When Ranbir Kapoor revealed the reason behind shelving of his Kishore Kumar biopic
Mumbai, June 11
Bollywood superstar Ranbir Kapoor, once revealed what led to the shelving of his Kishore Kumar biopic.
A clip from Ranbir's podcast with the comedy collective AIB has resurfaced on the Internet, and it shows the actor saying that the film couldn't see the light of day because of legal complications.
When asked if the Kishore Kumar biopic was happening, he said, "It was happening but there is one character's family or one person's family didn't allow us to use that person. And that was the main conflict of Kishore Kumar's life. So, I hope it happens".
"Doing a biopic is very tricky because even when you are doing the Sanjay Dutt biopic, there were so many people's families who called, and said, 'Don't write about us'. About his certain ex-girlfriend or certain wife. You can't use all that unless you have permission. So, it's tricky to make biopics", he added.
Earlier, Ranbir had purchased a land parcel in Ayodhya. The actor has bought the property valued at INR 3.31 crore, for a total area of 2,134 sq. ft. Ranbir Kapoor's purchase follows recent high-value investments in Ayodhya by prominent individuals signalling growing confidence in Ayodhya's emerging real estate and tourism ecosystem.
The land purchase is part of a 75-acre landmark plotted development in Ayodhya on the banks of the river Sarayu.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Ranbir has 'Love & War' co-starring his wife Alia Bhatt, and Vicky Kaushal, and 'Ramayana' in the pipeline. The film marks Ranbir's 2nd outing with Alia after 'Brahmastra', and with Vicky after 'Sanju'.
— IANS
Reader Comments
I get why families are protective. Biopics can be sensationalized, and no one wants their relative's private life dragged through mud for entertainment. But Kishore da was a legend! If Ranbir could have done it tastefully, respecting all parties, it would have been iconic. Also, that Ayodhya land bit is random but shows how much faith people have in the city's growth now. Hope 'Love & War' and 'Ramayana' turn out well for him!
Legal complications = families not giving NOC. It's always the case with Indian biopics. Look at Sanjay Dutt's one - they had to dance around so many people. Kishore Kumar's story has so many shades - his marriages, his rivalry with Rajesh Khanna, his genius. Maybe someday someone will make it. But on the brighter side, glad to see Ayodhya developing. If stars like Ranbir are investing, maybe it'll boost tourism and local economy. Win-win. 👍🏼
Honestly, maybe it's for the best. Bollywood biopics tend to glorify rather than show the real person. Kishore Kumar was a troubled genius - his mental health struggles, his unconventional relationships. If they can't tell the whole truth because of legal issues, then shelving it is better than a sanitized version. But Ranbir would have been perfect casting though! And that Ayodhya plot is interesting timing - right before Ram Mandir consecration. Smart investment. 🤔
It's sad but also understandable. These families have their own stories to protect. But I feel like this is one of those 'what could have been' moments for Indian cinema. Kishore Kumar's voice was magic, and a biopic could have introduced his genius to a new generation. On the Ayodhya note - good for Ranbir! Investing in real estate there shows he's thinking long-term.
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