Image shared on Instagram. (courtesy: ranlia__raha.supermacyyy)
New Delhi:
The Kapoor family was heartwarmed by a fan-created image that went viral, showcasing the late Rishi Kapoor with his teenage granddaughter, Raha. Earlier this week, an admirer’s social media account posted what appears to be a photoshopped picture depicting Rishi Kapoor cradling Raha Kapoor. In this imagined moment, Rishi Kapoor is dressed in a blue T-shirt, gazing lovingly at little Raha, who is adorned in a white-polka-dotted outfit and crowned with a tiara. The image captioned reads, “I wish Rishi ji was with us even today… and with Raha too.” Soni Razdan, actress Alia Bhatt’s mother, shared this tender depiction on her Instagram Stories, commenting, “This is such a great edit. It fills our hearts with happiness. Thank you,” accompanied by emojis. Sharing on her part, Neetu Kapoor, expressed her adoration for the touched-up photo by stating, “This is too adorable.”
Below is the adored edited image:
Here’s how the grandmothers, Neetu Kapoor and Soni Razdan reacted:
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, who kept their daughter’s identity private for a significant period, revealed baby Raha’s face to the public last Christmas. Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, Alia Bhatt’s father, spoke to Zoom regarding the unveiling, saying, “I, myself, was quite surprised that they did that. I think they must have felt that OK, now, she’s one year and it’s time for her to be introduced to the world at large, who was very curious to know what their baby looks like. And I think, they did it with tremendous grace and must say the media behaved very decent.” He also observed Raha’s comfort in the spotlight, contrasting it with past generations’ fear of the camera. According to Mahesh Bhatt, “I think she carries this in her genes.”
The couple introduced their daughter to the world during the Kapoor family Christmas brunch. Here’s the video sample:
Alia and Ranbir welcomed Raha into their lives in November of 2022.
FAQs
- Who edited the viral picture of Rishi Kapoor with his granddaughter?
The image was created and shared by a fan account on Instagram. - How did Neetu Kapoor react to the edited picture?
She reshared the picture, commenting that it was “too adorable.” - Did Raha’s parents keep her away from the public initially?
Yes, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor decided to keep Raha’s identity private until they revealed her face publicly during Christmas the previous year. - What were Mahesh Bhatt’s thoughts on revealing Raha’s identity?
Mahesh Bhatt thought it was done with grace and was impressed by how the media and Raha herself handled it.
Conclusion
The charm and affections of grandparents are timeless, as evinced by the endearing situation where Neetu Kapoor and Soni Razdan warmly embraced an artful depiction of the late Rishi Kapoor with his grandchild, Raha. It’s apparent that the love within the Kapoor family spans beyond the boundaries of presence, with memories fittingly commemorated by both the family and their admirers. As public figures, the introduction of baby Raha to society was performed gracefully, revealing Alia and Ranbir’s joy in sharing their happiness with well-wishers worldwide.
