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After being trolled for his Dussehra speech, Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for the ‘slip of tongue’. Here’s what he said!
Ranbir Kapoor Apologises For ‘Slip Of Tongue’ During Dussehra Speech
Ranbir Kapoor has apologised for his recent Dussehra speech, which drew trolling on social media. He explained that it was a slip of the tongue. The actor addressed the incident at the music and audio launch of Nitesh Tiwari’s upcoming film ‘Ramayana’ in Chennai. While clarifying what he meant and acknowledging his gaffe, Ranbir also recalled a memorable song from his 2011 film ‘Rockstar’.
Ranbir Kapoor Apologises For ‘Slip Of Tongue’ During Dussehra Speech
Acknowledging the controversy, Ranbir Kapoor clarified what he had intended to say during the festive event and used the lyrics of his A.R. Rahman song from ‘Rockstar’ to explain how his words had conveyed the wrong meaning.
Addressing the crowd in Chennai, Ranbir said, “I would like to take this opportunity to apologise over an incident that happened yesterday. I was at a Dussehra event, and I had a slip of tongue.”
Actor #RanbirKapoor apologises for the slip of tongue he had yesterday at Dussehra’s #Ramayana Kolkata Event at Chennai Album Launch.“Jo Bhi Main Kehna Chaahun, Barbaad Kareh Alfaaz Mere” https://t.co/b22x90rElO
— The Climax India (@TheClimaxIndia) October 21, 2026
He then clarified the message he had wanted to convey: “What I meant to say is, ‘Burai chaahe kitni bhi taaqatwar kyun na ho, aakhir mein jeet achhai aur sachchai ki hogi.’ (No matter how powerful evil may be, goodness and truth will ultimately triumph).”
Ranbir’s clarification came after his earlier remarks at the Dussehra celebration in Kolkata went viral and led to trolling. His choice of words had left viewers confused about the message he was trying to convey, leading to jokes and criticism on social media.
Ranbir Kapoor Quotes His ‘Rockstar’ Song
While explaining the verbal slip, Ranbir brought up his experience of working with music composer A.R. Rahman on Rockstar. He quoted a line from the film’s song Jo Bhi Main, which seemed particularly fitting for the situation.
“What I want to say is, ‘Jo bhi main kehna chahu, barbaad kare alfaaz mere,’” the actor joked. The lyric translates roughly to, “Whatever I wish to say, my words ruin it.” AR Rahman was also present at the grand album launch in Chennai.
What Was Ranbir Kapoor’s Dussehra Remark Controversy?
The controversy began after a video of Ranbir speaking at a Dussehra event in Kolkata went viral on social media. While discussing the festival’s message of good triumphing over evil, the ‘Ramayana’ actor’s words suggested the opposite of what he meant.
Given that Ranbir is set to portray Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, the remark attracted additional attention. The epic is closely associated with the victory of good over evil, making the verbal slip particularly noticeable to viewers.
“Dussehra humein ek bahut khoobsurat baat yaad dilati hai, ki burai chahe kitni bhi taqatwar kyun naa ho, aakhir mein ant sacchai aur achchai ki hi hogi (Dussehra reminds us of a beautiful thing: no matter how powerful evil is, truth and goodness will ultimately end),” he said.
The clip prompted a wave of online reactions, with some users poking fun at the actor’s wording. Others viewed it as a speaking mistake that had been amplified on social media.
At the Chennai event, Ranbir directly addressed the incident, clarified his intended message and apologised.
About Ramayana
Directed by Nitesh Tiwari, Ramayana: Part One stars Ranbir Kapoor as Lord Ram, Sai Pallavi as Sita and Yash as Ravana. Sunny Deol plays Hanuman, while Ravie Dubey is seen as Lakshman. The film is being produced by Namit Malhotra and is being mounted as a two-part epic.
The project has been positioned as one of the biggest Indian productions, with Oscar-winning VFX company DNEG handling the visual effects. Hans Zimmer and A.R. Rahman are associated with the film’s music.
The film will release worldwide on November 5, 2026.
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Ask News18Ranbir Kapoor apologised for a verbal slip of the tongue he made during a Dussehra celebration in Kolkata, where his jumbled remarks about good and evil went viral and triggered social media trolling.
Ask News18October 21, 2026, 22:10 IST