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Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt Steal the Show with Their Romance at Anant Ambani-Radhika Merchant’s Wedding; Watch the Video!

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Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant are getting married today in Mumbai. Guests from around the world are excited for the lavish wedding. Earlier, family members left from Antilia in flower-decorated cars. They headed to the venue. Bollywood celebrities and other VIPs are now arriving.

A video shows actor Ranbir Kapoor, close to Anant’s brother Akash Ambani, arriving with his wife Alia Bhatt. Ranbir wore a cream sherwani and white pyjamas. Meanwhile, Alia dazzled in a fuchsia silk saree with kundan jewelry. This included a gold choker with emeralds, earrings, and a maang tikka. She wore a strapless blouse and happily posed with Ranbir on the red carpet.

A leaked video from the wedding revealed its grandeur. The mandap was decorated with tomb-like structures and a large stage. The starry sky effect, created by ceiling lights and hanging flowers, added magic. Inside, the colors were off-white, blush pink, and pistachio green. The venue had plenty of seating. The pillars were intricately designed, enhancing the majestic setting.

Alia Bhatt steps in for Shraddha Kapoor, joining Ranbir Kapoor in a dance to “Show Me The Thumka”. Watch it here!

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Alia Bhatt steps in for Shraddha Kapoor

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s sangeet in Mumbai on Friday was a glamorous event filled with stars. Highlights included Justin Bieber’s performance and Ranveer Singh’s dance to “No Entry”, making it a truly cinematic and musical affair. Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt also joined in, matching steps on “Show Me The Thumka” while dressed in traditional black attire.

In a video circulating on social media from the sangeet, Ranbir and Alia are seen on stage dancing to the song. “Show Me The Thumka” by Arijit Singh and Sunidhi Chauhan, from Ranbir’s romantic comedy “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar” released last year, was the track they grooved to. Directed by Luv Ranjan, the original song featured Shraddha Kapoor alongside Ranbir. Alia appeared to perform the song quite well, judging from the video.

Both Alia and Ranbir chose coordinated black outfits for the sangeet ceremony. Alia wore a black lehenga while Ranbir complemented her in a bandh gala suit. The event was attended by celebrities like Madhuri Dixit, Khushi Kapoor, Ananya Panday, Salman Khan, MS Dhoni, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone, and many others.

Regarding the Ambani wedding, Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s highly anticipated wedding is scheduled for July 12 at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC). Festivities will begin with the Shubh Vivah ceremony on Friday, July 12, where guests are encouraged to dress in traditional Indian attire. The celebrations will continue on Saturday, July 13, with Shubh Aashirwad, and conclude with the Mangal Utsav wedding reception on Sunday, July 14.

Looking ahead, Alia Bhatt will appear in the films “Jigra” and “Alpha”, while Ranbir Kapoor is set to star in Nitesh Tiwari’s adaptation of “Ramayana”. The couple will reunite for Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s “Love & War”.

Alia Bhatt, Star of ‘Jigra’, Stands by Pilates: Her Latest Gym Photo Speaks Volumes

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Alia Bhatt is gearing up to star in the action thriller Jigra, set to release later this year. She has several exciting projects lined up for the future despite her busy schedule, emphasizing her commitment to fitness.

Recently, a photo shared by Alia’s fitness trainer showcased her dedication to Pilates at the gym. The image is sure to inspire anyone looking for workout motivation.

On June 20, Alia Bhatt’s fitness trainer posted a new gym photo of the actress on Instagram Stories. The picture captures Alia from her back and side, dressed in a black t-shirt with ‘Pilates has your back’ printed on it, highlighting her fondness for the exercise. Sporting shorts and her hair in a bun, Alia is seen fully engaged in her workout session.

Stands by Pilates

The caption of the photo amusingly read, “Guess who wakes me up sooooooo early.”

Additionally, Alia Bhatt recently announced a new release date for her upcoming film Jigra, now scheduled for October 11, 2024, coinciding with the Dussehra weekend. Directed by Vasan Bala, the movie, a prison-break story, features Alia alongside Vedang Raina, who plays her brother. It is co-produced by Karan Johar and Alia Bhatt under Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions.

Looking ahead, Alia has wrapped up shooting for Jigra and is gearing up for her next project, which marks her entry into the YRF Spy Universe. She will be joined by Sharvari Wagh and Bobby Deol in this venture.

