New Delhi: Netflix unveiled the trailer for Dining with the Kapoors on Saturday, offering fans an intimate look at Bollywood’s first family as they come together for a lavish lunch in memory of the legendary Raj Kapoor. The special, shot in a documentary-style, celebrates what would have been Raj Kapoor’s 100th birthday and highlights the Kapoor family’s long-standing bond, shared traditions, and, of course, their love for food.
While the trailer created significant buzz, one question repeatedly stood out among viewers — Why is Alia Bhatt missing? The actor’s absence from the Kapoor gathering sparked wide curiosity across social media.
Why Alia Bhatt Missed the Family Celebration
Producer Armaan Jain addressed the speculation in an interaction with Bollywood Hungama. Explaining Alia’s absence, he said, “She had prior commitments to shoot. I might sound filmy, but like Raj Kapoor said, ‘work is worship.’”
Filmmaker Smriti Mundhra echoed the sentiment, emphasising how deeply the Kapoor family values hard work. “That is the one thing about this family. They are all workaholics, and they all love what they do. There is always an understanding that everyone attempts to gather and prioritise as much as possible, but inevitably, there are one or two people who can’t make it because of work — and that’s always allowed.”
Inside the Trailer: A Heartfelt Tribute to Raj Kapoor
The trailer opens with members of the Kapoor family assembling to honour Raj Kapoor’s legacy on his centenary. This reunion brings together multiple generations, highlighting personal anecdotes, shared memories, and what it truly means to grow up in one of Bollywood’s most influential joint families.
The special captures heartwarming moments in the kitchen, playful banter, and the affectionate teasing that defines the Kapoor household. There’s an unmistakable warmth as the family cooks together, laughs together, and revisits stories from their childhood.
Ranbir Kapoor is seen raising a toast, saying, “To the family that stands by us, to the meals that bring us together.”
Neetu Kapoor adds, “It is a lot of fun to live in a joint family.”
An Unfiltered Look Into Bollywood’s First Film Family
Presented in a fly-on-the-wall documentary format, Dining with the Kapoors offers a rare, unfiltered glimpse into the lives of Randhir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Rima Jain, Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and other family members.
The special pays tribute not only to Raj Kapoor’s contribution to Indian cinema but also to the enduring family traditions that continue to bind the Kapoor dynasty across generations.