Bollywood Radar

He earned positive remarks for his fabulous debut in Saawariya, but Ranbir Kapoor didn’t taste box office success of superstar league till 2009. Saawariya flopped and though Bachna Aae Haseeno did fairly well, the Khans and the Kumars were not threatened a wee bit by the new Kapoor on the block.

Things took a dramatic turn in 2009 as Ranbir Kapoor kicked off his conquest with critical and commercial success in the form of Wake Up Sid. Sid was an entertaining and nostalgic trip down the memory lane and appealed to youngsters and families alike. The chemistry between the Ranbir and Konkona Sen was exceptional and the camaraderie shared by the supporting cast was another feel-good factor. The moderate budget made it a highly profitable investment for its makers.