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Alia Bhatt revealed how her daughter, Raha Kapoor, got her name from Neetu Kapoor.
Alia Bhatt with Ranbir and Raha.
Ranbir Kapoor’s mother, Neetu Kapoor, suggested that he and Alia Bhatt name their daughter Raha. Raha means joy and peace, both feelings that the little girl has brought to Alia and Ranbir. Alia Bhatt recently appeared on Jay Shetty’s podcast and revealed the story behind Raha getting her name. She also revealed that she has a boy’s name saved in case she has a second child and it’s a boy.
Alia revealed, “This was when Ranbir and I both, like eager parents, were asking on our family group to give both boys and girls names so we’re prepared, so we can zero down on like a girl name and a boy name. So, there were multiple boy names and multiple girl names and, um, we really liked one boy name.”
She continued, “We said, ‘Okay, this a lovely boy name.’ I’m not going to reveal that now. We said okay, this name is lovely, now any more girl? My mother-in-law, Ranbir’s mom, suggested, ‘What about Raha? It’ll go very well with the boy name as well if you ever have a boy. If you have a boy and a girl, it’ll be a really good combination.’ Then she suggested a girl and girl combination as well. But Ranbir and I instantly loved Raha. So we had two names, boy and girl, ready.”
Alia was also asked if Raha had a meaning, and with a smile on her face, Alia explained, “Raha means peace. It means joy, and it means bliss. All the things that she is to us.” Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed their first child, Raha Kapoor, in 2022.
Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Jigra with Vedang Raina. She is currently shooting for Alpha, a YRF spy film. The film also stars Sharvari and Bobby Deol in key roles. Next up, Alia Bhatt also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love and War. The film will also feature Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal as the leads.
