spirit.

“He is completely light, completely free,” Mishra said, visibly amused. “Arre, don’t even ask — that guy is something else.”

Then came the line now echoing across Bollywood fan circles:
“Itna nanga besharam aadmi maine aaj tak nahi dekha!”

Not in the scandalous sense — but in the sense of being emotionally unfiltered, fearless, and unaffected by stardom. According to Mishra, Ranbir doesn’t behave like someone carrying the pressure of four generations of legendary filmmakers and actors, from Prithviraj Kapoor to Raj Kapoor to Rishi Kapoor.

“He comes from such a long, long legacy… but none of that burdens him. Not even 1%,” Mishra emphasized.

In an industry obsessed with image control, where star kids are expected to constantly “prove” themselves, Mishra’s confession is both refreshing and surprisingly intimate.

Behind the Scenes of Rockstar & Tamasha: “He Shocked Me From Day One”

Piyush Mishra first worked with Ranbir Kapoor on Imtiaz Ali’s Rockstar — a film that changed Ranbir’s career graph forever — and later reunited with him on Tamasha.

Mishra said he expected Ranbir to be a typical star kid, weighed down by the Kapoor legacy. Instead, he found someone who switched effortlessly between intense performance and off-camera ease.

“He’s extremely sincere during a shot,” Mishra explained. “And the second the director says ‘cut’, he becomes this carefree boy who doesn’t care about anything at all.”

The statement once again reinforces what industry insiders often say but rarely on record:
Ranbir doesn’t act like Bollywood royalty — he acts like someone who simply loves cinema.

A Tender Moment: Piyush Mishra Remembers Irrfan Khan

While the chat was filled with lighthearted anecdotes about Ranbir, the mood shifted when the conversation turned to the late Irrfan Khan — Mishra’s co-actor in Haasil.

The loss, even after four years, still stings.

“He left too soon, yaar. It hurts a lot… he was such a great actor,” Mishra said, pausing, clearly emotional.

He shared that though he and Irrfan were not extremely close, they shared deep mutual respect.
“To be honest, he wasn’t that close a friend of mine — not the way he was with Tigmanshu Dhulia or Vishal Bhardwaj,” Mishra said. “We told each other, ‘You did good work.’ That’s where a bond formed.”

He described Irrfan as young, full of potential, and gone far too early. Mishra also extended heartfelt wishes for Irrfan’s sons, saying, “May God make his sons great actors.”

Irrfan Khan passed away on 29 April 2020 after complications from a colon infection (colitis), stemming from his battle with neuroendocrine tumour — one of the most heartbreaking losses in Indian cinema.

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Ranbir Kapoor’s Next Big Move: Bhansali’s Love & War

While Piyush Mishra’s comments have created a huge buzz online — with fans revisiting Rockstar clips and praising Ranbir’s authenticity — the actor himself is busy with one of the biggest films of his career.

Ranbir Kapoor will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ambitious epic Love & War, co-starring his wife Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The film has been trending ever since the announcement, and insiders say Bhansali is crafting something “visually massive and emotionally explosive.”

With Ranbir fresh off the thunderous success of Animal and riding high on critical love, Love & War is being positioned as one of 2025’s most anticipated releases.

Rumours from the set hint at:

A grand Bhansali-scale romance
A complex love triangle
Monumental music
And Ranbir in a fierce, emotionally heavy role

If Mishra’s observations about Ranbir being “light and free” are anything to go by, that might just be the secret sauce behind Ranbir’s ability to dive into roles without breaking under pressure.

Fans React: “This Is Why Ranbir Is Built Different!”

The internet wasted no time turning Mishra’s quotes into viral snippets.

Fans of Ranbir celebrated Mishra’s “nanga besharam” remark, interpreting it as a sign of Ranbir’s rare vulnerability, lack of ego, and unique emotional openness.

Film buffs praised Mishra for saying what many quietly believe:
Ranbir Kapoor is one of Bollywood’s rare actors who carry a colossal legacy but behave like a newcomer hungry for craft.

Meanwhile, old interviews of Irrfan and Ranbir began resurfacing — a bittersweet reminder of two performers who redefined modern Indian cinema in different ways.

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