Ranbir Kapoor is a chameleon when it comes to acting: a romantic hero one day, an intense character the next. Now he’s gearing up to play the divine role of Lord Ram in Ramayana. But for this mythological extravaganza, Ranbir had to let go of another mega role, and it was none other than the biopic of the musical genius himself, Kishore Kumar!
Anurag Basu reveals Ranbir Kapoor exited the Kishore Kumar biopic to pursue Ramayana.
In an interview with BBC that has fans spinning, director Anurag Basu shares that Ranbir was torn between two films: playing the legendary Kishore da or stepping into the divine shoes of Maryada Purushottam. He chose the bow and arrow over the mic and melody.
The director shared, “Both of us keep trying. It’s just not happening. He’s also doing quite a lot of films.”
Ranbir and Basu have created pure magic in the past, remember Barfi! The chaotic charm of Jagga Jasoos? So obviously, fans were hyped for another round. But schedules clashed, and destiny had other plans, like an epic bow-wielding version of Ranbir that’s going to drop in Ramayana not once, but twice across two Diwalis (2026 and 2027, mark it!).
According to Basu, “Ranbir had a choice in life. And poor guy, it was such a tough choice for him—Kishore or Ramayana. Which one to start first. It was a very tough decision for him. And then he chose Ramayana. I think it was the right decision.”
Given the mega-budget and mytho-divine surrounding Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, and the pressure of living up to Kishore Kumar’s legacy, his apprehension is understandable.
Kishore Biopic: Enter Mr. Perfectionist?
Now here’s a potential plot twist: Buzz has it that Anurag Basu is sliding the Kishore Kumar script towards Aamir Khan. The director confirmed meetings have happened, but played coy on locking the cast. “I’ve been trying to make this film for the last ten years,” he said, “but I don’t want to jinx it by talking too much before it’s official,” he said. If Aamir signs on, this could go from shelved to showtime real quick.
Meanwhile, let’s hope Basu finally finds his Kishore – be it Aamir or another legend-in-waiting.
Until then, get ready for some divinely dramatic Ranbir moments and keep your fingers crossed that Basu’s decade-old dream finally hits the clapboard!
Stay Tuned with Social Kandura!
Social Kandura is your go-to guide for everything Bollywood in Dubai. We keep you updated on the latest events, movie releases, and insider news. We ensure you never miss a moment of the action. Follow us on social media, sign up for our newsletter, and be a part of Dubai’s vibrant Bollywood community.
