Ranbir Kapoor on Ramayana trolling: ‘Logon ka kaam hai kehna’

Ranbir Kapoor has heard the noise around Ramayana — and he is not letting it get to him. While interacting with more than 18,000 students at an event organised by the film’s makers, the actor reached for an old Hindi film song to explain how he handles social media criticism.

It is a familiar moment for big-ticket adaptations: before the first show, every casting call, lyric and musical choice is already being argued over online. Kapoor’s response suggests he is treating that noise as background music.

A Kishore Kumar philosophy for the troll era

Kapoor quoted the Kishore Kumar classic, using the line ‘Kuch toh log kahenge, logon ka kaam hai kehna’ — people will talk, that is their job. He called it ‘the great philosophy to actually follow,’ adding, ‘You don’t get bothered by what people are saying.’

He then separated online chatter from real connection. ‘What matters is the people. People who care for you, your work, intention, kindness, and I guess that’s what matters the most,’ he said.

The reply also follows an earlier slip at a Kolkata event, where Kapoor mistakenly said ‘achchai ka ant’ instead of ‘achchai ki jeet’ and apologised. That moment, too, became social media fodder.

Why ‘Mangal Rang’ is being debated

Kapoor’s comments land just as the film’s song ‘Mangal Rang’ faces criticism online. The track, composed by AR Rahman, sung by Arijit Singh and Shreya Ghoshal, and written by Kumar Vishwas, depicts the wedding of Lord Rama and Goddess Sita.

Some listeners are questioning the creative calls behind it:

• Its qawwali influences feel out of step with the epic’s setting for some fans.
• The electronic treatment of the Ravana Tandava left others wanting more energy.
• The lyrics are being debated for whether they match the emotional depth Rahman’s compositions are known for.

It is the kind of pre-release criticism that can shape early perception of a big film, especially one rooted in a beloved epic.

What it means for the film

Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana is a two-part adaptation with Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Rama, Sai Pallavi as Sita, Ravi Dubey as Lakshman and Yash as Ravana. The first part arrives in theatres on November 5, which means the soundtrack debate has only a few days to settle before audiences judge the full context.

For fans, the takeaway is a familiar one: one song is rarely the whole story. Kapoor’s own advice — focus on the people who care, and let the rest do their job — may be easier said than done, but it fits a film about an epic that has always invited passionate opinion.

Source: The Times of India