Nushrratt Bharuccha Shares Why She’ll Always Pick Ranbir Kapoor Over Kartik Aaryan

In a candid chat, Nushrratt Bharuccha reveals why Ranbir Kapoor remains her ultimate favourite over longtime co-star Kartik Aaryan. She opens up about her admiration for Ranbir’s acting craft

In a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Nushrratt opened up about her long-standing professional rapport with Kartik, while also expressing her intense admiration for Ranbir Kapoor’s acting skills.

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Is Nushrratt Bharuccha Luv Ranjan’s go-to star, or is it the other way around? The actress has long been associated with the filmmaker and co-star Kartik Aaryan, having appeared in multiple films together under Ranjan’s direction. Yet, even with that creative history, Nushrratt admits her heart lies elsewhere — with Ranbir Kapoor, an actor she’s deeply admired for years.

In a recent interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Nushrratt opened up about her long-standing professional rapport with Kartik, while also expressing her intense admiration for Ranbir Kapoor’s acting skills.

"Ranbir Kapoor's Craft Is Something Else": Nushrratt Bharuccha

“Actually Kartik and I started together, we've done so much work together, ke aap uss nazar se phir, as an audience, dekh hi nahi paate usko. Because then he's become a buddy... partner in crime, same-same co-actor, same-same acting kar rahe hain, wohi kar rahe hain. So I think that was the vibe I created with him, and we had. But Ranbir ko toh aise pardon pe dekha hai na, aise bade hote hue... arre.”

Nushrratt and Kartik have co-starred in four films together:
Pyaar Ka Punchnama (2011)
Akaash Vani (2013)
Pyaar Ka Punchnama 2 (2015)
Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety (2018)

Both also made cameos in Luv Ranjan’s directorial hit Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor.

“Rockstar Changed Everything for Me”

Speaking about her deep appreciation for Ranbir Kapoor’s work, Nushrratt pointed to Rockstar (2011) as a turning point.

“Rockstar was the one for me that really... I was like 'what has he done, what has he done'. There's a shot where he's standing under Khatara bhai's house... woh Sufi kapdon mein khada hota hai aur upar dekhta hai, woh jo nazar hai, woh bohot mushkil hai. It’s sublime acting, it’s just another level of understanding the character... those little nuances can’t be taught, you have to bring them from within.”

When asked if her feelings bordered on obsession, she clarified“I don’t think I’m obsessed. I think he’s one person — and it’s very difficult to believe me — but I’m seriously saying this, mujhe uss insaan ki skill aur craft se pyaar hai. I just want to watch Ranbir Kapoor on screen. I think I’m in love with his skill and craft more than who he is as a person, because honestly I don’t know him personally. 6 din ki shooting kari hai (Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar) — how will I know anybody in 6 days?”

Ranbir vs SRK? Nushrratt Picks Both

When asked to choose between Ranbir Kapoor and Shah Rukh Khan, she offered a charmingly balanced answer:

“Kaam mein Ranbir Kapoor, but if I have to be romancing and falling in love with someone, Shah Rukh sir.”

What’s Next for Nushrratt?

On the work front, Nushrratt Bharuccha was last seen in 'Chhorii 2', a supernatural thriller currently streaming on OTT platforms. She continues to explore diverse roles across genres, from horror to heist dramas and heartfelt romances.