Subhash Ghai Says Ranbir Kapoor Got Mature After Marriage With Alia Bhatt: 'He Has Those Values…'

Subhash Ghai has talked candidly about Ranbir Kapoor's incredible development over the years, from a brash youngster who frequently clashed with his father Rishi Kapoor to a more sensible, adult actor and spouse today. The director attributed his personality's depth and maturity to his marriage to Alia Bhatt.

Subhash Ghai, who was close to the Kapoors, discussed the father-son dynamic and how the generational conflict between the two influenced Ranbir's artistic development and ultimately brought him to his current position. Speaking to CNN-News18, he said, "Rishi Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor are two different personalities."

The filmmaker continued,"The way a younger generation wants to live is something which is always disliked by the father, and what father wants is something the son opposes. So these two used to fight a lot. Just like a regular father-son dynamic. So there was ample love as well. Rishi always used to feel that Ranbir is leaning towards western cinema, and he always felt that if he needs to be successful, he has to embrace Hindi cinema fully."

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Assessing Ranbir's current position as one of Bollywood's biggest actors, Subhash regretted the fact that Rishi Kapoor wasn't there to see his son's success. "When Ranbir does a role, he gets full into it. He has done a lot of experiments as well, some good, some bad, but he has now proven himself to be a number one star, and also number one actor. These days anybody who gives four hits in a row is labelled a star by the media, but he is a fantastic actor. And sometimes I think, remembering Rishi, if he was alive, I would have told him, 'See where your son has reached.' I used to tell him, don’t pester him, let him do what he wants. But every father is concerned about their son, and wants him to do better than himself."

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Alia Bhatt's Impact On Ranbir Kapoor

Subhash Ghai noticed that since Ranbir and Alia Bhatt got married, his personality has softened. "He is somebody who understands life, and things. And he has become more mature after marriage. Still respects the elders, always touches feet whenever we meet, so he has those values intact. In fact, those who have come just now have more tantrums than Ranbir. He is still very humble and too simple a guy," the filmmaker shared.