Ranbir Kapoor recently shared his thoughts on the intense media scrutiny he faced while dating two of Bollywood’s top actresses, Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif. In a candid interview, Kapoor addressed how the label of ‘Casanova’ and being called a cheater became a significant part of his public identity during those times.
Kapoor admitted that his relationships with Deepika and Katrina, both highly successful actresses, played a considerable role in shaping how the media and the public perceived him. “When I started, I was always regarded as this playboy guy, who was just dating actresses. Let me tell you- I was in NYC for three years nine months – from 2000 to 2003. I didn’t date one girl. I was always an aashiq… So, I made myself believe that my first girlfriend in school when I left for New York, even though I was not with her, I made myself believe that she was the love of my life. And now it’s over, let’s just focus on work. Of course, I dated two very successful actresses and that just became my identity. That he is a Casanova. I was labelled a cheater for a very large part of my life and I still am. I don’t care about it because it’s not entirely true. People don’t know the entire story and I would never speak about somebody like this in public because it’s very private thing. But things were spoken about and if it makes that person happy. I don’t have any conflict with that person,” he said, reflecting on how his personal life often overshadowed his professional achievements.
Despite the negative labels, Kapoor emphasized that the experiences taught him valuable lessons about life and relationships. He acknowledged that while the scrutiny was tough, it was also a part of being in the public eye and dating high-profile personalities.
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