When Ranbir Kapoor’s Mean Girls Comment Became Bollywood’s Big Talk
Ranbir’s cheeky casting choice on Koffee With Karan involving Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor became a pop culture moment with lasting ripples.
Ranbir Kapoor once made a quick joke on Koffee With Karan that fans still talk about today. He was asked who he’d cast in a remake of Mean Girls. His answer? Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor. The moment was cheeky, unexpected, and had a lot of meaning behind it.
Why That One-Liner Hit Hard
This happened during Koffee With Karan Season 3 in 2010. Ranbir was on the show with his cousin, Kareena Kapoor Khan. During the rapid-fire round, host Karan Johar asked who he would cast in Mean Girls. Ranbir smiled and named Deepika and Sonam.
It wasn’t just a fun answer. Deepika was his ex, and Sonam had called him “not boyfriend material” on the same show a season earlier. The comment hit a nerve and quickly went viral.
The History Between Them
Ranbir and Deepika were in a public relationship after meeting on the set of Bachna Ae Haseeno in 2008. They broke up in 2009. When Deepika and Sonam came on Koffee With Karan, both took jabs at Ranbir. Deepika even joked that he should endorse a condom brand.
Rishi Kapoor, Ranbir’s father, was not happy. He said the jokes were in poor taste and blamed the host, Karan Johar, for encouraging it. He called the episode “immature” and said his son didn’t deserve that kind of treatment on national TV.
Deepika, Sonam, and the Aftermath
Deepika returned to Koffee With Karan in 2014 with Priyanka Chopra. She said there was no issue between her and Ranbir. Their film Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani proved they could still work well together.
Sonam later admitted that her comments on the show had affected her friendship with Ranbir. She also said people started judging her personality based on that one episode.
Ranbir Calm Response
Years later, Ranbir opened up about the episode. In an interview with Simi Garewal, he said he was actually on the set the day Deepika and Sonam recorded their episode. He said they were both kind to him after filming, and he didn’t hold a grudge.
He added that if Deepika had an issue, she could have just called him. But he also said he understood that people deal with things in their own way. Fans appreciated his calm and respectful approach.
What This Says About Bollywood TV Shows
Koffee With Karan is known for making celebrities speak openly. That’s part of why fans love it. But this moment showed that even fun questions can lead to real drama. When stars talk about each other on TV, it can affect their lives in serious ways.
Ranbir’s Life Today
In 2025, Ranbir Kapoor is focused on big projects, not gossip. He’s filming Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, with his wife Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal. The film has already created buzz, and fans are excited to see the trio on screen.
He is also playing Lord Ram in Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. The film also stars Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol, Rakul Preet Singh, and Ravi Dubey. It’s one of the most awaited films of the year.
Why This Story Still Matters
Ranbir’s Mean Girls comment was funny, but it also opened a conversation. It reminded everyone that celebrities are human. Their relationships, mistakes, and growth all play out in front of the public. What made this moment last is not just the joke—but everything that came before and after.
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