Ranbir Kapoor on father Rishi Kapoor’s demise: It’s been quite a big year in my life starting with losing a parent

Bollywood’s one of the most celebrated actors Rishi Kapoor left for the heavenly adobe on April 30 this year. The veteran actor was diagnosed with cancer and this death left a huge void in his family as well as the film industry.

Seven months since Rishi’s demise, Ranbir Kapoor recently opened up about how he coped up with father’s death. The ‘Barfi!’ actor also shared about the two years when his father underwent chemotherapy in New York.

The year 2020 has been a huge year in Ranbir’s life, from losing his father to his mother Neetu Kapoor testing positive for Covid-19, the actor went through a lot in his personal life. In a recent interview with Rajeev Masand, Ranbir speaking about how the last few months have been introspective, said, “Well, I think there’s only been time for that. It’s been quite a big year in my life starting with losing a parent which I don’t think has seeped in yet. Still in some ways dealing with that. Of course with the pandemic, my mother herself tested positive..so many things happened in this year.”

“But yes, I have had good time to reflect on things.. to reflect on my personal, professional life. Where acting is concerned, of course, I miss it. I just hope I haven’t forgotten it (smiles) It’s been quite some time since I have been in front of the camera but it’s like riding a cycle. Once you’re on it.. it just takes some time and then you’re at it,” he added further.

 

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During the interview, Ranbir also revealed that his father has had the largest impact on him. Speaking about the last two years, when he was by his father’s side during his cancer treatment, the actor said, “I think the person I am is because of the strong value system he (Rishi) imbibed in me. He’s been an extremely passionate man, a family man. Just the time I spent with him in these last 2 years before he passed.. walking with him from the hotel to the hospital while he was getting his chemotherapy and just walking in silence and just being around him. It’s gone so fast but I don’t know if I have really formed words yet to tell what impact he has had on me. But I do know that it’s the largest impact a human being has had in my life so far.”

 

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On the work front, Ranbir’s ‘Brahmastra’ has been delayed for a long time. The film also stars his girlfriend Alia Bhatt and is scheduled to release next year. Ranbir was last seen in ‘Sanju’ that released in 2018.

Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor reveals why he couldn’t get married to girlfriend Alia Bhatt this year

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