Despite being one of Bollywood’s biggest superstars, Ranbir Kapoor’s upbringing remained grounded, thanks to Rishi Kapoor’s strict lessons on money and discipline. From surviving on a tight budget in the US to commuting by public transport in India, those experiences shaped him—now reflected in his stellar career and ambitious upcoming slate Ranbir Kapoor is widely regarded as one of the biggest superstars of his generation having delivered successful films like Animal, Tu and Brahmāstra: Part One -Shiva, Sanju, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil etc. Yet, behind the fame and box office numbers lies a grounded upbringing shaped by his late father, veteran actor Rishi Kapoor, who ensured that privilege never translated into entitlement.In a candid conversation on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, Ranbir opened up about the strict financial lessons his father imposed early in his life. When Ranbir was studying at an acting school in the United States, Rishi Kapoor put him on a remarkably tight budget that forced him to live like any other student. His allowance was so limited that it covered little more than a basic McDonald’s meal for lunch and dinner.
Ranbir Kapoor Faces Angry Paparazzi As His Team Blocks Cameras!
The intention, Ranbir revealed, was never punishment but perspective. Rishi Kapoor wanted his son to understand the value of money and discipline.The lessons didn’t stop when Ranbir returned to India. After he began his career as an assistant director under Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Black, his father enforced another reality check. Rishi Kapoor took away Ranbir’s car, forcing him to commute by public transport. He also stopped his pocket money entirely, making sure his son experienced financial constraint even while stepping into the film industry.Professionally, Ranbir Kapoor has an exciting lineup ahead. He will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, co-starring Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. This will be followed by Nitesh Tiwari’s ambitious Ramayan, featuring Sai Pallavi. He is also set to return as Ranvijay in Animal Park, the sequel to Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga. Additionally, Ranbir is in discussions for Dhoom 4 and there are also talks about Brahmāstra 2 with Ayan Mukerji.