Yesteryear’s villain Ranjeet’s onscreen lecherous persona, which has become a problem for him, has been etched in the minds of cinema enthusiasts. Many assume this image reflects his real life, causing embarrassment for him in public, especially when he is with his daughter. Recalling an incident, Ranjeet shares how people would look at him in a restaurant and make comments, assuming he was going out with young girls. To counter this, he would loudly mention that he was with his daughter, and sometimes even take pictures with fans to show that he doesn’t associate with call girls. Ranjeet’s screen image has had a lasting impact on people, as illustrated by an incident where Kapil Dev had to reassure his sister-in-law that Ranjeet is not the person she sees in movies.