Following that, Alia will collaborate once more with her Gangubai Kathiawadi director Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Love & War, an epic film also starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, set for Christmas 2025.

Alia Bhatt On Ranbir Kapoor And Sanjay Leela Bhansali Reuniting For Love & War: “Excited”

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Alia Bhatt On Ranbir Kapoor And Sanjay Leela Bhansali Reuniting For Love & War: "Excited

Ranbir Kapoor, who made his Bollywood debut with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Saawariya, will once again work with the director on the upcoming 2025 film Love & War. Ranbir is thrilled that his wife, actress Alia Bhatt, will also be part of the movie, along with his Sanju co-star Vicky Kaushal. Recently, Alia Bhatt spoke to News18 about the film, expressing her excitement to work with Bhansali again after Gangubai Kathiawadi. She said, “There are so many layers to look forward to that I don’t know which one to pick. First and foremost, it’s the pleasure and honor of working with Sanjay sir again, under his guidance and vision. His attention to detail and focus on you makes it possible to go anywhere with the story.”

On the topic of Ranbir’s involvement, Alia added, “As an audience, I’m excited to see him [Bhansali] and Ranbir collaborate again after so many years. I’m like, ‘Wow, what’s that going to be like?’” She also mentioned reuniting with Vicky Kaushal, saying, “Vicky and I are coming together again; Ranbir and Vicky created magic with Sanju. So, it’s a lot of combinations.”

In January this year, Alia Bhatt announced on her Instagram that she would be starring in Love & War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Vicky Kaushal also shared the news on his Instagram, writing, “An eternal cinema dream has come true. #SanjayLeelaBhansali #RanbirKapoor @aliaabhatt @prerna_singh6 @bhansaliproductions #Love&War.” The post was met with love from his brother Sunny and dad Sham Kaushal. Sunny commented, “Je baat,” while Sham Kaushal wrote, “Congratulations & blessings Puttar. Dreams do come true. Feeling so happy & blessed. Jor di jhappi. Shukar Rab da te sab da (a tight hug. Big thanks to God and everyone else).”

For those who don’t know, Love & War will be the first film with Vicky Kaushal for the filmmaker, who previously worked with Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi and with Ranbir Kapoor in Saawariya. Love & War is set to release on Christmas 2025.

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s Latest Family Moment

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Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's Latest Family Moment

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor openly show their love for their daughter, Raha Kapoor. Recently, Alia posted a heartwarming picture on Instagram of Raha walking with Ranbir. The post received a lot of love from Harshdeep Kaur and many other Instagram users.

In the picture, taken from behind, Raha is seen walking with her father Ranbir. Raha wore a cute yellow outfit, while her father donned a white cap, a green t-shirt, and white shorts. The father-daughter duo matched in white shoes. Alia captioned the post, “no caption needed (heart and flower emojis).”

Harshdeep commented, “Papa’s Dilbaro (two hearts emojis),” and Farah Khan Ali added three heart emojis. Another user wrote, “Awww..! (teary-eyed emoji) This picture just won the internet today! cutest (teary-eyed, hand-shaped heart, two hearts, and smiling emojis).” A fan also commented, “pov – alias favorite view (heart emoji).”

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s Relationship

Alia and Ranbir’s Journey:

  • Started dating in January 2017
  • Tied the knot on April 14, 2022
  • Welcomed their daughter Raha on November 6, 2022

Meaning of Raha’s Name: Alia explained the meaning of her daughter’s name in an Instagram post, writing, “The name Raha (chosen by her wise and wonderful Dadi) has so many beautiful meanings…Raha, in its purest form, means divine path, in Swahili, she is Joy, in Sanskrit, Raha is a clan, in Bangla – rest, comfort, relief, in Arabic – peace. It also means happiness, freedom, & bliss. And true to her name, from the first moment we held her – we felt it ALL! (heart emoji).”

Alia Bhatt’s Upcoming Project

Upcoming Movies:

  • Jigra (home production)
  • YRF’s female-led spy universe movie

Ranbir Kapoor’s Upcoming Project

Current Project: Ranbir is currently shooting for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana, based on the ancient epic by sage Tulsidas. In the movie, Ranbir plays the role of Lord Ram, while Sai Pallavi plays Goddess Sita. Specific details about the characters are still being kept under wraps by the filmmakers. Ramayana is expected to release in October 2