Ranbir Kapoor turned 43 on September 28, and while the Barfi star is famously low-key on social media, he surprised fans with a rare video message that quickly went viral—not just for his heartfelt words, but for an adorable dad moment featuring his daughter, Raha Kapoor.
Key highlights from the birthday video:
1. Ranbir shared a thank-you message via his lifestyle brand ARKS, expressing gratitude for the love and wishes
2. He joked about his greying beard and reflected on the growing sense of gratitude in his life
3. Midway through the video, Raha’s voice was heard in the background, playfully interrupting her dad’s message
4. Alia Bhatt’s voice was also faintly audible, interacting with Raha, adding a warm family touch to the clip
5. Fans flooded social media with reactions, calling it Ranbir’s peak dad moment
Birthday celebrations and public appearance:
- Ranbir and Alia were spotted at Mumbai’s Kalina airport, possibly heading out for a private birthday getaway
- Neetu Kapoor also posted a heartfelt birthday wish for her son, sharing a family photo with Alia
Upcoming projects:
- Ranbir is set to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, releasing March 2026
- He will also appear in Ramayana Part 1 and 2, portraying Lord Ram opposite Sai Pallavi and Yash
Sources: Hindustan Times, LiveMint, BollywoodShaadis