As the year draws to a close and the glitz of New Year celebrations beckons, Bollywood stars are slipping away to their preferred holiday retreats—and amongst them are the luminous newlyweds, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, alongside their baby daughter, Raha. The family was recently spotted by the ever-watchful eyes of the paparazzi on December 26, as they embarked on their vacation, setting off a flurry of excitement and adoration from fans and media alike.
Captured in a candid Instagram video shared by Viral Bhayani, Ranbir was seen in a laid-back graphic sweatshirt paired with joggers, while Alia, ever the picture of maternal grace, cradled little Raha in her arms, donning a classic white shirt. The brief clip affords a fleeting but heartwarming glimpse of the family, with Raha seemingly taking a peaceful nap, safely ensconced in her mother’s loving embrace.
The family’s departure for the New Year’s holiday comes on the heels of Raha’s highly-anticipated ‘face reveal’ to the public. On Christmas day, Ranbir and Alia, who have tread carefully around their daughter’s exposure to the limelight, chose to share her visage as a more personal gift to their global fanbase. Raha’s introduction to the world wasn’t without ceremony—she graced the annual Kapoor Christmas lunch, an event that surely carried even more significance for the family this year.
The photos and videos proliferated across social media, capturing the hearts of thousands who had been eagerly watching since Alia and Ranbir tied the knot on April 14, 2022, and subsequently welcomed Raha into their lives in November of the same year. The public’s reaction was a blend of affection and curiosity, with many remarking on the familial resemblance Raha bore to both Alia and her paternal lineage.
Comments flooded in, with netizens drawing comparisons between Raha and various members of her famous family—from saying she has her mother’s looks to observing the striking similarity to her great-grandfather, the legendary Raj Kapoor. Some even likened her to her aunt Karisma Kapoor, a testament to the strong genetic ties in the Kapoor clan. A few followers highlighted the resemblance to her late grandfather, Rishi Kapoor, which has touched the hearts of many, carrying forward a legacy of the iconic film family.
As conversations about the young Kapoor-Bhatt offspring spread like wildfire, Alia shared during the HT Leadership Summit in Delhi, the family’s perspective on handling Raha’s exposure to the media. They aren’t intentionally concealing her from the public eye, but as new parents, they are still navigating the balance between their personal joy and the relentless glare of public attention.
Alia candidly conveyed her own conflict: the pride she feels as a mother versus the concern of her child’s privacy. Having just celebrated her first birthday, Raha’s journey into the world of fame has only just begun, and her parents are stepping cautiously, desiring to keep her early experiences as grounded as possible.
As the New Year approaches and another chapter is about to begin for Alia and Ranbir, now as a family of three, the intrigue and fondness from their audience are sure to follow them into 2023. Their journey together, from star-studded nuptials to the birth of their daughter, has captivated the nation—and now, as they retreat from the public eye to savor their private festivities, the Kapoor-Bhatt family continues to remind us of the beauty and warmth that lies at the heart of stardom.
