Ranbir Kapoor shared candid anecdotes about meeting Hollywood stars, recalled being shooed away by Natalie Portman at a Los Angeles event, and noted that he will soon appear in Ramayana Part 1, produced by Namit Malhotra. <\/span>At a recent interaction, Ranbir Kapoor shared candid and amusing anecdotes about his encounters with Hollywood celebrities. Recalling a moment from an event in Los Angeles, he said he once approached Natalie Portman but was politely shooed away, leaving him both embarrassed and entertained by the memory.<\/span><\/p>\n The actor spoke with humor about the experience, highlighting how even stars can feel stars truck. Meanwhile, Ranbir Kapoor is preparing for his upcoming film Ramayana Part 1, a highly anticipated project produced by Namit Malhotra, which is expected to showcase him in a grand new cinematic avatar for audiences across the world soon.<\/span><\/p>\n Ranbir Kapoor shared personal anecdotes about his encounters with Hollywood stars, offering a candid and lighthearted glimpse into his life beyond Indian cinema. When asked about meeting global celebrities or seeking their autographs, he recalled several amusing and memorable incidents. He revealed that Natalie Portman once shooed him away, while filmmaker Quentin Tarantino rudely showed him the finger. Kapoor also mentioned that he had met actor Bill Murray during one such encounter. These stories highlighted his humorous and unfiltered personality.<\/span><\/p>\n Ranbir Kapoor once shared that he waited outside for three hours hoping to receive a simple shout out from Al Pacino. At that time, he was still a student, while Pacino was performing a reading of Salome on Broadway. Kapoor also recalled meeting Robert De Niro during his visit to India, describing both encounters with his cinematic idols as deeply joyful, memorable, and inspiring moments in his life. These experiences left a lasting impression on him and shaped his aspirations.<\/span><\/p>\n Among the earliest to react to the teaser, Siddharth Anand praised the film\u2019s grand scale and Ranbir Kapoor\u2019s portrayal of Lord Rama, calling it spectacular. He said Ranbir perfectly embodied the character and expressed excitement about celebrating Diwali with Ramayana in cinemas. He also applauded Nitesh Tiwari\u2019s direction and credited Namit for helping fulfill the film\u2019s promise. He emphasized the team\u2019s effort, noting the teaser raised expectations and he looked forward to experiencing its visual spectacle on the big screen.<\/span><\/p>\n Karan Johar shared his reaction, highlighting a striking moment from the teaser, and said that Ranbir Kapoor embodies Lord Rama with divine reverence. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, Yash as Ravan, Ravie Dubey as Lakshman, and Sunny Deol as Lord Hanuman. The ensemble cast also features Rakul Preet Singh, Arun Govil, Kajal Aggarwal, Lara Dutta, Indira Krishnan, Shobana, Vivek Oberoi, and Kunal Kapoor. <\/span><\/p>\n The film\u2019s first part is slated for a Diwali release this year, while the second will arrive during Diwali next year. Its music is composed by A. R. Rahman and Hans Zimmer. Fans eagerly await the grand adaptation, expecting a visually rich and emotionally powerful cinematic experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n![\"Ranbir](\"https:\/\/www.womansera.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/154001762.webp\")
<\/p>\nRanbir Kapoor Reflects on a Memorable Encounter in Hollywood<\/b><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nAbout Ramayana Film<\/b><\/h3>\n
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