17 March,2026 04:39 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt (Pics/Yogen Shah)
Alia Bhatt celebrated her 33rd birthday on March 15. The couple had travelled with their daughter Raha to celebrate her special day away from the busy city life. Days after the celebration, they were spotted at the Mumbai airport on Tuesday morning on their return from a brief birthday getaway. What grabbed our attention was Ranbir Kapoor's fun banter with the paparazzi that left them smiling.
In the early hours today, Alia and Ranbir were spotted walking out of the arrival terminal with a few members of their team. As soon as they stepped outside, paparazzi gathered around them and wished Alia a happy birthday.
Soon after, the Animal actor shared a light-hearted exchange with the paparazzi that made many people smile. While walking towards their car, the actor jokingly asked if they had brought a birthday cake for Alia. Looking at them playfully, he said, "Cake nahi laye?" He then made a funny, disappointed face before heading towards his car.
For the airport look, the couple kept it simple and comfortable. Alia opted for an all-white co-ord set with a high-neck jacket and loose pants. She paired the outfit with a red cap, minimal makeup, and open hair. Ranbir, on the other hand, looked handsome in a blue full-sleeved T-shirt with a black half-jacket, denim jeans, and a cap, paired with cool sunglasses.
On the work front, Alia will next be seen in the much-anticipated spy thriller Alpha. The film also stars Sharvari Wagh, along with Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol in key roles. The film is directed by Shiv Rawail, who previously directed the series The Railway Men. It is produced by Aditya Chopra under the banner of Yash Raj Films. Alpha will arrive in theatres on July 10, 2026.
Ranbir, on the other hand, will be seen playing Lord Ram in Nitesh Tiwari's much-awaited two-part epic Ramayana. Its first part is set to release in November 2026. The film also stars Sai Pallavi, Yash, Sheeba Chadha, Kajal Aggarwal, and many other actors.
Interestingly, the husband-and-wife duo, Ranbir and Alia, will also be seen headlining Sanjay Leela Bhansali's directorial Love and War, which also stars Vicky Kaushal. The film was officially announced in January 2024.
