Mumbai: Ranbir Kapoor marked his 43rd birthday on Sunday with an outpouring of love from his family, heartfelt gestures from daughter Raha, and warm wishes from fans and media alike. The actor, who turned 43 on September 28, described the day as “perfect”, spent entirely with wife Alia Bhatt and their daughter.
Raha’s heartwarming birthday gift
During a live session on the official Instagram page of his clothing brand ARKS, Ranbir revealed that Raha made a touching birthday promise. “I spent the entire day with Alia and Raha. Raha made me a promise that she would give me 43 kisses, and I got that. She made me a beautiful card, which really moved me. It’s been a perfect birthday,” the actor shared with a smile.
The handmade birthday card from Raha, which read “Happy Birthday… Best papa in the world”, became the emotional highlight of the day. In videos shared online, Raha’s sweet voice could even be heard in the background, adding a personal touch to the celebrations.
Alia’s adorable birthday post
Alia Bhatt marked the occasion with a heartwarming Instagram post dedicated to her husband. She shared a romantic photo of the couple enjoying a sunset together, followed by an adorable picture of Ranbir celebrating his birthday with Raha. “Happy birthday our whole and soul,” Alia captioned the post, accompanied by a red heart and rainbow emoji.
Fans and celebrities flooded the comments section with wishes, celebrating the actor’s milestone birthday and his role as a devoted husband and father.
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Celebrating with paparazzi in Mumbai
Earlier in the day, Ranbir stepped out of his Mumbai home to celebrate with the paparazzi gathered outside. Dressed casually in a red T-shirt and jeans, the actor greeted photographers with folded hands, cut a large birthday cake, and even fed some of them.
A video capturing his warm interaction with the shutterbugs quickly went viral, showcasing Ranbir’s humility and grounded personality despite his superstar status.
A heartfelt birthday message to fans
Ranbir also shared a candid note with fans on social media, expressing gratitude for the love and support he has received throughout his career. “Hi, I want to take this moment to say thank you to all of you for all the love and wishes coming to me on my birthday. I’m 43 years old today. As you can see, a lot of greys in my beard, it keeps increasing year by year. But a lot of gratitude in my heart for my family, for my friends, for my work, and mostly for all of you guys. Thank you so much for your time. You make me feel so special,” he said.
The actor’s message resonated deeply with his fans, many of whom praised him for his humility and sincerity.
Upcoming projects
On the professional front, Ranbir Kapoor is preparing for some of the most ambitious projects of his career. He is set to portray Lord Ram in Ramayana, directed by Nitesh Tiwari. Additionally, he will star in Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal.
The actor was last seen in Animal, which became one of the highest-grossing films of his career. With a diverse slate of films ahead, Ranbir continues to solidify his place as one of Bollywood’s most versatile performers.