EP-155 | The 'Original Bad Boy' of Bollywood Feat. Ranjeet

[@sanjaykhanna1632]

Gosh this is one of the best interviews I have ever seen.. it is.. specially for 70s to 90s kids.. and honestly it came out to be a myth breaker.. he is such a gentleman and at the same time such great story teller.. and so humble speaking out of heart directly without any filters, second best after Piyush Mishra.. only disappointment is it's abrupt ending when he still had so much more to share.. I could have listened to him for the whole day

[@hiteshmishra4711]

Smita ji has a god gifted talent of interrupting the guest EXACTLY at the point where they are at the most interesting part of their story.

[@Venkata_CV]

😀

[@bharatkumar-io7hx]

You are absolutely right 👍🏻

[@kumar7586]

Fully agree.

[@vijaychouhan3610]

😅😅

[@zeppelin3969]

Most interesting part of the story me hi vo deti bhi hai. Quid Pro Quo. Yehi hai Smita😊😮

[@lata633]

He is so entertaining! 🙂Smita ji couldn’t separate the actor from the person and was cringing all through out, goes on to prove how good of an actor he is. In real life he comes across a s a humble person, no pretensions, no weight. You didn’t give him a fair shot. I just realized after watching this interview, how dedicated and talented he is. He doesn’t drink or eat meat but played all those roles so convincingly. Amazing amazing actor and equally better story teller. Smith ji was not fair to him.

[@maple1plus]

Ranjeet tells his story in the most delightful, engrossing manner, despite the meandering length of his narratives. But then, that IS the most natural storytelling way! Smita may not have realized this and tried to cut short / fast forward a few times; finally ending the interview at a point leaving one feeling cheated. Do get him back for a continuation.

[@justsaying6757]

Yes he was middle of his story Nd she ended abruptly..I think she booked her flight too early perhaps she didn't expected a long interview or Ranjit himself was narrating everything at his own that she felt left out as journalist and just end it.

[@Wise_Thinking_All]

I took multiple break n still hooked to finish it till the end........what a story teller just like a family member narrating their ling incidence

[@ameya7723]

Legendary villain but very good in real life. Now I visualize him as a great story teller grandfather

[@hiteshmishra4711]

Ranjit ji is a spell bounding narrator. Public demands another interview with him, MINUS Smitaji please. Make sure to have an interviewer who has the capability to actually LISTEN to the guest.

[@pritishpadhy2603]

From the interview it is very clear that Ranjeet Ji is a clean soul with nothing to hide. He is not at all lecherous in real life. Also he has never smoked and never touched non veg. In addition, a terrific on screen villain and storyteller, one of the best! As far as alcohol is concerned, he may have been drinking a bit during his heydays. He mentioned about rum during Air Force days, also some whiskey episodes. But since Smita Ji was hellbent upon proving him a teetotaler and vegetarian, he preferred to keep quiet. Smita Ji was not much interested in the vegetarian aspect of his life since she herself may be non veg, which is totally fine. Similarly, it’s perfectly fine if he drank a bit during his youth and kind of gave up or reduced after a while wanting be to healthy. He’s 82 now, fit with a mind that ticks. Clear in his conversations, able to walk and move freely and live an independent life. What else does one want at that age?

[@SyedIrshadMurtaza]

Such a purely natural podcast, thoroughly enjoyed every bit of it. Thank you so much Smita for this masterpiece. Much love and respect from Pakistan 🌹

[@kiranp551]

Ranjeet is a very good storyteller. I felt like I lived that moment. Thanks.

[@sachinmesta4238]

He was the trendsetter of his time. Ranjeet, Shakti, Amjad, these villains made the Hero for what he was

[@stephenroger4527]

his look is khatarnak

[@PakchikpakRajaBabu-sp]

True.. Heroes are as great as their villains

[@gautamdas9081]

शुरू में सोचा पोलिटिकल इंटरव्यू से अलग शायद बेकार होगा, लेकिन इतना इंजॉय किया की एक पल भी मिस नहीं किया, really ultimate ❤❤❤❤❤

[@raghuramanathan4326]

जिस प्रकार रंजीत साहब ने अपनी कहानी और अनुभवों को साझा किया वो किसी भी पटकथा लेखक के लिए एक मिसाल है। रंजीत साहब एक जमीन से जुड़े व्यक्ति है।

[@asadali2311]

This deserves a Netflix Series covering each and every detail he is narrating.

