In a 2023 interview, Ranbir Kapoor candidly reflected on his previous relationships with Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif, highlighting his journey towards emotional recovery and eventual happiness with his now-wife, Alia Bhatt. The couple recently celebrated the arrival of their daughter, Raha. During the interview, Ranbir delved into the challenges of navigating heartbreak and finding renewed purpose in life. He also reminisced about a humorous incident involving his mother’s surprise upon discovering him smoking. Looking ahead, Ranbir shared insights into his upcoming projects, including his highly anticipated roles in the epic ‘Ramayana’ adaptation and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War,’ where he stars alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
Ranbir Kapoor’s openness about his romantic entanglements and subsequent breakups, notably with Deepika Padukone and Katrina Kaif, has been well-documented. Presently content in his marriage to Alia Bhatt, they recently celebrated the birth of their daughter, Raha. During a 2023 interview with Siddarth Kannan, Ranbir candidly addressed the challenges of moving on from past heartbreaks and the solace he found in Alia’s unwavering support. He elaborated on his journey of rediscovering meaning and direction in life after experiencing the highs and lows of romantic love.
Confirming, he acknowledged having encountered such emotions. As the conversation progressed, Ranbir was prompted about whether he had ever felt utterly shattered after a breakup, feeling as though his world had come crashing down. Affirmatively, he nodded, sharing a sentiment akin to a line from the song ‘Apun Jaise Tapori’ from the movie ‘Munna Bhai MBBS,’ humorously remarking, ‘But then, Aishwarya arrived in the neighborhood.’
During that same interview, Ranbir delved into a particularly challenging phase of his life, recounting the moment when his mother, Neetu Kapoor, caught him smoking a cigarette. He shared how deeply devastated his mother was, expressing her fear that he might be involved with heroin. Ranbir expressed genuine remorse for causing his mother distress and offered a heartfelt apology. Reflecting on parental concern and understanding, he acknowledged that eventually, parents may come to a point of resignation. Ranbir’s most recent appearance was in Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Animal’. His upcoming projects include Nitesh Tiwari’s ‘Ramayana,’ featuring Sai Pallavi, Yash, and others. Additionally, he is set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.