Is Ranbir Kapoor taking revenge on his wife? Netizens ask after he revealed that Alia Bhatt did not know who Kishore Kumar was

On Sunday, Bollywood actor Ranbir Kapoor attended the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, where he shared an anecdote about his wife, Alia Bhatt, and her knowledge of classic music and films. Reflecting on how the current generation isn't as familiar with iconic figures, Ranbir revealed that when he first met Alia, she didn’t know who Kishore Kumar was.

Speaking during a conversation with Rahul Rawail at the 55th IFFI, Ranbir said, “When I first met Alia, she asked me who Kishore Kumar was.” The audience reacted with surprise, with one woman even shouting, “Are you serious?” The Animal actor explained further that it reflects the "circle of life," where legends are sometimes forgotten before being rediscovered by new generations.

Meanwhile, reactions on Reddit speculated that Alia might not appreciate Ranbir sharing this detail publicly. Many humorously suggested it could be Ranbir’s subtle way of getting back at Alia for her previous "lipstick" comment about him, which sparked controversy last year.

Redditor’s reaction

One user commented that both Ranbir and Alia should stop discussing each other in interviews for their own good. Another remarked that Ranbir's story felt like "lipstick revenge," referencing Alia’s past controversial comment, and criticized Alia’s knowledge for not knowing figures like Kishore Kumar or even the President of India. A Redditor suggested that the couple might intentionally share such “candid” tidbits to stir discussions and keep the spotlight on them.

One user reasoned that Alia's unfamiliarity with Kishore Kumar could be attributed to her age when they first met, recalling Ranbir’s previous statement that their initial meeting was when she was nine and he was 20. Another joked about the couple seemingly engaging in an ongoing "embarrass-my-spouse competition."

Alia-Ranbir’s ‘lipstickgate’ controversy

Alia Bhatt once revealed in a video that Ranbir Kapoor dislikes her wearing lipstick and would ask her to "wipe it off." The comment sparked massive backlash, with many criticizing Ranbir as "toxic," a "red flag," and a "controlling husband," fueling debates about their relationship dynamics.

Ranbir at IFFI

Ranbir Kapoor attended IFFI to pay tribute to his grandfather, Raj Kapoor, in anticipation of his 100th birth anniversary on December 14. He shared that the NFDC, NFAI, and FHF, along with his uncle Kunal Kapoor, are restoring 10 of Raj Kapoor’s iconic films. Ranbir also announced plans for a nationwide Raj Kapoor Film Festival from December 13 to 15, where restored versions of these classics will be showcased. The event was revealed to an enthusiastic audience at the Kala Academy in Goa.