Fact Check: Dining With The Kapoors holds no visible proof of Ranbir Kapoor breaking his Sattvic diet for Ramayana

Ranbir Kapoor is currently being criticized for breaking his Sattvic diet rule while shooting for Ramayana. Netizens are convinced that the actor lied about his diet and broke the rule by consuming fish and meat. This happened after Dining With The Kapoors released on OTT. The documentary suggests that Ranbir, along with the Kapoor family, consumed non-veg food while claiming he went on Sattvic diet for Ramayana. Was it really the truth though?

No visible proof of Ranbir Kapoor consuming non-veg food

The scenes at the dining table are shot in a way that makes it feel like the whole Kapoor family is consuming the same meal. However, they all could have different preferences when it comes to food, and each follows a specific diet. Similarly, there is no shot of Ranbir eating anything other than the pasta served to him. Yes, he is seen with the dripper of ghee served along with the fish curry and rice, but the actor could use the ghee over any dish. Thus, there is no visible shot of him actually consuming non-veg at the dining table.

Where news of Ranbir Kapoor's Sattvic diet for Ramayana started

There were reports claiming that Ranbir Kapoor followed Sattvic diet while shooting for Nitesh Tiwari's Ramayana in order to respect the character he plays - that of Lord Ram. A statement released mentioned that the actor quit smoking, alcohol and went on a Sattvic diet to respect his role in the Nitesh Tiwari directorial. Whether he followed it strictly or had his cheat days is still unclear, but Dining With The Kapoors is shot smartly. It leads people to believe that the Kapoors ate everything served to them, but in reality, they did eat according to their diet/food preference. While Saif Ali Khan was seen gorging on mutton, Kareena Kapoor relished the fish curry. The only shot of Ranbir eating any food is of the pasta.

Understanding Sattvic diet

Sattvic diet is an ayurvedic practice that promotes all-vegetarian food, especially one that is freshly prepared. The diet does not completely eliminate non-vegetarian food but restricts its consumption. Thus, even if Ranbir did consume non-veg, it could be a cheat meal/cheat day and does not prove that he lied about his overall diet.

FAQs:

Q: What is Dining with the Kapoors about?

A: Dining with the Kapoors is a documentary that offers an unfiltered, intimate, and multi-generational look into the lives of Bollywood's prominent Kapoor family. It uses the setting of their legendary dinner table to explore interconnected themes of food, family legacy, shared memories, and the Kapoors' deep-seated relationship with Indian cinema history.

Q: When will Dining with the Kapoors be released?

A: The documentary is officially scheduled to join the Netflix India streaming slate in November 2025.

Q: Which Kapoor family members are confirmed to be in the series?

A: The documentary boasts an extensive ensemble cast spanning multiple generations. Confirmed names include cinematic icons Randhir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Neetu Kapoor, alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni with Bharat Sahni, Armaan Jain, Anissa Malhotra Jain, Aadar Jain, and various other family members.