Ranbir Kapoor turns a year older today on September 28, 2024! On this special occasion, we celebrate not just his stellar acting, like his performance in the Tamasha movie, but also his intriguing life off-screen. Known for his private nature, this Bollywood heartthrob has a wealth of lesser-known stories.
Let’s dive into 10 facts about Ranbir Kapoor that show us a side of him beyond the limelight.
1. Obsession with 8
If you’re a fan of Ranbir Kapoor movies, you probably already know the fact, that he has an obsession with the number 8. It primarily started with the fact that his mother’s birthday falls on July 8. Later on, he also expressed that he loves how the number 8 has a fluid and elegant design while representing infinity. Ranbir even had a single-digit plate with the number 8 on the first Jeep he bought in the early 2000s.
2. Passion for Football
One of Ranbir’s biggest passions outside of acting is football. He is a part of the All Stars Football Club and regularly plays in charity football matches alongside Abhishek Bachchan, Kartik Aaryan, Aparshakti Khurana, and others.
3. First to Graduate
While most know that Ranbir is named Ranbir Raj Kapoor after his grandfather, the legendary Raj Kapoor, did you know he’s the first to graduate from the Kapoor clan? Yes, Ranbir is the first male to graduate from Class 10 and finish college from his family.
4. The Rockstar Learner
Ranbir is an avid music enthusiast. He took classes for 2 years and knows how to play the Tabla. Moreover, while filming for the Rockstar movie, Ranbir learned to play the guitar to get into the role. Many said he carried around the instrument with him and could be seen strumming it every once in a while.
5. Starting Alongside Rishi Kapoor
You know Ranbir Kapoor from his debut film as a leading actor, but did you know he started as an assistant director as well? That’s right, Ranbir Kapoor began his journey in the film industry as the assistant director for Prem Granth starring his father Rishi Kapoor.
6. Nasal Deviated Septum
Ranbir Kapoor suffers from a condition called Nasal Deviated Septum, a condition where the nasal septum is slightly shifted to one side. This makes him eat and talk at a rapid pace. Instead of opting for surgery, Ranbir decided to embrace this as a unique aspect of himself.
7. Number Nerd
Did you know that the heartthrob and apparent casanova of Bollywood is also a number nerd? Ranbir Kapoor has a peculiar habit of adding up the digits of the number plates he sees while traveling in his car.
8. An Expert Mimic
Besides being an incredible actor, Ranbir also does exceptional mimicry of Shah Rukh Khan, Hrithik Roshan, and Sanjay Dutt. In fact, the world got a glimpse of it in Sanjay’s biopic led by Ranbir.
9. An Avid Reader
Ranbir has a great love for reading, especially biographies and autobiographies. He’s shared that reading about the lives of other successful people inspires him to approach life and his career with a broader perspective. He had once revealed that his favorite book is Kurt Cobain’s biography, Heavier Than Heaven.
10. Made 300 Short Films
Ranbir spent a significant time in New York City during his acting training at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. That’s when he made about 300 short films, making him an avid filmmaker as well.
We hope you enjoyed reading these interesting facts about Ranbir Kapoor as much as we loved curating them. Now, as this Anjaana Anjaani actor continues to entertain us with his captivating performances on-screen, these off-screen insights show that he is more than just a talented actor. Cheers to celebrating the amazing human he is! Happy Birthday, Ranbir Kapoor!