[@kmgardening9075]

Yeah ,he should write his memoir

[@dineshatri2417]

बहुत ही दिलचस्प बातचीत। रंजीत जी बहुत अच्छे किस्सागो है।

[@Eshasadventures]

Smita asks the stupidest questions here. When Ranjeet was talking about the lines he came up with such as "chillaogi toh tumhare paas hi awaaz aayegi" and she asks "how can you come up with some cheap dialogues?". He was right that there's nothing cheap in it. Then she proceeds with her stupidity by asking, like a 10 year old "how did any girl become your girlfriend..how could they date you?". Surely as a middle-aged woman, she knows the distinction between reel and real? I've witnessed her superficial listening and understanding in other interviews too but this was really annoying. Btw, I have met Ranjeet in his house and let me tell you he's a gentleman and a complete family man. He's not creepy by miles and miles.

[@TheLionKing2345]

Absolutely right !!! She's the shallowest podcast interviewer.. she's competing with Beer Biceps for the stupidest interview host.. probably she wins by a whisker

[@rishisingh2989]

Totally fake !!

[@rongsatadar]

You are absolutely correct

[@rishisingh2989]

@@TheLionKing2345 that fellow from beerbice is a perfect example of a shallow clueless dolt, however all our politicians, celebrities and thinkers line up at his doorstep

[@mukeshvarma5843]

Smita ji,should stop interviewing film personalities. She is good with people from politics.

[@monajoshi81]

Smita Prakash loves the sound of her own voice. That's why she doesn't allow anybody to speak.

[@simretkriar2101]

But She hardly said a word . Ranjit was talking all the time . Good stories !

[@danbarot8245]

Smitaji is very disrespectful of Ranjit sahab. Instead of appreciating him as an actor, she is asking questions as if he is real goon. Ranjit sahab is very genuine and kind person. A gem of a person.

[@gurvindersinghkalra8161]

She should stick to interview bjp guys only

[@mahagyanguru7101]

Sunita ji real stupid idiot woman tried unsuccessfully to insult Ranjeet she doesn't even know that playing villain in a movie doesn't make a villain Shahrukh ne Baazigar aur dar mein villain ka roll Kiya To kya vah villain Ho Gaya use girlfriend nahin milegi kaisi gadhi aur ullu kism ki auraten Hoti hai interview karne ke liye.

[@mahagyanguru7101]

Sushmita Ji ko pahle interview karna chahie ki tujhe interview karne ka mauka Kaun diya Ranjeet ki jagah koi Aur hota To iski to band Baja deta hai aisi ghatiya aur bevkufon ki Rani Jaise sawal karne ke liye.

[@mahagyanguru7101]

Smita ji is an idiot has to learn how to interview someone then only She should ask questions

[@sanatanipreah8077]

​@@gurvindersinghkalra8161😂😂😂

[@Kamal_chheharta]

Not fair Smitaji...the man has so many stories to tell but you interrupted him so much...did not allow him to tell how he got the first film...and so on and finished abruptly...not fair...he deserves another episode

[@VinodKumar-qf3xu]

Absolutely, I agree with you. There was way too much interupption from Smita ji..

[@gautamjain7605]

Agree with your point and I also thought she was quite insulting at various points during the interview. (Aapki koi kaise girl friend ban Gayi, creepy vibe and all that) Quite gracious of Ranjeet ji to take such nastiness so sportingly.

[@ritwikachatterjee5792]

She is so rude

[@us-du44fx4u]

​@@gautamjain7605She was probably addressing the fact that people back then would take you on your face value. His onscreen persona was all about chasing women and making them uncomfortable. So getting into relationship wouldn't be as easy for him as compared to heroes like Rajesh Khanna...

[@gautamjain7605]

@@us-du44fx4u look at facial expression. And also Ranjeet ji himself had to clarify to Smita ji during the interview that he was not the same person that he was in films.

[@lobosj1962]

I was so engrossed in the naration that when the eposode ended it was a shock. Just did not realize how 1 hour 45 minutes passed away. I think there should be one more eposide.

