Ranbir Kapoor's world seemingly revolves around his daughter, Raha, a sentiment echoed by those close to the actor. From sweet anecdotes shared by his wife, Alia Bhatt, to glimpses caught by the paparazzi, it's evident that Raha holds a special place in Kapoor's heart.
Alia Bhatt has frequently spoken about the unique bond between Ranbir and Raha. In a recent interview with Jay Shetty, Alia shared insights into Ranbir's role as a doting father, revealing that he always wanted to be a 'girl dad'. She described Ranbir as an "amazing" and "creative" father who invents random games to entertain Raha. Alia noted that their bond is like that of "two friends," sometimes like "two adults or two toddlers". She also admitted to secretly recording their spontaneous interactions, capturing their unique moments.
Alia has observed a significant transformation in Ranbir since Raha's arrival. She mentioned that when he looks at Raha, there are "stars in his eyes," and his calm demeanor has gained a sense of fullness. "When I see it, because I've known Ranbir pre and I know him now, I see the difference. I see the difference in the way he is with people, you know, as a father," Alia said.
Ranbir's sister, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, also commented on his bond with Raha, saying, "Maybe he's not as expressive as my father or me, but he is the most expressive when he is in front of the camera and now when he is with Raha".
Adorable moments between the father-daughter duo have been caught on camera. A video went viral showing Ranbir and Raha at the Indian Padel Academy while Alia was playing Padel. In the video, Raha stumbles and falls while running to Ranbir, who immediately calms her down and showers her with affection.
Ranbir himself has expressed his overwhelming love for his daughter. He described the birth of his daughter as the "top high" of his life. In a conversation on Nikhil Kamath's podcast, Ranbir reflected on the moment he first saw Raha, saying, "If I had to describe it, it's like somebody has pulled your heart out and put it in your hands. It's instant. It's the love of your life. It's too good. Never felt that, never will feel that about anything or anybody in my life". He also mentioned that Raha sees Alia as an extension of herself, while she looks to him for "masti and fun and the laughter and flirting".
On Valentine's Day 2023, Ranbir extended a heartfelt greeting to his wife and daughter, saying, "I would like to wish my two loves a Happy Valentine's Day – my wife Alia and my beautiful daughter Raha. I love you girls and I miss you". In December 2023, Ranbir and Alia revealed Raha's face to the world, posing with her for the paparazzi. A photo shared by Alia showed Ranbir wearing a t-shirt with "Raha" written on it and making a heart with his hands.
Alia also shared that Ranbir has learned to sing a Malayalam lullaby, "Unni va-va vo," for Raha, which their nurse used to sing to her since she was born. Now, whenever Raha is about to go to bed, she requests either of her parents to sing "va-vo" to her.
In a recent interaction, when asked about getting another tattoo, Ranbir, who already has one dedicated to Raha, teased, "None yet, hopefully soon. The 8th or something, I don't know, maybe my children's names," leading to speculation about a second child.
