Ranbir Kapoor: Money has never been a driving factor

IANS

Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor, scion of the first family of Bollywood - the
Kapoors - says money has never been a motivating factor for him to be
in films. His sheer love for acting guided him into the world of
greasepaint, spotlight and camera.
"The place where I come from, money has never been a driving factor. I
have had a luxurious childhood. I am acting because I love it. I am
grateful that I am getting opportunities today," he said during a
conversation with AnupamKher at the latter's Actor Prepares acting
school.
Son of Rishi and Neetu Kapoor and grandson of Raj Kapoor, Ranbir says
he has never taken his family name for granted.
"I don't take it for granted. I don't take my family name for granted.
I know, if I have to make a name, I have to do it myself," he said.
"I can never rely on what my grandfather has done or my parents have
done.Because nobody really remembers that and you will be remembered
my thework you do," he added.
He came into filmdom six years ago with 2007 flop movie 'Saawariya',
but later rose like meteor on film firmament by giving compelling
performances in films like 'Raajneeti', 'Rockstar' and most recently
'Barfi!'.
Ranbir admits he has never asked for any creative advise from his actor parents.
"My parents being actors,they have never forced down any opinions on
me," said the actor.
"I have never gone to them for advice because they want me to take the
credit of my own success and face my failures and that really makes
you, who you are. That makes you more responsible andhelps you grow,"
he added.