Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan recently reacted to rumours of her cousin Ranbir Kapoor planning to revive late actor-filmmaker and their grandfather`s Raj Kapoor’s iconic production house, RK Studios. Notably, the production house, which was founded in 1948 in Chembur, Mumbai by the legendary actor. Earlier reports suggested that Ranbir had signed a 20-year lease for a large space in the city.
Kareena Kapoor Khan clarifies Ranbir Kapoor not reviving RK Studios
Kareena during a chat with ETimes said that the news of RK Studios` revival is not true. She added that it has even been discussed in the family group, revealing everyone`s reaction. She added that while people really wish for it to happen, Ranbir is currently focused on acting.
Kareena clarified, “That`s just not true. It was even being discussed in our family group, and everyone was like, `This isn`t happening.` I feel people really want it to happen. I feel like Ranbir is focused on acting. He loves acting. I think he`s the best actor in India we have today. So, his focus is on that. It`s heartbreaking, but it`s not happening. Maybe Lolo and Ranbir should think about it because I don`t think I can think like a director or a producer.”
Earlier, reports suggested that Ranbir was planning to revive RK Studio and make his directorial debut under the banner. Additionally, reports also suggested that he was also working on a strong creative line-up before establishing a space for RK Films in Mumbai.
RK Film`s closure
The RK Films banner`s last film was Aa Ab Laut Chalen (1999), directed by Rishi Kapoor. However, shortly after, the decline of the Chembur-based studio began since newer studios started developing in the suburbs of Mumbai. A terrible fire at the property in 2017 caused devastation, loss of countless RK films and classic memorabilia, and eventually the loss of operational viability of the studio.
Reportedly, the Kapoor family later sold the original RK Studios to Godrej Properties for Rs 180 crore in May 2019. The RK Studios property holds sentimental value for fans. It was the first studio in India and was built and owned by the Kapoor family.