Is Ranbir Kapoor taking revenge on his wife? Netizens ask after he revealed that Alia Bhatt did not know who Kishore Kumar was
Ranbir Kapoor attended the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where he shared an anecdote about his wife, Alia Bhatt, and her knowledge of classic music and films. Reflecting on how the current generation isn't as familiar with iconic figures, Ranbir revealed that when he first met Alia, she didn’t know who Kishore Kumar was.
Speaking during a conversation with Rahul Rawail at the 55th IFFI, Ranbir said, “When I first met Alia, she asked me who Kishore Kumar was.” The audience reacted with surprise, with one woman even shouting, “Are you serious?” The Animal actor explained further that it reflects the «circle of life,» where legends are sometimes forgotten before being rediscovered by new generations.
Meanwhile, reactions on Reddit speculated that Alia might not appreciate Ranbir sharing this detail publicly. Many humorously suggested it could be Ranbir’s subtle way of getting back at Alia for her previous «lipstick» comment about him, which sparked controversy last year.
Redditor’s reaction
One user commented that both Ranbir and Alia should stop discussing each other in interviews for their own good. Another remarked that Ranbir's story felt like «lipstick revenge,» referencing Alia’s past controversial comment, and criticized Alia’s knowledge for not knowing figures like Kishore Kumar or even the President of India. A Redditor suggested that the couple might intentionally share such “candid” tidbits to stir discussions and keep the spotlight on them.
One user reasoned that Alia's
