While Bollywood stars such as Ranveer Singh and Shah Rukh Khan are stealing headlines with their energy-filled shows at lavish weddings, an old interview clip of Ranbir Kapoor has been doing the rounds online. The throwback clip, from an interview he did with a news portal in 2011, shows the actor emphatically voicing that he wouldn’t dance at any wedding for money because of his ‘personal dignity and family’.
Ranbir, who comes from the legendary Kapoor dynasty, being the great-grandson of Prithviraj Kapoor and the grandson of Raj Kapoor, said, "I wouldn't do it because of the family I come from," though he added, "I'm not against the people who do it. But it's not the values I've been brought up with."
He then explained that the prospect of cash had nothing to do with his stance. "Money is not my drive," he said. "My passions are different. I don’t want to lose my dignity in my eyes dancing at a wedding, and people standing with a glass of alcohol and there could be snide comments." He added that he would not wish any such performances on any of his family members either, but emphasised that this was a personal choice.
When quizzed if his reluctance to carry out would jeopardise his star status, Ranbir was quick to dismiss the idea. He replied, “I wouldn’t lose stardom, but I wouldn’t allow my stardom to make myself think that if I’m a star, I can do anything and get away with it.”
This resurfaced statement offers a stark contrast to the recent spate of celebrity performances at major events, including Ranveer Singh's show at the Netra Mantena-Vamsi Gadiraju wedding. While many stars quite welcome the financial opportunities big weddings present, Ranbir Kapoor’s 2011 comments highlight another side to the intersection of celebrity and commercial engagements.
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