When Ranbir Kapoor Rejected Ganesh Chaturti 'Prasad' Due To His Diet; Watch The 2023 Video

Superstar Ranbir Kapoor has found himself at the centre of an online debate after an old video from a Ganesh puja resurfaced on social media. The clip, which has now gone viral again, shows the actor declining prasad during the religious ceremony, prompting criticism from a section of users.

Ranbir Kapoor's Old Video Resurfaces

The video is reportedly from 2023, when Ranbir attended a Ganapati puja in Mumbai and sought blessings from Lord Ganesha. Following the ceremony, the actor was seen distributing Modaks among the paparazzi gathered at the venue. However, when a person offered him prasad, Ranbir politely declined it, explaining that he was following a diet.

In the video, the actor can be heard saying, “Main to diet pe hun, tum kha lo.” While the clip is several years old, its resurfacing has triggered fresh discussion online, particularly because Ranbir is currently preparing to portray Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s highly anticipated Ramayana.

Ranbir Kapoor reportedly refused Ganpati Bappa’s prasad, saying he was “on a diet,” and then handed it over to the paparazzi; video goes viral https://t.co/rq8YZtwlPr
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Social Media Users Angry Over Ranbir's Reaction

Several social media users have questioned the actor’s decision not to accept the prasad, with some reactions turning harsh and controversial. The renewed attention to the old clip has also led to discussions about Ranbir’s upcoming portrayal of the revered Hindu figure, even though the video itself predates his casting in the project.

One user commented, "So, in Bollywood, everyone becomes a ‘seasonal Hindu.’ The outer display may be Hindu, but the underlying philosophy? Apparently, Christianity or Islam. And here’s the uncomfortable part: the easiest people to fool are often said to be Hindus, and we keep proving the joke right by falling for the same spectacle, again and again. Today we’re angry with Ranbir Kapoor. Give it a few days, and if he’s spotted walking barefoot at Tirupati Balaji, watch the headlines: ‘Oh my God! Ranbir Kapoor is walking barefoot!’ Suddenly, the same celebrity becomes a symbol of devotion."

Ranbir Kapoor reportedly refused Ganpati Bappa’s prasad, saying he was “on a diet,” and then handed it over to the paparazzi; video goes viral https://t.co/rq8YZtwlPr
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Another user commented, "Diet apni jagah, but Ganpati Bappa ka prasad toh dil se accept karna chahiye. At least he passed it on instead of wasting it."

Ranbir Kapoor reportedly refused Ganpati Bappa’s prasad, saying he was “on a diet,” and then handed it over to the paparazzi; video goes viral https://t.co/rq8YZtwlPr
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) September 17, 2026

One user reacted, "All this is just for show. If Ganesh Ji could see through the pretence, He wouldn’t even open His eyes to look at this fellow.Prasad is about faith and sentiment, not calories."

Ranbir Kapoor reportedly refused Ganpati Bappa’s prasad, saying he was “on a diet,” and then handed it over to the paparazzi; video goes viral https://t.co/rq8YZtwlPr
— Megh Updates 🚨™ (@MeghUpdates) September 17, 2026

About Ranbir Kapoor's Upcoming Projects

Ranbir, meanwhile, has several major projects lined up, with Ramayana

being among his most anticipated films. The Nitesh Tiwari directorial is being mounted on a large scale and features Ranbir as Lord Ram, alongside Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana.

The film is slated for release on September 6, this year.