If there was any doubt about Alia Bhatt’s status in Ranbir Kapoor’s family, her quiet presence with the family after Rishi Kapoor’s death removed all doubts about her place in Ranbir’s life. Alia was there with the family at the funeral. She has also been there to hold her future mother-in-law’s hand during the last days when the end was inevitable.
Says a source, “Alia is very close to Ranbir’s mother Neetu Kapoor. Alia has been spending a lot of time with Neetu during these difficult times.”
Sources close to the Kapoors say Alia’s presence during Rishi Kapoor’s going away was an exact replay of Rishi Kapoor’s niece Kareena’s presence at Saif’s home when his father Nawab Pataudi died.
“Alia’s support and open love for Neetu Kapoor is an exact echo of Bebo (Kareena)’s presence by Sharmila Tagore’s side when she lost her husband. Alia is ready in every sense to be part of the Kapoor family,” says an actress close to Neetu Kapoor.
The Ranbir-Alia wedding won’t happen any time this year but is a sure-shot early in 2021.