Ranbir Kapoor confirms plans to turn director
What's the story
Ranbir Kapoor, currently basking in the success of his latest film Ramayana: Part 1, has revealed his desire to direct. In a recent interview with BBC Asian News Network, he opened up about his fascination with direction and shared that he started writing a script for it a couple of months ago. "I guess, it's my last decade as an actor...where I can get to play these parts. I do want to kind of pivot towards direction," Kapoor revealed.
Director's perspective
'I just started writing a script...'
Kapoor, 44, shared his thoughts on direction, saying that directors are always in a state of creativity while actors just wait for their next scene.
He said, "I just started writing a script a couple of months back, and it's so hard to create. I have so much respect for writers and creators."
"It's exciting because I truly believe that after a musician, if there's somebody who feels a creative high, it's the director."
Genre preference
What will be the genre?
When asked about the genre of his directorial debut, the Rockstar actor said he doesn't have a specific one in mind but prefers slice-of-life films.
He mentioned his favorite films such as Life is Beautiful and It's a Wonderful Life, as well as Rajkumar Hirani's movies.
"I would say like a feel-good family drama," he added.
Future plans
Kapoor doesn't want to direct himself
Kapoor also spoke about the timeline, saying he hopes to start working on his directorial debut in 2-3 years.
He said, "I really want to get these films done (Brahmastra 2, Animal 2 and Ramayana Part 2) and really get on floors with my directorial debut within 2 or 3 years."
He further added that he doesn't want to direct himself.
Family legacy
Kapoor has previously assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali on 'Black'
Kapoor comes from a family of actors and directors.
His grandfather, Raj Kapoor, famously helmed Awara, Shree 420, and Sangam, among other classics.
His father, Rishi Kapoor, directed Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999), and Kapoor assisted him.
He also assisted Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Black.