The Kapoor on Saturday family gathered to celebrate the centenary of Raj Kapoor’s birth with a grand event that included many prominent family members. The occasion, which paid tribute to the legendary actor and filmmaker, also featured an emotional meeting with Prime Minister Modi. However, it was a surprising moment during the celebration, captured on video, that quickly went viral and sparked a flurry of reactions on social media.
The Raj Kapoor Film Festival, which was organised to honour the iconic Kapoor legacy, saw the entire family in attendance, including Ranbir Kapoor, his wife Alia Bhatt, and his mother Neetu Kapoor. A new video from the event shows the trio walking the red carpet together. Ranbir, dressed in an outfit reminiscent of his upcoming film Love and War, is seen engaging in conversation with Alia as they make their way through the crowd. The couple appears to pay tribute to Raj Kapoor’s cinematic legacy, but it’s a moment between Alia and Neetu that has since captured attention.
In the video, Alia is seen approaching Neetu Kapoor and sweetly calling out “Maa” while extending her hand toward her mother-in-law. However, Neetu’s reaction has raised eyebrows, as she seemingly does not acknowledge Alia’s gesture. While the reason for the moment remains unclear, the video quickly became a talking point, with many online questioning the interaction.
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Social media users were quick to share their opinions. Some commenters were sympathetic to Alia, with one writing, “She calls out to her so sweetly, but Neetu just ignores her!” Others speculated on the dynamics of their relationship, with one user wondering, “Is this happening to Alia Bhatt too?” Many were quick to feel sympathy for Alia, with one commenting, “Feeling bad for Alia,” while another wrote, “I’ve never seen Alia so underconfident before.”
In a recent interview with Indian Express, Neetu Kapoor opened up about her relationship with Alia Bhatt after her marriage to Ranbir Kapoor. She described Alia as “beautiful, simple, and a good person with no malice,” and emphasised that the dynamics between a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law largely depend on the husband. “If a man loves his mother too much, his mother may feel uneasy,” Neetu shared, suggesting that the success of such relationships depends on mutual understanding.
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt remains focused on her busy career. She recently starred in Jigra alongside Vedang Raina and has several exciting projects lined up, including Brahmastra Part 2 and Alpha with Ranbir Kapoor, as well as Love and War alongside Ranbir and Vicky Kaushal.