Can't keep talking about what I'm doing: Ranbir

CAN'T KEEP TALKING ABOUT WHAT I'M DOING'

7 Jun 2015
Hindustan Times (Mumbai)
Shalvi Mangaokar shalvi. mangaokar@ hindustantimes. com

Ranbir Kapoor admits that he has "always been an introvert"; says he keeps a tab on the work of his contemporaries and takes keen interest in knowing what's happening in the film industry

In a span of about eight years in Bollywood, Ranbir Kapoor has evolved as one of the most sought-after actors in the industry. He has carved a niche for himself with the versatile roles he has essayed. But despite being popular and having a huge fan base, the actor " unlike most of his contemporaries " hasn't hired a PR agency to manage his public image. Ranbir talks about being a recluse, watching the works of other Bollywood actors, and more.

Despite your stardom, you are a recluse. Why?

Maybe I am, and Imtiaz (Ali, director) says that too. He says "beware", because it's not a good thing to be a recluse, especially for an actor. I guess that's always been my personality; I've always been an introvert. But somewhere, I find a channel through my work to express myself. I can't express myself through an interview, or through Twitter, or any social network platform. I can't keep talking about what I'm doing.

But wouldn't you want to change that?

I'm not doing this intentionally; I don't want to be a recluse, it's in my personality. Also, as an actor, you should maintain certain amount of mystery around you. Too much exposure about your life can be detrimental because the audience can get bored of you.

When almost everyone around you has a publicist to take care of their image, why don't you have one?

I did have a publicist initially, but then I realised that it's a dirty game. Even though you don't put anything about yourself, your PR people fight with others in the field. They plant things and then you take the blame for it. You're the name behind it. But I think a good PR for me would be to keep me away from the news. I think to just come back with a movie, start talking about it, would be good PR. But, I have no negativity towards it; I don't think I'm saving the world. I'm not a doctor or the president of this country. I'm an actor and people want to know about my life, like how I probably want to know what Leonardo DiCaprio is doing, or what Jennifer Lawrence is up to when she's not doing a film.

Do you keep a tab on the work of your contemporaries?

I have a lot of interest in what's happening in the film industry. I always want to know what films are happening and what work my contemporaries are doing. This is because I have a competitive streak in me, and it's not in a negative way. That streak inspires me and pushes me to do better in my films. And when I see a good performance by any of my contemporaries, or my seniors, I feel jealous. I feel jealous in a way that I think, "Why am I not a part of this film?" I'm not a recluse in a way that I shut off from the world and sit at home. I'm aware of what's happening around me.

Do you think you have changed over the years you have spent in the industry?

I guess we've all grown up. It's been over seven years now and I've had about 11 or 12 releases so far, so I understand things better. I stress and panic less. But I don't think I've changed much. I have my own world that I'm creating, and I'm happy.

HT

this is a recycled interview. i have heard him say all these things before.

Sounds like he needs to reevaluate his equation with his nonexistent PR or his management or Katrina's PR. Lately there has been a lot of focus in his personal life and whether he's getting married this year, next year or ever.

He's just put Katrina under the bus by implying she releases all those articles on their relationship

Well he kept telling what he was doing till BV... Abhi silence of the lambs?

lol what is left to talk now ?😆already talked abt ABCD girlfriends to organic marriage..

HAHA Yeah you dont like PR game thats why you dnt do it yourself but but but your Girlfriend does it for you! 😆 How was Salad Biru??

He needs to stop saying he wants there to be an air of mystery about him...such a joke when the details of what happens inside his house are released every other day

Originally posted by: swati82

He needs to stop saying he wants there to be an air of mystery about him...such a joke when the details of what happens inside his house are released every other day

Yea he's full of it. Talking about how you had a dysfunctional relationship with your father and mentioning that you relate to the main character in The Stranger is very contradictory to maintain mystery. He's confused between wanting privacy and trying to pretend to be cool, and he's nuts.

good. I hate when actors let cameras into their homes and give out press releases about what they are going to do the next 24 hours.