[@gautambirsingh]

Couldn’t agree with this more - Smita please have series of Episodes with this Legendary star from our times

[@vishakhasingh8714]

Ranjeet ji wanted to speak more but the interview ended.

[@supersue_cleobruni]

These yesteryear stars are extremely articulate and intelligent. Such a pleasure listening to this conversation!

[@shrishri8898]

Can they crack bank ssc 😂😊

[@arunakrishnan3284]

The actors of those days were a class apart. What a wonderful narration of bombay film industry by Ranjeet. He comes out as a such a genuine, warm down to earth person. Very enjoyable episode.

[@sourabhsinghandotramme2424]

Ranjit ji was very kind as after listening to much words (creepy etc)from the host , he didn't loose his temper but talked with calmness and politeness....

[@SeekingBuddha21]

He deserves another podcast, he has so much to share

[@maanav25]

Yes yes yes yes yes....excellent choice pf Guest!!! Love this guys acting....Ranjeet Sahab....hats off to you.

[@katyalji]

Closure was very abruptly done some how I believe there could have been more from him to share... But truly Ranjeet ji Aka Gopal ji Aka Goli has been a awesome person Lots of love and respect to him...

[@nanditabajpai3975]

People like Ranjeet Saab are not born often , a very vital part of my childhood memories , very talented and simple

[@sanjogization]

Ranjeet was speaking of Wengers the Delhi Restaurant in Connaught Place during 60s. It is still there.

[@archanadewang5323]

Han, aur Smitaji, Wrangler Jeans😂

[@VinodKumar-qf3xu]

After watching this interview, I can say, you are a gem of a person! God bless you Sir..! Smitaji thank you for bringing Mr. Ranjit ji as your guest..🙏

[@jamesbond-lb7se]

This interview was so fun to watch. Not a single dull moment.

[@purshottamsharma1968]

सही समय पर सही जगह होना इसे ही कहते हैं।लव यू रणजीत जी 🙏

[@CP-wo4ou]

Loved the interview. Mr. Ranjeet is genuine, honest, expressive and down to earth in his responses - no airs whatsoever about him - very humble and simple man.

[@smitaj2209]

Very well conducted interview Smita . Ranjeet was in the mood for a 3 hour interview so must have been difficult to keep steering him on track, and that too without offending him .

[@vishakhasingh8714]

True...

[@aloksaily]

KABHIE KABHIE. Once in a blue moon. Loved it

[@iskkumar2124]

Smita prakash -- I didn't like the way you interrupted Mr.Ranjeet. And I didn't like the way you abruptly concluded the interview. And I also didn't like when you kept ranting every now and then that "during my childhood" stuff, just to show yourself as if you are a teenager. Remember that you look quite old despite the make up you put on and despite the lights and all that stuff. Never try to make others feel as if they are old by repeatedly chanting "during my childhood" nonsense

[@ashishnigam3766]

😅😅😅😅

[@ashishnigam3766]

😅😅😅😅

[@grandmasterjo1]

After such a gigantic interview I thought the credit to Ranjeet at the end by Smita was absolute mediocre. She just hushed with a thank you Not done The man deserved more than that for all the authenticity honesty and down to earth attitude. I hardly watch Hindi films but I did watch this villain in the few I saw The actual man from the villain is like seeing behind the glass in reality. The man deserved a better thank you and appreciation.

[@happyvibes369.]

is aurat ko interview nh krna aata islye mann nh krta iske channel ki interview dekhne ka prabhu chawala ki behn h yeh b 😢😂😅 uska v late praan sir k sath interview bhut faltu baat krta h vo taklu b

[@dfb1976]

This could have gone on another 45 min, must be the first podcast I fully listened too. This was too good.

[@simplethings9683]

Such a beautiful humble human, even after such accomplishments, he down to earth. I can only imagine how much joy it would be to listen to his life experiences. Lots o respect Gopalji.

[@vistawoodmall4626]

Ranjeet wants to tell the whole thing. Smita is cutting in between.

