Enamored with Whistling Woods ? Ranbir Kapoor reacts “Sign me up, Meghna Ghai — I’d Love to Teach acting here ", while appreciating RK and Guru Dutt memorabilia By Sr. Journalist Chaitanya Padukone

Today  coincidentally, (Oct 10th ) is the 61st death anniversary of the late legendary genius film-maker actor Guru Dutt ( Padukone) .! 
On the occasion of Celebrate Cinema 2025, Whistling Woods International (WWI) hosted a special panel discussion in Mumbai featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Subhash Ghai, and Rahul Rawail, marking the launch of the memorabilia exhibition of the Legendary Raj Kapoor  and Kaavya Chaaya of Guru Dutt, curated by the Tuli Research Centre for India Studies (TRIS). (Ranbir Kapoor Whistling Woods International visi)

In a lighthearted moment, Ranbir expressed his desire to teach acting someday, jokingly telling Meghna Ghai, “If you give me a signing, I’d love to stay back and teach!” (Ranbir Kapoor wants to teach acting)

Ranbir Kapoor Visits Whistling Woods International

The actor spoke candidly about his family’s cinematic legacy, acknowledging both the privilege and the pressure that come with it. “People think it’s easy when you come from a film family, but we’ve had as many failures as successes. It’s not easy being who I am. I’ve had to carve my own niche if I have to be taken seriously,” he said. (Ranbir Kapoor talks about privilege and pressure in Bollywood)

After the discussion, Ranbir visited the Kaavya Chaaya of Guru Dutt exhibition, taking in the timeless posters and memorabilia that celebrated the poetic brilliance of Guru Dutt. He was joined by cinema historian SMM Ausaja, film critic, curator, cinema researcher Sukhpreet Kahlon, and Dr. (Hon.) Anusha Srinivasan Iyer from TRIS.

“Guru Dutt’s cinema is emotion in motion — every frame was poetry,” said SMM Ausaja, capturing the soul of the exhibition.

Ranbir lingered before one of Guru Dutt’s portraits, smiling as he said softly, “It reminds us why we fell in love with cinema in the first place.”

As an eminent senior film journalist I shared a personal warm rapport with both Ranbir Kapoor's star-actor dad 'late' Rishi Kapoor ( Chintu-jee) and Randhir Kapoor ( Daboo-jee) and they both used to often speak about how their 'showman' dad director-actor Raj Kapoor and 'showman' director-actor Guru Dutt,. That they were both such genius visionary film-makers with a great sense of vibrant visuals, lyrical music and impactful story-telling most often with a common-man dil-sey connect. (Ranbir Kapoor cinema legacy statement)

Fondly remembering his elder legendary brother Guru Dutt ( Padukone) , his younger producer brother Devi Dutt ( of 'Masoom' 1983 classic movie fame)  recalled how he spent 'quality time' with Guru Dutt on his last day (Oct 9th 1964) in this world, Recalls Devi Dutt, " Not only did cheerful Guru Dutt buy new branded ready-made three shirts and trousers for me, as well as his two sons Tarun and Arun, from Colaba area, he also gave me Two Passes for my wife Mrs Chanda Dutt and for me to attend a cricket test-match happening at Brabourne Stadium. When we later reached back at home at Peddar Road, Guru Dutt in a happy mood, himself prepared delicious egg-omelettes for me and the rest of us, Until late evening I was there with him, and was quite fit and fine and then i left. The next day morning ( Oct 10th 1964) shockingly, he was no more, apparently due to an 'accidental' overdose of slipping pills and drinks as he suffered from frequent insomnia. .. It was 'not' at all a case of suicide, because we were supposed to meet next day and during the next week to finalize the shooting schedules of his under-production movie 'Baharein Phir Bhi Aayengi'  which finally released in 1966 with Dharmendra as the romantic hero," recalls Devi Dutt ( Padukone) with tears in his eyes..  (Ranbir Kapoor appreciates Guru Dutt exhibition)

FAQ

1. What did Ranbir Kapoor say at Whistling Woods International?

Ranbir Kapoor expressed his admiration for the institute and jokingly told Meghna Ghai, “If you give me a signing, I’d love to stay back and teach!” showing his enthusiasm for nurturing new talent.

2. Why was Ranbir Kapoor visiting Whistling Woods?

He visited the institute for an interactive session with students and to explore the Kaavya Chaaya of Guru Dutt exhibition celebrating the legendary filmmaker’s artistry.

3. What did Ranbir Kapoor say about his film family legacy?

Ranbir spoke candidly about the privileges and challenges of being born into a film family, acknowledging that success is never guaranteed and that he’s had to carve his own niche to be taken seriously.

4. What is the Kaavya Chaaya of Guru Dutt exhibition?

It’s a curated showcase celebrating the cinematic brilliance of Guru Dutt through rare posters, photographs, and memorabilia that highlight his poetic and visual storytelling.

5. Who accompanied Ranbir Kapoor during the exhibition visit?

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Ranbir was joined by cinema historian SMM Ausaja, film critic and curator Sukhpreet Kahlon, and Dr. (Hon.) Anusha Srinivasan Iyer from TRIS.

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