The buzz surrounding celebrity weddings in Bollywood often leads to speculation and gossip, and the recent nuptials of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor were no exception.
Amidst the festivities and fanfare, rumors began to circulate regarding the ‘joota churai’ ceremony, a traditional ritual where the groom’s sisters-in-law playfully demand money or gifts in exchange for returning the groom’s shoes. However, the latest episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show, featuring Ranbir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, aimed to set the record straight.As the laughter-filled episode aired on Netflix on March 30, Ranbir Kapoor took center stage alongside his family and friends, including Kapil Sharma, Sunil Grover, Krushna Abhishek, Kiku Sharda, Rajiv Thakur, and Archana Puran Singh. Among the topics addressed during the show was the swirling speculation surrounding the ‘joota churai’ ceremony at Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s wedding.
With Kapil Sharma’s characteristic candor, the question was posed to Ranbir Kapoor, prompting a calm and composed response from the actor. “No. That’s not true,” he stated unequivocally. However, Neetu Kapoor interjected, offering a hint of truth amidst the denial. “We did give them some cash,” she revealed. Ranbir Kapoor then proceeded to clarify the situation, acknowledging that while Alia’s sisters did indeed request a substantial sum in the range of lakhs, negotiations led to a settlement amounting to “a few thousands.”
The revelation prompted a mix of amusement and skepticism among the show’s hosts and audience. Archana Puran Singh, in her characteristic wit, suggested that the sum seemed incongruously low given the circumstances. To this, Ranbir Kapoor offered further context, explaining, “We had a small ceremony at home,” implying that the scale of the event may have influenced the amount exchanged during the ritual.
While the clarification from Ranbir Kapoor provided some insight into the matter, the episode also shed light on the actor’s upcoming projects in the world of cinema. Amidst wedding festivities and media scrutiny, Ranbir Kapoor remains committed to his craft, with Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana opposite Sai Pallavi and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, in which he stars alongside Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal, on his roster of upcoming films.
As the episode of The Great Indian Kapil Show concluded, viewers were left with a clearer understanding of the events surrounding Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s wedding celebrations, while also gaining insight into the actor’s professional endeavors. In the ever-spinning wheel of Bollywood gossip, clarity amidst speculation serves as a welcome reprieve, offering audiences a glimpse into the reality behind the glitz and glamour of celebrity life.
