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News Topical, Digital Desk : Kishore Kumar left an indelible mark on the music industry with his singing. He also worked his magic in acting. Preparations are now being made to show the life of Kishore Kumar, who gave hit songs to cinema for decades, on the big screen. Earlier, B-town star Ranbir Kapoor was chosen for Kishore Kumar's biopic, but he turned down the film.

Anurag Basu  is making a biopic on Kishore Kumar  . In a recent interview, he revealed that he wanted to cast Ranbir Kapoor for the role of Kishore Kumar, but he refused to play the lead role in this much awaited biopic. The reason for this will surprise you.

Why did Ranbir Kapoor reject Kishore Kumar's biopic?

Actually, Anurag Basu has been working on Kishore Kumar's biopic for the last 10 years. Ranbir Kapoor was the first choice for the film, but when he was given two options, he chose Ramayana over the biopic. In a conversation with BBC, the director said, “Ranbir had a difficult choice in life - Kishore Kumar or Ramayana. It was very difficult for him. Finally he chose Ramayana and I think it was the right decision.”

Anurag Basu wants to work with Ranbir Kapoor again

Anurag Basu and Ranbir Kapoor have done many films together including Barfi and Jagga Jasoos, but for years both of them have been trying to work together again, but the dates are not matching. Regarding this, he said, “We keep trying to work together but it does not happen.”

ranbir kapoor upcoming movie

Ranbir Kapoor is currently shooting for Nitesh Tiwari's upcoming mythological film Ramayan. He is playing the role of Lord Rama in the film. The first part of the film, which is being made in two parts, will be released on Diwali 2026 and Diwali 2027. Many big actors like Sai Pallavi, Yash, Bobby Deol, Sunny Deol, Ravi Dubey and Kajal Aggarwal will be seen in the film.


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