Sai Pallavi left MBBS to become an actor, Ranbir Kapoor tells Amitabh Bachchan, 'Bhagwan ka prescription tha Sir'
Actors Ranbir Kapoor and Sai Pallavi appeared on the quiz show Kaun Banega Crorepati to promote their upcoming film 'Ramayana'. During the segment, the cast discussed Sai Pallavi's transition from medicine to acting, framed by a humorous remark from Kapoor.
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The film is a high-profile cinematic project expected to be a major box-office event in 2026, highlighting the intersection of celebrity culture and film marketing.
Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Ravie Dubey are set to appear on Amitabh Bachchan's ‘Kaun Banega Crorepati 18’ to promote their upcoming film ‘Ramayana’. Ahead of the mythological epic's theatrical release on November 5, the actors, who portray Lord Rama, Sita and Lakshman, respectively, will take the hot seat on the quiz show. In a promo released by the makers, Big B is seen asking Sai Pallavi about how she went from pursuing medicine to becoming an actor, prompting a witty response from Ranbir.In the clip, Bachchan asks Sai Pallavi about her career choice, saying, “You studied to become a doctor. And you ended up here. How?” The actress responds that her journey into films was perhaps destined to happen. Explaining her unexpected career path, she says, “That’s how God wrote it.
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