Ranbir Kapoor Clarifies Dussehra Speech Mistake, Apologises at 'Ramayana' Music Launch

Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor has apologised after a verbal slip during a Dussehra celebration in Kolkata sparked widespread reactions on social media. The actor, who is currently promoting his upcoming mythological film Ramayana: Part 1, clarified his intended message at a musical event in Chennai the following day.

The incident drew attention after a key word in Kapoor’s speech appeared to reverse the meaning of his message about the victory of good over evil.

Addressing the issue publicly, the actor acknowledged his mistake and expressed regret.

What Happened During Ranbir Kapoor’s Dussehra Speech?

The incident took place on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at a Dussehra celebration organised by the Salt Lake Sanskritik Sansad at Central Park in Salt Lake, Kolkata. The event followed the theme ‘Ram Er Ayodhya – Ram Ki Ayodhya’.

Kapoor attended the celebration alongside producer Namit Malhotra, director Nitesh Tiwari and actor Ravie Dubey.

While speaking about the significance of Dussehra, he said, “Dussehra hame ek bahut khubsurat baat yaad dilati hai, ki burai chahe kitni bhi taqatwar kyun naa ho, aakhir mein ant sacchai aur achchai ki ki hogi.”

The statement was intended to highlight the triumph of truth and goodness over evil. However, Kapoor used the word “ant”, meaning “end”, instead of “jeet”, meaning “victory”. This unintentionally changed the meaning of his message, suggesting that truth and goodness would meet their end rather than emerge victorious.

Clips of the speech quickly spread across social media, prompting sarcastic comments and discussions about the mistake. The incident also attracted attention because Kapoor is preparing to portray Lord Ram in the upcoming Ramayana film.

Ranbir Kapoor Issues a Public Apology in Chennai

On Wednesday, October 21, 2026, Kapoor addressed the controversy during the grand musical event and full-album launch of Ramayana in Chennai.

The actor apologised to the audience and explained that he had misspoken during the previous day’s Dussehra celebration.

He clarified that his intended message was: “Burai chahe kitni bhi taqatwar kyun na ho, aakhir mei jeet achai aur sachai ki hoti hai.”

The statement conveyed the message he had originally intended: no matter how powerful evil may be, truth and goodness ultimately prevail.

Kapoor also responded to the situation with a touch of humour by recalling a line from his 2011 film Rockstar, whose music was composed by AR Rahman. Quoting “Jo bhi main kehna chahun, barbaad kare alfaaz mere”, he acknowledged how his words had failed to express his intended meaning.

His response combined an apology with a lighthearted reference to his own film, as he addressed the misunderstanding directly.

All About Ranbir Kapoor’s Upcoming Film ‘Ramayana: Part 1’

Kapoor’s public appearances are part of the promotional campaign for director Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated mythological drama, Ramayana: Part 1. Planned as a two-part epic, the film features Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol will play Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey will portray Lakshman.

The project is produced by Namit Malhotra’s Prime Focus Studios, DNEG and Yash’s Monster Mind Creations. Its music is composed by AR Rahman and Hans Zimmer.

‘Ramayana: Part 1’ Release Date and OTT Details

Ramayana: Part 1 is scheduled to arrive in theatres worldwide on November 5, 2026, with special previews planned for November 4. The film has also generated interest with an early premiere scheduled at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures on October 27, 2026.

Following its theatrical release, the film is expected to stream on JioHotstar through a pay-per-view model.

As promotional activities continue, Kapoor’s apology has brought attention back to the actor and his upcoming portrayal of Lord Ram, following the brief controversy over his Dussehra speech.