Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt recently opened up about the profound joy of being a grandfather, sharing heartfelt reflections on his granddaughter Raha Kapoor. In a candid interview, he described her presence as transformative, calling her arrival “a drop of divinity” that has brought immense happiness and a renewed sense of purpose into his life.
Raha, the daughter of Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, was born in November 2022. Since then, Bhatt says, she has filled their lives with what he calls “unblemished happiness.” Reflecting on the emotional impact of her birth, he shared that just the thought of her brings joy to his entire being. “Raha came into our lives like a drop of divinity… just the thought of her brings a smile into every pore of my being,” he said.
Bhatt also spoke about the deeper perspective Raha has given him on life and time. Watching both his daughter and granddaughter grow, he described a powerful sense of continuity. “You stand at a vantage point and watch the stream—your daughter, her child—and suddenly you see the continuity of life that has flowed for millennia,” he explained, highlighting how this experience has allowed him to rediscover life in a new light.
Praising Raha’s personality, he added, “Her vitality is fierce. Her mind—sharp, almost evolutionary.” Despite the poetic depth of his reflections, Bhatt acknowledged that such emotions are universal among grandparents. He noted that in those simple moments—like speaking to her—one can rediscover the essence of life itself.
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor recently celebrated their fourth wedding anniversary in the picturesque landscapes of Austria. Sharing glimpses from their getaway, the couple posted photos of skating in the snow, enjoying quiet date moments, and spending time with Raha. In one heartwarming image, Ranbir is seen introducing his daughter to animals.
Alia captioned the post with a romantic note: “Somewhere between gliding and falling, walking and a lot of talking… we made ourselves a pretty wonderful life. In short… Tu saath hai toh din raat hai.” Adding to the celebration, Neetu Kapoor also shared a cosy picture of the couple, calling them her “heartbeats” and sending her blessings.
On the work front, Alia was last seen in Jigra, while Ranbir has begun promotions for his much-anticipated film Ramayana Part 1. Amid busy careers and public life, Bhatt’s reflections offer a tender glimpse into the family’s personal joy—centered around little Raha, who, in his words, has brought a sense of divinity and continuity into their lives.
