Dining With The Kapoors sparks controversy as social media accuses Ranbir Kapoor of lying about going vegetarian for Ramayana

Netflix’s reality special Dining With The Kapoors—promoted as an unfiltered glimpse into the Kapoor family’s close-knit dynamics and their shared love for food—has found itself at the centre of an unexpected social media storm. The controversy erupted after viewers pointed out a glaring contradiction between the show’s footage and widely circulated PR claims about Ranbir Kapoor’s diet during the shoot of his upcoming film Ramayana.

According to earlier reports, Ranbir was said to have turned vegetarian out of respect for his role as Lord Ram in the Nitesh Tiwari directorial. However, in the Netflix special—reportedly filmed around the same period—Ranbir is seen enjoying a variety of meat dishes alongside his family. This has triggered strong reactions online, with many accusing the actor’s PR machinery of spreading misleading narratives.

A Reddit post that has gone viral stated, “Ranbir Kapoor PR lied that he avoided all kinds of meat while Filming Ramayana but in Dining with the Kapoors, we see all that claim being nothing but a lie.” Adding to the criticism, a user on X wrote, “Ranbir Kapoor’s PR team claimed he gave up non vegetarian food out of respect for playing Lord Ram in the Ramayana movie but he is seen enjoying fish curry, mutton, and paya with his family. Ranbir Kapoor has the most effective PR in Bollywood. #DiningWithTheKapoors.” Ranbir Kapoor PR lied that he avoided all kinds of meat while Filming Ramayana but in Dining with the Kapoors, we see all that claim being nothing but a lie. byu/RapchikGunda inBollyBlindsNGossip

Many users have since joined the conversation, calling out what they describe as unnecessary promotional theatrics and questioning why celebrities need to manufacture narratives to build hype around their projects. The incident has reignited the debate on PR-driven image crafting and its impact on public trust.

Meanwhile, Ramayana continues to attract massive attention as one of the most ambitious Indian films in the making. Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, the film features Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Goddess Sita, and Yash as Ravana, who also co-produces the project. Sunny Deol appears as Lord Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey plays Laxman, making the ensemble one of the most discussed casts of recent years.

On the other hand, Dining With The Kapoors is designed as a celebratory special honouring Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary and the iconic family’s culinary culture. The show aims to present the Kapoors' authentic bond over food—but the current controversy has shifted focus entirely, turning a warm family tribute into a trending debate on social media authenticity.

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