Amid the shimmering spotlights and ardent fanfare, even the most illustrious stars of Bollywood confront their share of tribulations. Alia Bhatt, a leading lady of Indian cinema, recently opened up about her personal approaches to dealing with setbacks, taking pages from her husband and fellow actor Ranbir Kapoor’s playbook on resilience and equipoise.
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor have rapidly turned into the ‘It’ couple of Bollywood, captivating audiences with their on-screen performances and off-screen romance. With Alia’s raw portrayal in cinematic gems like “Gangubai Kathiawadi” and “Rocky Rani Kii Prem Kahaani,” and Ranbir’s monumental success with movies such as “Animal,” they stand as pillars of contemporary Indian cinema. Yet, behind the glitz, the couple navigates life’s ebb and flow with a learned grace.
In an intimate conversation with Harper’s Bazaar India, Alia peeled back the curtain to reveal the dynamics of her and Ranbir’s recovery mechanisms. She confessed, “Ranbir and I handle things differently. I am more contemplative, a bit of an overthinker, while he prefers to shake off the dust and move on quickly.” She credits this dichotomy as the foundation of their mutual support system, enabling them to provide balance, especially during challenging times when it is needed the most.
Alia further mentioned the emphasis they both place on their careers while also maintaining a clear perspective on life. “Both of us choose to focus on work with a lot of love and immense respect. We work like it is a part of our life—a very important one—but not the whole of our life,” she stated, delineating the demarcation between their professional zeal and personal contentment.
The couple exchanged vows in a private yet enchanting ceremony at their residence in Bandra on April 14, 2022, following a courtship that had kept the media and fans alike rapt with interest. Later that same year, they welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Raha, in November, marking a new chapter in their lives.
Capturing hearts once more, a heartwarming moment recently unfolded in the bustling metropolis, featuring Ranbir and Alia’s daughter, Raha. A video that surged in popularity online featured their close friend and director, Ayan Mukerji, who carried Raha affectionately. They were spotted jaunting towards an eatery, sparking a wave of adoration from their admirers.
Looking to the horizon of their careers, Alia Bhatt is gearing up for the release of Vasan Bala’s “Jigra,” a film she co-produced with Karan Johar. Additionally, she is preparing to delve into her role in an upcoming spy drama. On the other hand, Ranbir Kapoor, after delivering a stellar performance in “Animal,” is set to portray the emblematic character of Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of the epic “Ramayana.” The actor is already in the throes of filming and is slated to continue his journey in the wilderness with a sequel to “Animal,” cleverly titled “Animal Park.”
As Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor navigate their lives in the limelight, their resolve and mutual admiration cement their status not just as Bollywood icons, but as a couple that triumphs amidst adversity. They continue to enchant and inspire, offering lessons not just in acting, but in the very art of living. With a method to handling life’s inevitable lows and an eye ever on the peaks of their aspirations, both remain poised to take on whatever script life writes next.
