Ranbir Kapoor says the men in his family have a habit of holding back praise from their sons. Even a big hit or major career win may not earn a pat on the back. He sees it as a family trait, where fathers push their kids to work harder rather than let success go to their heads.
The actor brought up the topic while chatting with Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati. His example came from a book by his aunt, Ritu Nanda, about his grandfather Raj Kapoor and an old talk with his father, Prithviraj Kapoor.
Raj had made it big in films, yet his dad rarely gave him credit for it. At one point, he asked what was up with the lack of praise. Prithviraj chose to explain his view through a tale about a child who did rope acts for cash.
Crowds loved the kid. They clapped, paid him, and made a fuss after each show. But his dad had the same review each time. The act could still be better. No matter how well things went, that was all the boy got.
Years went by, and the child began to question the harsh feedback. His dad felt that kind words could pull him away from his goals. Once he began to seek applause, he might lose the drive to keep getting better. That was the point Prithviraj wanted Raj to grasp.
It is quite a strict way to raise a child, and people may have mixed views on it. Still, Ranbir sees the tale as a clue to how his family has dealt with fame, hard work, and the need to prove oneself.
The Kapoor name has a long track record in Indian films and theater. Prithviraj helped start that path, while Raj, Shammi, and Shashi went on to build major careers. Each made a mark in a field where the family would become a household name.
Raj's sons Randhir, Rishi, and Rajiv also went into films. The next wave brought Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Ranbir into the spotlight. Different careers, different styles, but a shared link to one of Bollywood's best-known families.
The actor brought up the topic while chatting with Amitabh Bachchan on Kaun Banega Crorepati. His example came from a book by his aunt, Ritu Nanda, about his grandfather Raj Kapoor and an old talk with his father, Prithviraj Kapoor.
Raj had made it big in films, yet his dad rarely gave him credit for it. At one point, he asked what was up with the lack of praise. Prithviraj chose to explain his view through a tale about a child who did rope acts for cash.
Crowds loved the kid. They clapped, paid him, and made a fuss after each show. But his dad had the same review each time. The act could still be better. No matter how well things went, that was all the boy got.
Years went by, and the child began to question the harsh feedback. His dad felt that kind words could pull him away from his goals. Once he began to seek applause, he might lose the drive to keep getting better. That was the point Prithviraj wanted Raj to grasp.
It is quite a strict way to raise a child, and people may have mixed views on it. Still, Ranbir sees the tale as a clue to how his family has dealt with fame, hard work, and the need to prove oneself.
The Kapoor name has a long track record in Indian films and theater. Prithviraj helped start that path, while Raj, Shammi, and Shashi went on to build major careers. Each made a mark in a field where the family would become a household name.
Raj's sons Randhir, Rishi, and Rajiv also went into films. The next wave brought Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Ranbir into the spotlight. Different careers, different styles, but a shared link to one of Bollywood's best-known families.
