Overview

• During an Instagram Live on his brand Arks’ account, Kapoor called it a perfect birthday and said Raha promised him 43 kisses and made him a handmade card.
• Alia Bhatt shared photos from their brief getaway, including Raha’s card reading “Happy birthday, best papa in the world.”
• In a rare thank-you video posted by Arks, Kapoor noted he is 43 and joked about the greys in his beard as Raha’s voice was heard in the background.
• After returning to Mumbai, he greeted photographers outside his residence, cut a large cake, posed for selfies, and thanked them in videos that circulated widely.
• Coverage reiterated his upcoming slate, with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War scheduled for March 20, 2026, and Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana planned for Diwali 2026.