When he first appeared on the big screen and dropped his modesty (erm…towel), an entire generation of women fell for him. Even though Ranbir Kapoor’s debut movie failed to crackle at the BO, his sincere acting and charming screen presence were noted and appreciated.

That’s why he is Bollywood’s most hopeful bet. Even though his last few releases have not done much justice to his acting prowess, we are still rooting for him…because RK is AWESOME. On his birthday today, we tell you why exactly he is simply amazing. Take a look:

His choice of movies:

From the affable Barfi to the carefree Kabir to the mysterious Roy, he has picked roles that were tailor-made for him. Despite the success or failure of the movie, Ranbir has made a place in our hearts with his brand of films. Well, that’s the true mark of a gifted actor, isn’t it?

The modern-day romancer:

His way of romancing his heroines is not one drool-worthy, but also very modern-day and apt. That’s exactly why he has so many female fans (including yours truly!), who just can’t get enough of him. The way he sweeps his heroines off their feet in reel and real lives is the stuff legends, fantasies and our wild dreams are made of. Uff.

His interesting personality:

While he is serious, moody and quiet during media interactions, he is at his jovial best onscreen. There’s a certain charisma to his personality that takes a different route (for the better) when he is emoting. That striking difference in personalities makes him a star. He retains his aloof mystery while showing us a spectrum of emotions. Way to go, RK!

His genes:

There’s just so much riding on him that any other actor in his place would have crumbled. But not Ranbir, of course. Because he’s not just any another actor. He is the grandson of Raj Kapoor and the son of Rishi-Neetu Kapoor, a flag-bearer of their genes and legacy. He does complete justice to his illustrious family and lives up their expectations without breaking a sweat. Whoa!

He is a looker:

Another reason why he is such a sweetheart is his dashing looks. He might not be conventionally model-esque, but his cute face, arresting personality and booming voice make him every girls’ dream boyfriend. The way he underplays his looks for talent is another trait worth lusting after.

Whether he’s flaunting his love life, setting the screen ablaze or courting controversies, the actor never loses his cool. Stay the way you’re, Ranbir! And here’s wishing you a very happy birthday.