Randeep Hooda Questions Ranbir Kapoor’s Role in Highway Promotions While He Was Left Out

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In an interview that has quickly caught public attention, Randeep candidly expressed his confusion and frustration:

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“I was the lead actor in Highway, yet I was not involved in many of its promotional activities. It felt strange seeing Ranbir Kapoor being linked to the film so prominently, when he wasn’t even in it.”

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At the time, the spotlight around Highway often centered on Alia Bhatt, who was making her second film appearance, and director Imtiaz Ali, known for his romantic dramas. However, many fans and insiders noted that Ranbir Kapoor — who had worked with Imtiaz in Rockstar and shared a close friendship with both Imtiaz and Alia — often appeared in media conversations around the film. Rumors even swirled that Ranbir’s presence in early press interactions helped elevate buzz for the movie, given his star power.

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Randeep, who played the intense and layered character of Mahabir Bhati in Highway, said his lack of visibility in the promotional tour was disheartening.

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“When you give your all to a role, live it, and then are forgotten when it matters most — it hurts. I wasn’t invited to several interviews, press events, or even campaign shoots. It’s not about ego; it’s about acknowledgment.”

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While Randeep didn’t directly accuse anyone of sidelining him, his remarks have reignited conversations around favoritism and the PR-driven focus of Bollywood’s promotional circuits, where star value sometimes overshadows actual contributions to a project.

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Fans of the actor have come out in support of him online, calling Highway one of Randeep’s most underappreciated performances and demanding that the industry treat serious actors with greater respect.

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As of now, neither Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor, nor Imtiaz Ali have responded to Randeep’s comments. However, the discussion has opened up broader questions about how visibility is distributed in Bollywood — and who gets to stand in the limelight when the credits roll.

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