Ranbir truly ditched meat for 'Ramayana'? Viral video invites backlash
What's the story
Ranbir Kapoor has found himself in a controversy after a video from the recently released Dining With The Kapoors contradicted claims that he had adopted a sattvic lifestyle for his role in Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana. The actor had reportedly given up alcohol, smoking, and non-vegetarian food to prepare for his role as Lord Ram. However, the video shows him enjoying a family lunch, which included fish curry, chicken curry, and mutton dishes.
Social media backlash
Kapoor's PR team accused of misleading narratives
The video quickly went viral, leading to a wave of criticism on social media. Many users accused the actor's PR machinery of spreading misleading narratives. One user wrote, "Ranbir Kapoor's PR team claimed he gave up non-vegetarian food out of respect for playing Lord Ram in the Ramayana movie but he is seen enjoying fish curry, mutton, and paya with his family." In the Netflix special, the Kapoor family lunch had items like Junglee Mutton, fish and chicken curry.
User's opinion
Another user questioned the planning behind such publicity claims
Another user questioned the planning behind such publicity claims, stating, "I think PR teams of Bollywood actors should be fired...They don't do an ounce of research of past videos of their clients before posting such stupidity." "On top of that, give such exaggerated claims and all. What was the need to make claims of leaving non-veg and drinks for the role? Who asked?" To clarify, Kapoor is never shown explicitly having any non-veg dishes throughout the course of the show.
Film details
Kapoor's role in 'Ramayana' and film's ensemble cast
Meanwhile, buzz around Tiwari's Ramayana remains high. Kapoor plays Ram, with Sai Pallavi as Sita. Yash will portray Ravana, while Sunny Deol and Ravie Dubey appear as Hanuman and Laxman. Kajal Aggarwal and Rakul Preet Singh star as Mandodri and Surpanakha, with Arun Govil, Kunal Kapoor, Adinath Kothare, Sheeba Chaddha, and Indira Krishnan also part of the ensemble cast.