Rahul Bhatt, son of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and his first wife Kiran Bhatt, has spoken about his relationship with his half sisters Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt and his interactions with actor Ranbir Kapoor, who is married to Alia Bhatt.
In a recent interview with Siddharth Kannan, Rahul discussed his family relationships and shared details about how he maintains contact with Alia and Shaheen. He said that he respects and loves both of his younger half sisters and is happy about their lives. Rahul also described his relationship with Ranbir, saying that he has met the actor around five to six times.
According to Rahul, his meetings with Ranbir have taken place on different occasions, including gatherings and parties. He recalled meeting the actor a couple of times at Sikander Kher’s party when Ranbir was younger. Rahul described Ranbir as a cool and respectful person.
One of the more notable details from the interview concerned Ranbir’s preparation for Animal. Rahul revealed that Ranbir had asked him about handling weapons for the film. Rahul has experience as a fitness trainer and has previously discussed his involvement in training and physical preparation. His comments suggest that Ranbir sought his guidance on the practical aspects of handling a weapon for his role in the film.
Animal, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, featured Ranbir Kapoor in the lead role and required the actor to portray a character involved in intense action sequences. The film included several scenes involving firearms and physical combat. Rahul’s latest comments provide an additional detail about Ranbir’s preparation for those sequences.
Rahul also spoke about his relationship with Alia and Shaheen. He said the siblings have what he described as civil and respectful dynamics. According to Rahul, they usually meet during family occasions such as their father Mahesh Bhatt’s birthday, Christmas and Diwali. He said he wished he were closer to them but also acknowledged that Alia has achieved a different level of public visibility because of her career in the film industry.
Rahul referred to Alia and Shaheen as his younger sisters and said he was happy that they were doing well. He also said that Shaheen respects him and that he is pleased that she is settled in her life.
The interview also highlighted Rahul’s particularly close relationship with his full sister Pooja Bhatt. Rahul said that Pooja remains the most important sibling relationship for him. He has previously spoken about the differences between Pooja and Alia, particularly when discussing their careers and personalities.
While discussing the two actresses, Rahul acknowledged Alia’s success in the film industry. He said Alia has developed a strong body of work and has demonstrated versatility through her choice of films. At the same time, he expressed his personal view that Pooja possesses exceptional talent and personality. These comparisons were presented as Rahul’s personal opinions rather than objective assessments of the two actresses.
Rahul’s comments about Ranbir were also more focused on the actor’s personality and family life than on his film career. In an earlier interview, he had said that he respected Ranbir particularly for the way he treats his daughter Raha and for his relationship with Alia. Rahul had also previously mentioned that he did not consider himself qualified to comment extensively on Ranbir’s acting abilities.
In that earlier conversation, Rahul had revealed that Ranbir approached him on one occasion to ask about training related to firing a weapon for Animal. He described Ranbir as sincere and curious and said the actor asked detailed questions.
The latest interview provides a broader picture of Rahul’s relationship with the Kapoor family. Although Rahul and Ranbir are not described as particularly close friends, Rahul said that they have met several times and that he considers Ranbir respectful.
Rahul’s comments also come in the context of the wider Bhatt family, which includes filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Rahul Bhatt, Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt. Mahesh Bhatt was first married to Kiran Bhatt, with whom he has Pooja and Rahul. He later married actress Soni Razdan, and the couple have two daughters, Shaheen and Alia.
The family members have occasionally spoken publicly about their relationships, but Rahul has indicated that his interactions with Alia and Shaheen are generally limited to family occasions. He said that he respects them and is happy for their achievements and personal lives.
His latest remarks about Ranbir also show that their interactions have included conversations beyond family gatherings. The actor’s questions about weapon handling during Animal reportedly came from his preparation for the film and Rahul’s experience in physical training.
Animal became a major talking point following its release because of its intense action sequences and Ranbir Kapoor’s transformation for the role. Rahul’s comments now offer an additional insight into the preparation that went into the character, particularly regarding the handling of weapons used in the movie.
At the same time, Rahul’s interview should be understood as his personal account of his family relationships and meetings with Ranbir. His statements about the members of the Bhatt family reflect his own views and experiences.
The main takeaway from the interview is that Rahul maintains a respectful relationship with Alia and Shaheen, while his interactions with Ranbir have been limited to several meetings. He also recalled that Ranbir sought his advice regarding weapon handling during the preparation for Animal.
Rahul’s comments have attracted attention because of the connection between the Bhatt and Kapoor families and because they provide a glimpse into the personal interactions behind one of Bollywood’s prominent family relationships.
