Randhir Kapoor borrowed money from wife Babita to buy a new car after beggar made fun of him, dad Raj Kapoor gave him a reality check: ‘Even if I travel in a bus…’ | Bollywood News
The Kapoors are widely considered the most prolific Bollywood family to have ever graced the screens, with four generations of actors, producers and directors. Actor Randhir Kapoor, who is the son of Raj Kapoor, once shared stories about his early days in the film industry and how his father, the great Raj Kapoor, influenced him. During an appearance on Kapil Sharma’s comedy reality show, the Ram Teri Ganga Maili actor shared the values and beliefs his father possessed and wanted to instil in his kids. According to Randhir, Raj Kapoor refused to hire him as a director and sent him to be an assistant to director Lekh Tandon, saying, “Maalik ka beta apne yaha kaam nahi kar sakta.” Raj Kapoor would make Randhir leave the keys to the family car, as he wanted him to travel by bus and understand the struggle of commuting to work. “I travelled by buses and trains, and I used to drive my father’s car during the holidays. Then I became an actor, and I started earning some money, so I …
