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Ranbir Kapoor openly admits to benefiting from nepotism, acknowledging that his family background provided him with opportunities. He humorously points out the irony of complaining about his 'amazing life' due to this advantage, but stresses that success is often downplayed when attributed to family connections. He criticizes actors who speak on serious topics, noting that their opinions are often dismissed. He also talks about the media's perception of star kids discussing nepotism.
Ranbir discusses the extensive delays and chaotic production of 'Jagga Jasoos,' describing director Anurag Basu's process as 'disorganized chaos.' He shares an anecdote about how the film's production time was measured by his nephew's age. He expresses regret about co-producing the film due to the lack of control and the irresponsibility of the process, particularly concerning time and money investment. Despite the difficulties, he's happy to have produced a film of this scale in India.
Ranbir reflects on the impact of films like 'Bombay Velvet,' sharing that he received 'condolence messages' and felt immense pressure after its failure. He describes how other prominent actors would offer unusual support. He states that while he is spoiled by his support system, he still has opportunities despite setbacks. He also touches upon the controversy surrounding Fawad Khan's role in 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil,' defending his artistic contribution against political sentiment.
Ranbir talks about how he now finds humor in the repetitive and often misconstrued questions from the media, particularly regarding his relationships and past failures. He mentions the persistent questions about Katrina Kaif, nepotism, his flop films, his father's tweets, and his absence from social media. He also discusses how Wikipedia erroneously listed Shah Rukh Khan as headlining Jagga Jasoos.
Ranbir shares a cringeworthy story from seventh grade where he used a cheesy line ('Do you trust me?') to get his first kiss on a terrace. Another host shares his experience with a long-distance relationship, making expensive phone calls. Ranbir then addresses blind items, calling them 'scum of the earth' and noting how he is often unfairly implicated. He expresses frustration when his parents are dragged into gossip, emphasizing their hard-earned respect.
Ranbir reveals that this is his first time being single since he was 13 and enjoys the freedom. He jokingly considers joining Tinder. He discusses the challenge of interacting with people genuinely due to his fame, relying on close friends like Ayan and Katrina for honest feedback. He clarifies his 'mansplaining' incident with Katrina, explaining his intention was to help her during an interview, which she appreciated despite the press's interpretation.
Ranbir states he is done with roles involving 'self-discovery' or 'coming-of-age,' seeking new types of characters. He reflects on how his father often criticized his 'esoteric' film choices, citing 'Rockstar' as an example. He also recounts the unexpected failure of 'Rocket Singh: Salesman of the Year' compared to 'Wake Up Sid' and 'Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani.' He explains his method for politely declining film offers. Finally, he discusses the challenges and fears of portraying Sanjay Dutt in the upcoming biopic, aiming for realism over caricature, and being drawn to the 'science fiction' like story of Dutt's life.