Bollywood power couple Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor ushered in the festive spirit with an intimate family Christmas celebration on December 24, 2025. The festivities were hosted by Alia's parents, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, at their residence, bringing together the Kapoor and Bhatt clans for a joyous evening.
Family Gathers for Festive Cheer
The Christmas party saw the arrival of key family members, with Ranbir Kapoor making a stylish entry. The actor was photographed by the paparazzi looking dapper in an all-black ensemble featuring a leather jacket, sporting the moustache he has grown for his upcoming film, 'Love And War'. He was joined by his mother, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, his sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and his niece Samara Sahni.
While Alia Bhatt and her sister Shaheen Bhatt were already inside the venue and missed the paparazzi's lens, the 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' star later took to social media to share heartwarming glimpses of the celebrations. Alia looked gorgeous in a vibrant red dress, twinning with her sister Shaheen.
The most adorable moments featured their daughter, Raha Kapoor. In one picture, the little one is seen clinging to her mother. Another precious snapshot shows Raha colouring a Christmas picture in her book with her tiny hands, fully immersed in the festive activity. Alia also shared photos posing with Ranbir, her mother Soni, Neetu Kapoor, Riddhima, and Samara.
Captioning the carousel of images, Alia wrote, "wrapped in love, Christmas 2025 ♥️?✨?☀️". Riddhima Kapoor Sahni also posted about the evening, expressing gratitude: "Christmas isn’t about the gifts under the tree, but the people gathered around it... Thank you @sonirazdan aunty for the love, effort, and care you put into Christmas dinner."
Update on 'Love And War': First Glimpse & Release Delay
While the family basked in holiday joy, updates about Alia and Ranbir's highly anticipated cinematic collaboration, 'Love And War', directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, have surfaced. According to reports, the team is planning to unveil the first official glimpse of the film to audiences in January 2026.
A source quoted by Mid-day stated that the asset could be an official poster or images from the meticulously created sets, offering a teaser of the film's world. "The audience has already seen the actors’ avatars through leaked pictures. But now, the director wants people to see his vision of Love and War," the source explained.
However, in a contrasting report, Bollywood Hungama suggests the magnum opus is facing a schedule delay. An insider revealed that 'Love And War' is running approximately 40 days behind schedule. Consequently, the earliest possible release window has now shifted to June 2026, pending an official announcement from Ranbir Kapoor and Sanjay Leela Bhansali.
The reported delay is also strategically aimed at avoiding a major box office clash with superstar Yash's upcoming film 'Toxic: A Fairytale for Grown-ups'. In other production news, Bhansali has reportedly completed the Mumbai schedule and is likely to move the unit to Italy for a final 20-day shoot to film key climax scenes.
A Celebration of Family and Upcoming Projects
The Christmas party served as a beautiful interlude for Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor amidst their busy professional commitments. It highlighted the close-knit bond between the Bhatt and Kapoor families. As fans adored the personal glimpses, the professional buzz around 'Love And War' continues to build anticipation, despite the potential delay, promising a cinematic spectacle for 2026.
