The Kapoor family has long been regarded as one of the most influential clans in the film industry. With multiple generations dedicated to cinema, their legacy continues to thrive. One of the senior stars from the family, Randhir Kapoor, once shared an incident about a beggar laughing at him for driving a small car. This insult hurt the big star’s ego, prompting him to buy a new car afterward.
During an old appearance on The Kapil Sharma Show, Randhir recalled the incident that led him to purchase a luxury car. According to him, despite being the son of the great Raj Kapoor, he used to travel by buses and trains. His life was quite normal before becoming an actor, but once he started earning from films, he bought a small car of his own.
One random day, a beggar laughed at the size of Randhir’s car and remarked, “Tum aisi gaadi mein jaata hai? Picture mein toh lambi gaadi hoti hai.” (This is the kind of car you have? In films, you drive a fancy car!). His ego was hurt, and he asked his wife, Babita, for all her savings, which she willingly handed over. To gather the remaining amount, he approached his producers, requesting an advance for his upcoming projects. With the required funds in hand, he finally purchased a brand-new high-end car.
Randhir proudly drove the car home to show it to his father, Raj Kapoor. The senior Kapoor, upon seeing his son’s new purchase, gave him his heartfelt blessings and wished for his continued success. However, when Randhir suggested that his father should also invest in a luxury vehicle, Raj Kapoor responded with his characteristic wit, saying, “Bete, main agar bus mein bhi jaunga, toh bolenge Raj Kapoor bus mein baitha hua hai. Yeh tumhe zaroorat hai, ki log gaadi ko dekhenge aur tumhe bhi dekhenge, ki uss gaadi mein Randhir Kapoor jaa raha hai.” (Even if I travel by bus, people will recognise me. It’s you who need a big car to be noticed! You need a car like this so that people notice both the car and you as well.)
Randhir humorously admitted that this remark left him feeling as though he had been mocked twice—once by the beggar and then by his own father.
