Shooting for Barfi was like playing dumb charades for Ranbir

Anurag Basu’sBarfifor actor Ranbir Kapoor was a game of dumb charades. He portrays the role of a deaf and dumb jolly person in the film and according to him,“I enjoyed playing this character. There were no dialogues. I used to go on the set, play dumb charades and come back.” Ranbir wanted the audiences to relate to his character and director Anurag Basu gave him full freedom on the set."I was frustrated that I didn't even say one dialogue or sing a song. A Hindi film hero wants to have a dialogue or sing songs, but it was a fun experience. But I had a lot of freedom on the set. Anurag Basu just wanted that my character must have relatability with the audience. They must be able to understand what I am feeling," he said."Anurag Basu is a very happy, jovial person and I feel the director's personality always reflects in the film. I feel when you see the film; you will see a lot of him. Everyone will like the film," he added.In the movie, his performance has been compared to Charlie Chaplin and his grandfather Raj Kapoor."Chaplin is the father of comedy; all actors who have come in the industry have been influenced by him. My grandfather Raj Kapoor himself was inspired by Chaplin. But I have not tried to copy him in 'Barfi', I have tried to play 'Barfi' in my own and Anurag Basu's way," he said.