Pritam responds to Rishi Kapoor’s harsh criticism over Ranbir’s ‘Jagga Jasoos’

Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif’s movie ‘Jagga Jasoos’ failed to create magic at the Box Office. Holding filmmaker Anurag Basu responsible for the lukewarm response to the film, Ranbir’s father Rishi Kapoor slammed the director, calling him 'irresponsible' and casual in his approach towards work. He further blamed music composer Pritam for not being serious about his work.

Addressing these remarks, Pritam recently asserted, “I have spent enough time in the industry to not believe any interview verbatim. Unless I get a personal message, I don't believe in anything. Rishi ji is somebody I respect a lot, he is a senior, I've grown up watching his films. On top of it, he is Ranbir's dad. I am in love with Ranbir for his talent and the person he is."

Praising Basu, he further said, “It was a complicated project and that's why it took time. It's not easy to take up a subject like that and live with it for over four years. Anurag is more passionate than I am. All of us did multiple projects during that time but he didn't do anything else." He added, “Anurag is a genius. I've worked with so many filmmakers, and he is one of the best we have. He is not only the master in direction and screenplay, but also good in all the other aspects of filmmaking."

"There was nothing more good, challenging or more fun than Jagga Jasoos. I am really proud of the film. This one is for posterity and I think it will survive time,” said Pritam before signing off.