[@BotswanaThabo]

OMG smita so bad at listening to his wonderful story. He already said at the beginning that he had picked up drinking rum at the Air Force yet she was astonished that Ranjit was drinking whiskey at Raj Kapoor's place 😅 Also I wanted to know what happened after watching the song of Mera Nam Joker with Raj Kapoor she interpreted him at put on a fast forwarded track

[@sebisingh4993]

Reporter daar gyi hai

[@MihirHattangdi]

Bhai tu Kar na toh podcast

[@ActiveOcean]

Simple humble person and blessed too...🙏🏻❤️. Best ever villain of Hindi films was Amjad Khan. And at the end he has taken the spineless Bachchan's name .👌🏼 Superb podcast.

[@dipakshah1479]

One of the noblest person who performed his part in movies so eloquently that his image taken over to his real life.

[@vikas.tondse]

Wow.. Enjoyed throughout his journey 🌟

[@jitendersharma727]

Goof choice of actor to be interviewed who has golden heart. He has lot to tell about Bollywood

[@anurag5995]

Aajkal ki ladkiyan saari hi nahin pehanti hain, mai kya kheechun...............this was epic and hilarious line..............🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@sonia-x4f1s]

Ranjit Sahab was a very handsome villain... I had a major crush on him once upon a time!!! Aur ek Vinod Khanna... These men of those times were beautiful, like saarey nayan naksh sahi jagah par!!

[@sanjeevkhera9565]

gr8, very-2 nice person in real life Ranjit Sir Alias Goli / Gopal Singh Bedi ji ofcourse a very-2 nice actor

[@ShahidHaider-g1p]

he was a great villain of indian film industry i am a great admirer of this man may god give a good and blessing life a lot of love to him and his family his admirer from district charsadda khyber pakhtunkhwa province pakistan

[@drshyamsunderrao4552]

Lovable guy! Great story teller! Never knew this side of his personality. As someone said all the screen villains are gentlemen and all the screen heroes are real life villians!

[@wizardofb9434]

He always came wearing tight open shirts, soaked in sweat, flexing muscles tight, with blood shot red eyes and finally ended up beaten by Dharamji 😮

[@manasranjan2314]

Yes😂

[@chitteutu]

What a good hearted and simple human being. 🙏

[@simretkriar2101]

Ranjit Saab is one of the finest actor . Also fine human being ! Thanks for podcast Smita

[@GauravBhargava]

Such an honest narrative😮. What a man! What luck! What life!

[@abc-q8p]

Smita pure interview me critical hi dikhi. Ek taraf to wo Ranjit Ji se impress ho rahi, curious ho rahi thi aur udsri taraf unki tareef ek baar bhi nahi ki. Conversation bech me kaat rahi thi. Smita ko kuch controversial masala chahiye jo unhe nahi mila. Halanki Ranjit Ji har baat bahut detail me bata rahe the par itna lamba interview bhi kahi se bhi boring nahi laga. Ranjeet Ji bade jolly nature, down to earth, raw, natural aur bahut positive vyakti hai. Aur adhiktar log jinhe hamne movies me villain dekha wo real life me bade gentleman hi the jaise Ajit, Pran, Prem Chopda, Danny aur so-called hero real life me bahut ghatiya character ke the. Interview bahut accha tha par ending bahut abrubt aur kharab lagi. Ranjit Ji ki favourite line "You know all of that stuff"

[@GuruSingh-z7m]

Bahut sahi likha aapne. Isme smithaji bahut interrupt kar rahee thee sirf batane ke liye kee woh bahut updated or gyani hein. Eg Rajkapoor wali story poori change karwa dee beech mein apna gyan deke. 2nd Ranjit sir ne achha jawab diya Kee handsome tau kahin se bhee hau sakta hai😂 Jab vinod khanna je ke liye unhone tareef kee Gurdaspur se they.Smithaji is a very nice host par isme unko zayda bolne kee zarrurat nahin thee. Ranjeet sir was very honest and har baat imandari se batayi. Meri khushqismati hai mein Ranjeet sir ko 3 times mil Chuka hoon. He is really very down to earth person. May God bless him and Smithaji as well 🙏

[@abc-q8p]

​@@GuruSingh-z7m Thanks bhai 🙏

[@simretkriar2101]

Whole chat V interesting. It’s casual baat cheet . Not written word to word . Loved it . Don’t criticise for the sake of it . There is no perfect chat , conversation, podcast . As we think differently. Someone will find some something to criticise. Acceptance in life is BEST

[@abc-q8p]

@@simretkriar2101 It's not like that. When a big shot is interviewed, everything is kept on a proper schedule and sequenced in advance. Nothing is casual. If we take it as 'non-scripted,' then again, it was a big mistake. You have to be prepared to interview a well-known personality. He must be given time and courtesy to put his views and thoughts first. It is basic manners and etiquette. So criticism is justified, she is not interviewing her friend or neighbour.

