In the glittering world of Bollywood, where celebrity offspring often steal the spotlight before they can walk, two-year-old Raha Kapoor daughter of power couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor has emerged as one of the industry’s most adored young stars. The child, raised with equal devotion by her busy parents amid their demanding schedules, frequently accompanies her mother to film shoots. And in a charming revelation, Alia has gone the extra mile, equipping her little one with a dedicated vanity van tailored just for her.
The delightful detail came to light during a recent conversation between Mahesh Bhatt, Alia’s father and Raha’s doting grandfather, and Humans of Bombay. Speaking candidly, Bhatt praised his daughter’s seamless juggling act of motherhood and career. “Alia had decided to get married. She has a child and she works,” he shared, reflecting on her recent trip to Milan for an event, where she brought Raha along. He recounted a recent advertisement shoot he did alongside Alia and Amitabh Bachchan—affectionately dubbed “Mr. Bachchan” where he first encountered the pint-sized perk.
“There was a vanity van that was for Raha,” Bhatt explained. Alia, ever the attentive parent, invited him to relax inside it during a break. “She said to me, ‘Papa, go and sit in Raha’s room.’ I refused.”
Bhatt’s reluctance stemmed not from discomfort, but from a profound respect for the space’s innocent aura. He described the van’s interior as evoking the gentle warmth of a nursery school, almost shrine-like in its serene setup complete with thoughtful touches to keep a toddler entertained and at ease amid the chaos of a production set. “I didn’t want to pollute that feeling,” he added with a touch of humor. Opting to stay outside, he quipped, “An old man like me has no business there.”
This anecdote underscores the couple’s commitment to blending family life with professional demands, ensuring Raha’s comfort remains paramount. Alia, who has long been open about prioritizing her daughter, continues to thrive on screen. Her next project, the high-stakes espionage thriller Alpha, places her alongside Sharvari and Bobby Deol in key roles. Produced by Aditya Chopra under the Yash Raj Films spy universe banner, this marks the franchise’s seventh installment and is slated for a Christmas Day release on December 25.
As Bollywood’s star kids grow up under the public eye, stories like Raha’s vanity van offer a glimpse into the tender, behind-the-scenes efforts of parents navigating fame’s fast lane. For Alia and Ranbir, it’s a small van with a big heart one that keeps their little princess feeling right at home, no matter the location.
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