Ranbir Kapoor reveals and Alia Bhatt's romance took off on a flight; Animal actor gets candid about his married life and more

Ranbir Kapoor's candidness in his latest interview has garnered intriguing reactions. The actor appeared on Nikhil Kamath's podcast. Some praise the actor for being honest, while others question his statements. Undoubtedly, this is the most candid and extended interview the Tamasha actor has ever given. Ranbir talked about his late father Rishi Kapoor, his equation with his family members, wife Alia Bhatt, daughter Raha, mental health, and much more.

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On Nikhil Kamath's podcast, Ranbir Kapoor opened up about his married life with Alia Bhatt. The Barfi star said that they met on a flight in 2018 while working on their film, Brahmastra. They were travelling to Tel Aviv. Their romance began the very first day they met on the flight. Kapoor revealed that both lived alone at that time, and when they started dating, they started living together.

In the same interview, the Yeh Jawaani Hai Jawaani star opened up about his previous meetings with Alia Bhatt. Ranbir Kapoor expressed how lucky he feels to marry someone who is extremely close to him as a friend. He called Alia his best friend and described her as a colourful person. Kapoor further stated that Alia is 11 years younger than him, and, funnily enough, he met her when she was 9 years old and when he was 20. The duo did a photoshoot together for a movie Sanjay Leela Bhansali was planning to make, titled Balika Vadhu. It was their very first meeting.

Further, Ranbir Kapoor stated how meeting Alia Bhatt for years made him realise that she was special. The Rockstar actor said that he has immense respect for his wife as an actor, artist, person, daughter, and sister. Bhatt makes him smile, and he loves going on holiday with her, but he loves coming home to her more. Ranbir calls Alia ambitious, passionate, and an overachiever when it comes to her work.

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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt first worked together in Ayan Mukerji's Brahmastra (2022). The movie received a mixed response, and many weren't fans of their chemistry on screen. However, the duo will reunite soon for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War. The romantic thriller also stars Vicky Kaushal and will hit theatres in 2025.