Ranbir Kapoor opened up about taking on one of the most closely followed roles in Hindi cinema, Lord Rama, during a Diwali special of Kaun Banega Crorepati. Speaking with Amitabh Bachchan, Kapoor said that when the offer for Ramayana came to him, he understood it was more than a role — it was ‘a huge responsibility’.
Kapoor’s comments came during the show’s festival episode, a setting that put him in a reflective mood. Rather than promoting the film, he used the platform to talk about what the part demanded from him internally.
For an audience that treats the text with deep reverence, those words matter. Ramayana adaptations carry an unusual burden: the actor is not just playing a character but stepping into a figure whose story is part of daily worship for millions. Kapoor’s admission gives fans a rare look at the personal stakes behind the epic’s casting.
Fear came first
Kapoor said the first emotion he felt was not excitement but fear. He questioned whether he was deserving of the part and whether he could do justice to it. As he explained to Bachchan, the faith of crores of people is connected to Lord Shri Ram.
The honesty of that doubt is notable. Lead actors often present casting news with confidence; Kapoor instead described a moment of genuine self-examination before he accepted the role.
From anxiety to gratitude
That fear soon changed shape. Kapoor said the responsibility became gratitude because the opportunity arrived at a meaningful point in his life. He framed it as a chance to become a better actor and, more importantly, a better human being.
During the same period, Kapoor became a father for the first time when his daughter Raha was born. He called the timing ‘God’s gift’ — an opportunity to understand Ramayana more deeply and to work with a team he described as beautiful people.
That framing matters because it connects a grand mythological figure to a personal milestone. By tying the Ramayana to fatherhood, Kapoor makes the scale of the story feel immediate rather than distant.
Learning rather than imitating
Kapoor was careful not to claim he could become like Lord Ram. Instead, he said that learning from the ideals of the figure is ‘a big thing for all of us’. The comment shifts the focus from performance to personal growth, which is likely to resonate with the show’s festival audience.
For viewers, the conversation is a chance to see the actor reflect before the film arrives:
- Kapoor said the offer felt like a responsibility, not just a job.
- His first reaction was fear; he questioned his own worthiness.
- The fear turned to gratitude after he became father to daughter Raha.
- The special airs October 29-30 at 9:00 PM on Sony Entertainment Television.
The KBC appearance offers an early sense of how seriously its lead is taking the part — and why he says he is grateful to have been chosen.
Source: Filmibeat