Ranbir Kapoor aims to nurture young talent as acting coach, shares lessons from a versatile career

Ranbir Kapoor has firmly established himself as one of Bollywood's finest actors, earning acclaim for his remarkable versatility. From the emotionally intense Rockstar to the heartwarming nuance of Barfi!, he consistently captivates audiences with diverse roles. His dedication to challenging storytelling cements his stature in Indian cinema. Well, Ranbir recently shared his dream of becoming an acting coach and nurture young talent.

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Passing the Torch: Mentoring the Next Generation

After more than 18 years in the industry, Ranbir Kapoor has expressed a strong interest in nurturing emerging talent. At a session titled ‘Tribute to Legendary Filmmaker Raj Kapoor and Guru Dutt’ during the Celebrate Cinema 2025 festival at Subhash Ghai’s Whistling Woods institute, he spoke about his vision for mentoring young actors. 

Learning by Observation

The Animal star shared insights from his early career, including his time as an assistant director on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s 2005 film Black. Observing veterans like Amitabh Bachchan and Rani Mukerji, Ranbir explained how he studied performances to understand different approaches without imitating anyone directly.

“When you work professionally, every film is unique and there’s no single method,” Ranbir said.

He emphasised that actors must remain flexible to align with a director’s vision.

“Filmmaking is a director’s medium. As actors, it’s our responsibility to fulfill that vision while giving our best performance,” the Sanju actor said.

A Vision for Acting Education

Ranbir highlighted the energy and dreams of young aspirants at film institutes.

"Film institutes are always the best place to be around because you see people with so many dreams, talent bursting with so much infectious energy. My dream is that at some point I can become an acting coach, give acting tips, and share my experiences,” he said.

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For him, mentoring is not just about imparting knowledge- it’s a source of inspiration and energy as he explores the next phase of his career.