[@Robertpupo]

Never came across this humane side of Ranjeetji - such a close to heart narration

[@cdhd252]

अभिनेता रंजीत एक बेहतरीन शानदार दमदार अभिनेता है ईश्वर रंजीत जी को स्वस्थ रखें दीर्घायु शतायु बनाएं और आनेवाली पीढ़ियों का मार्गदर्शन करते रहे🚩🚩🕉️🕉️ 🙏🙏🙏 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@Humanbeing33333]

It's always pleasure to hear him . Very genuine and wonderful human being.

[@Lalrinawma-el6lu]

We know by the name of Ranjeetji from our youth days till now

[@NoshNams]

Thank you for your Contribution Gopal Aka Ranjeet And ANI Smita Prakash

[@ameyakolhe4838]

The voice is still the same ❤ I'm glad you let him go on talking. Much love.

[@sharaddhaktode4397]

It was Smita madam "CUTTING CRUDELY".....

[@NeelamSharma23500]

1:40:58 exactly

[@sanjeevkhera9565]

thanks for such a beautiful & real life story of Goli Ji

[@kovvadakumari8606]

Wished more to listen from ranjeet ji but abruptly closed. Please smithaji do one more episode with this gentleman. Please

[@mohitck]

You didn't let him finish the Raj Kapoor story.

[@sulahkarajayyadav]

Wow! What a conversation! 1 hr 45 minutes long interiew at no point felt long! Thanks a lot Ranjit ji for reminding me about the role of destiny in our lives, though I am still nnot fully convinced. Your physique must have impressed, Ronnie, I guess, otherwise no reason for such spectacular introductions and the journey thereafter. Last, but not the least, thank you Smita ji for such a nice conversation. Always love your podcasts. Please contiue with the great work.

[@ashddesai]

This is the best episode ever…. He is so genuine and such a natural story teller… no wonder he’s left such an indelible impression on our childhood.

[@danbarot8245]

What a wonderful person is Ranjeet sahab. As a kid I used to be scared of him while watching him and his contemporaries in movie theatre. It is frustrating to see Smitaji interrupting unnecessary. She is pretending that she knows everything.

[@archanadewang5323]

Actually she knew very less

[@AnjumziaRana]

Gopal ji ❤❤❤ from lahire to you genuine simple strong bonding with all sphere of life real characters 😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉 a treat to watch 🎉🎉🎉

[@DeepakSharma-sp8cr]

Smita was looking pretty and beautiful for the 1st time sooooo vulnerable, was to it Ranjeet effect. Never noticed her before this podcast.

[@Rs-wv8vx]

Great actor and great human being Ranjeet Saab

[@kumarswamymc433]

One of my favourite actors,wonderful villian, I had seen most of his movies my favourite one is Dharmatma, one dialogue I still remember, forgot its name, it goes like this.. " Nagaraj mai tumhe zindagi bhar doodha pileya magar tum mujhe jehar pileya". 40 years back I had an opportunity to see him at Bangalore airport lounge .

[@anantmedepalli2139]

Gem of an interview . Ranjeet is a great storyteller. It was a delight to hear all his anecdotes and unfiltered accounts of his accounts with cinema idols of the 70s and 80s

[@dineshlimbachiyaa9806]

Smita ji aaj pali baar dekha ki aap bhi filmi ki khoob shaukeen hain . Love you smita ji ♥️♥️♥️😘 Or ranjit ji to mere favourite hain

[@janmejoydeblaskar8511]

ThnkU for this wanderfull episode 🎉❤...its a hidden treasure 🙏

[@kalyankatwal7118]

Wonderful journey of Bollywood legend Ranjeet sir !! Great interview. I love this kind of interview. Very thorough explanation by Ranjit. I love it . Mesmerizing the past. Good old times. Keep bringing these legends. Thank you 🙏

[@raj55717]

What a wonderful storyteller!

