Ranbir Kapoor, the ever-charming star of Tamasha, Barfi, and Rockstar, has always been a man of mystery when it comes to his personal life. While his on-screen performances have consistently wowed audiences, his off-screen relationships have often sparked curiosity, headlines, and heated gossip.
Now, in a rare and deeply personal appearance on Nikhil Kamath’s podcast, Ranbir has peeled back the layers — opening up like never before about love, life, fatherhood, and the public perception that’s followed him for years.
The actor got strikingly candid, addressing not only his bond with daughter Raha Kapoor but also the long-standing label of being a “cheater” — a tag that the internet just doesn’t seem to let go of.
“People have labelled me as a cheater for numerous years, and they continue to use this term to refer to me,” Ranbir admitted on the podcast.
But he’s clearly done being bothered by the chatter.
“I don’t care about it because it’s not entirely true,” he added, calmly shutting down the noise.
As the clip from the podcast began to circulate online, old interviews of Ranbir resurfaced, reigniting past conversations — particularly about his high-profile breakup with Deepika Padukone. Fans dug up a 2011 Stardust magazine interview where Ranbir had addressed Deepika’s pointed remarks on Koffee With Karan, where she strongly hinted that RK had been unfaithful.
In the Stardust interview, Ranbir didn’t dodge the question. He admitted:
He had indeed cheated out of “immaturity and inexperience.”
As reported by Hindustan Times, he confessed to giving in to temptations out of “callousness,” but also emphasized how those mistakes shaped his growth.
Ranbir shared that as he matured, he began to understand the deeper meaning of commitment — the value of a relationship built on “a special bond, mutual trust, and respect.” That insight, he said, made him more cautious about entering relationships, wanting something meaningful rather than momentary.
Let’s not forget, Ranbir and Deepika dated from 2007 to 2009 after falling for each other on the sets of Bachna Ae Haseeno. Despite the breakup, they went on to deliver blockbusters like Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani and Tamasha, showcasing a rare maturity and professional grace. Post-Deepika, RK was in a long-term relationship with Katrina Kaif for about six years.
Today, Ranbir Kapoor has moved into a whole new chapter. Married to Alia Bhatt and a proud father to baby Raha, he seems more grounded than ever — a man who’s owned his past, grown from it, and is now writing a more meaningful story. And perhaps, that’s the Ranbir Kapoor we should be talking about