Delhi is Ranbir’s favourite shooting spot

The actor says he shares a special bond with Delhi as most of his films have been shot here

He has shot films across the world, but actor Ranbir Kapoor (above, right) says he loves shooting in Delhi and especially its varied facets that filmmaker Imtiaz Ali encapsulates in his movies. Whether it was Love Aaj Kal (2009), Rockstar (2011), Highway (2014) or his upcoming film with Deepika Padukone, elements of Delhi have always been a part of Imtiaz’s films. Ranbir said, “The film has its intense moments... Our Corsica leg was amazing, and the Delhi portion was great too. I don’t think anyone captures Delhi the way Imtiaz does, whether it’s his Love Aaj Kal, Highway or Rockstar. No other director justifies Delhi better than Imtiaz... He understands Delhi, the heart of Delhi, its characters, its people, its language.”

The actor also believes that when they are put in real locations such as those used by Imtiaz, it adds to the performance. “You feel the world, you feel the smell, you feel the food and feel the vibe. Delhi is by far my favourite place to shoot,” he said.

Ranbir’s sister Riddhima is also married to a Delhi entrepreneur and lives in the Capital. So, each time Ranbir is in Delhi, he makes it a point to spend some time with his niece Samara.

Ranbir was in the Capital city on Tuesday evening to soak in the Diwali festivity and was accompanied by Deepika Padukone.

No other director justifies Delhi better than Imtiaz... whether it’s his Love Aaj Kal, Highway or Rockstar... He understands Delhi, the heart of Delhi, its people, its character You feel the world, you feel the smell, you feel the food and feel the vibe. Delhi is by far my favourite place to shoot

Ranbir Kapoor, actor

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