Ranbir Kapoor calls Amitabh Bachchan original ‘Aura Farmer’, recalls childhood memory at KBC
Ranbir Kapoor calls Amitabh Bachchan the original aura farmer during KBC, recalls childhood memories from Ajooba sets and their special Bollywood bond.
Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan has been winning hearts for decades, and Ranbir Kapoor believes that his charm is something truly special. During a recent interaction on Kaun Banega Crorepati (KBC), Ranbir shared an interesting childhood memory involving Big B. He also called Amitabh the original master of “aura farming”, a term that has become popular on social media.
Ranbir Kapoor Says Amitabh Bachchan Started the Aura TrendSocial media users often talk about “aura farming”, which means showing confidence, style and charm without making much effort. However, Ranbir Kapoor feels Amitabh Bachchan was doing this long before the internet made it a trend.
While remembering his childhood, Ranbir spoke about Big B's powerful personality and how his presence could easily grab everyone's attention. For Ranbir, Amitabh's charm is not something created for the cameras. It is a natural quality that has made him one of Bollywood's biggest stars.
Special Childhood Memory From Ajooba SetsRanbir Kapoor's connection with Amitabh Bachchan started when he was just a little boy. He often visited film sets with his father, the late actor Rishi Kapoor.
One such visit was to the sets of Ajooba, the 1991 fantasy adventure film directed by Shashi Kapoor. The film featured both Amitabh Bachchan and Rishi Kapoor.
During that visit, young Ranbir got a chance to see Big B closely. His strong screen presence and personality left a lasting impression on him. Years later, that childhood experience remains a beautiful memory for the actor.
From Watching Big B to Working With HimRanbir Kapoor's journey with Amitabh Bachchan is almost like a Bollywood story itself. As a child, Ranbir watched Amitabh working on film sets. Years later, he joined Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Black (2005) as an assistant director. The film featured Amitabh in an important role. Their connection became even more special when they appeared together in Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra: Part One Shiva in 2022. For Ranbir, sharing the screen with someone he admired since childhood was surely a memorable moment.
When Amitabh Bachchan Shared a Special ThrowbackInterestingly, Amitabh Bachchan also celebrated their long connection in 2020. The legendary actor shared a then-and-now collage featuring a young Ranbir from the Ajooba sets and another picture from Brahmastra. The photographs showed how their journey had changed over nearly three decades. Big B also appreciated Ranbir's acting talent, highlighting the respect both actors share.
Ranbir Kapoor's Upcoming MoviesOn the work front, Ranbir Kapoor has several exciting projects ahead. One of his most-awaited films is Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari, in which he plays Lord Ram. He is also set to appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War, alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. Another major project is Animal Park, the planned sequel to his blockbuster Animal.