[@sandeeprawat1616]

Very interesting interview ranjeet ji spell out everything Frankly.....Very honest about his life...🎉🎉🎉

[@booksonclouds]

He is such a lovely human being, very down to earth. ❤

[@1234fazermann]

Such a lovely interview, didn't realise the time & what's the bickering about the host? I think she did well as well.

[@neerajjumani2121]

What a great storyteller Ranjeetji is how interestingly he mentioned each an every anecdote was mesmerising to hear him out.

[@sd5362]

Cant forget Ranjit ka dialog: "ONCE IN A BLUE MOON ..KABHI KABHI"

[@VinaySharma-by7ss]

Vishwanath

[@Liam-yo5ex]

ਸਿਰਾ ਬੰਦਾ Gem of a person ❤❤ Love you Goli paaji

[@vishalnayakrx]

Thank you ranjit sahab for giving us wonderful movies of my childhood.🙏🏼

[@mohamadashraf6364]

what a nice actor . i grew watching his films. what a screen presence . Bedi saab despite playing negative roles ma hamesha apna pan lagta ha. His role on LAKHAN , laho ka do rang memorable. reagrds from kashmir

[@sanjaybhatia5325]

Ranjeet Ji, You mentioned the name Frontier Club as football goalkeeper Sir, my father was one of founder member of the club, a state level player, even Hockey he played for state before partition. All my respect S K Bhatia

[@garybhat9066]

Gopal Bedi, not Gopal Singh Bedi. Ranjeet corrects Smitha. I am not a Sardar, but has Sardar surname. Ranjeet says he is Punjabi Hindu and his wife Nazneen as Sikhni.

[@rajiivkharkar6634]

Smita, it's one of your best interviews taken by you, Jo bhi hai, he is a wonderful person and he was enjoying the talks as well. Bravo 👏

[@anitabhavnani767]

I enjoy all your podcasts Smita. This one is so good too. Ranjeet’s stories are so picturesque

[@RK-naxal]

Ranjeet sahab, tussi great ho..you were the only villian who used to terrorise me while watching your movies when I was a kid..even today I hold you at a top helm sir..what an actor..wow..God bless you and your family sir ☺️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🌹

[@vijaybahuguna3519]

रंजित जी कि फ़िल्मी जीवनी का सफ़र सुन कर बहुत अच्छा लगा। आप से इसी उम्मीद सेअनुरोध करते हैं भविष्य में भी इसी प्रकार के अनुभव साझा करते रहेंगे ।

[@viplav76]

Thanks Jordan & the out of spec team. It’s highly appreciated. All the efforts and the all important information coming through. Cheers

[@30Super]

Very simple and lovely Ranjeetji totally in contrast to his filmi immage ❤

[@Shiva-nl7vu]

V interesting.. As they say the villains are the real heroes. Nice to know Ranjeet's life story. Wish it had gone on.

[@sanjoyroy2856]

Sharabi movie mein stage dance of Ranjit was outstanding ❤❤❤❤

[@cindyw9632]

Very good Actor & Honest & good at heart 👍

[@ravipushkarna475]

Love you Sir for being Honest and Humble........People like Ranjit G confirm that goodness exists .....

[@gurumurthykrishnan]

please part 2 with RANJITJI

[@bhupenderkumar2623]

Very very interesting interview. Mr. Ranjeet ji a lovable personality.

[@Goawaygonow]

Indian Defences- Air Force - a much better choice than superficial Bollywood. We Indians are so ADHD, we jump so much in between topics. We hop between thoughts. Ha ha! You realize that when you live for decades in another country. It's kinda sweet and annoying both. ❤😊 Ranjeet Jee is such a good human. Lovely interview.

[@NitinKataria-yj8gz]

He is like a supercomputer

[@NitinKataria-yj8gz]

He did not leave the IAF on his own, he had to leave due to his senior

[@S_V19]

Legends say Smita prakash is still blushing!😂

[@Abc-jf9ux]

The only podcast I ended up fully. Great personality of Bollywood.. ❤❤

[@Nightcrawler009]

Great man very honest true gentleman love to hear him more and his story telling is fabulous I'm in love with u great Ranjit sir truly respect u and admire ur way of living I dnt know why people like him interviewed very less I'm upset today of some of my work related problems after seeing and listening u I'm very happy now thank you u give me hope that man should live like god's child