Ranbir Kapoor was recently seen in Netflix’s Dining With The Kapoors. The episode paid ode to Raj Kapoor’s legacy, with the entire Kapoor family reuniting for a lunch gathering. However, Ranbir is now facing backlash after a video from the show surfaced, allegedly showing him enjoying dishes such as fish curry, junglee mutton, and paya during the family meal. Netizens criticised him for contradicting claims that he has adopted a sattvik lifestyle for Ramayana.
About Ranbir Kapoor’s video
In the clip, Armaan Jain is seen serving fish curry, rice, and junglee mutton to the family seated at the table. Ranbir appears alongside Neetu Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Rima Jain, Saif Ali Khan, and other Kapoor family members. The video quickly went viral, sparking debate on social media. However, all the shots in the show were wide shots, and the camera never focused on Ranbir’s plate. Despite this, many users accused Ranbir’s publicity team of misrepresenting his lifestyle choices for promotional reasons.
In a 2023 interview, Ranbir said he had changed his lifestyle after becoming a father. He shared, “Right now my focus is just to spend time with my daughter. I have changed a lot of my lifestyle. I have quit smoking, drinking. I have become vegetarian and I am doing a lot of yoga and meditation. So, I’m really trying to clean up my life. In my 40s, trying to be healthy for my kid and for myself.”
Netizens react
Fans have targeted Ranbir’s PR team for pushing the narrative. One comment read, “Ranbir Kapoor’s PR team claimed he gave up non-vegetarian food out of respect for playing Lord Ram in the Ramayana movie, but he is seen enjoying fish curry, mutton, and paya with his family. Ranbir Kapoor has the most effective PR in Bollywood. DiningWithTheKapoors.”
Another user wrote, “I think PR teams of Bollywood actors should be fired, especially that of RK and Alia Bhatt. What was the need to make claims of leaving non-veg and drinks for the role? Who asked? If they had kept their mouth shut at that time, they wouldn’t be facing this unnecessary heat now.”
About Ramayana
Nitesh Tiwari’s magnum opus is one of the most anticipated upcoming films. Ranbir Kapoor stars as Ram, while Sai Pallavi plays Sita. Yash takes on the role of Ravana, with Sunny Deol and Ravie Dubey appearing as Hanuman and Lakshman respectively in Ramayana. The film also features Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha, and Indira Krishnan. The first instalment is set to release in 2026.
