Alia Bhatt celebrates Ranbir Kapoor’s 44th birthday with family photos and film updates

Ranbir Kapoor turned 44 on Monday as wife Alia Bhatt posted a sweet Instagram tribute. The post opened with a romantic shot of the couple, Ranbir perched on Alia’s lap while they gazed into each other’s eyes. Other snaps showed their holiday moments and family life, including an infant picture of Ranbir cradling daughter Raha and a selfie marked by a lipstick smudge on Ranbir’s cheek. Alia captioned the montage simply "HBD cutie." Fans flooded the comments, writing lines such as "I am in love with your husband," "Most awaited post," "Oh how much i love them<33," "My whole freaking heart," and "The admiration and love she has for him are so precious! forever crush." Earlier that day Ranbir stepped out of his home, greeted paparazzi and cut three cakes amid loud cheers. He also announced a busy film schedule. He will play Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari’s two‑part epic Ramayana, slated for Diwali 2026 with Part 2 in Diwali 2027, starring Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sunny Deol and a large ensemble. He returns to Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War alongside Alia and Vicky Kaushal, leads the sequel Animal Park directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, and appears in Brahmastra: Part Two, the follow‑up to Ayan Mukerji’s fantasy trilogy. ## Context Bollywood stars often keep personal moments private, so Alia’s intimate photos and the public birthday celebration gave fans a rare glimpse into Ranbir’s family life.