Bollywood's most illustrious 'Kapoor family' has graced Hindi cinema for nearly a century. This legacy, initiated by Prithviraj Kapoor, is now carried forward by Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, and Karisma Kapoor. Fans finally receive a tantalizing glimpse into the grandeur of the Kapoor dynasty, courtesy of Netflix's documentary 'Dining with the Kapoors', where the entire Kapoor clan gathers for a candid portrayal.
What is Navya Naveli Nanda's connection to the Kapoor family?
In this insightful documentary, two intriguing personalities make an appearance - Amitabh Bachchan's granddaughter Navya Naveli Nanda and grandson Agastya Nanda, seen dining under the same roof as the Kapoors. Their unexpected presence left fans momentarily astonished, as many turned to Google to unravel how Navya and Agastya relate to the illustrious Kapoors.
The mystery is delightfully unraveled within the documentary itself, where Ranbir, in his signature humorous style, discloses his connection with Navya and Agastya. During the show, Navya converses about the Kapoor lineage, leading Ranbir to jokingly point at her, exclaiming, 'She's my cousin; no dispute about that.'
Ranbir's sister Riddhima promptly corrects, 'Navya is our niece, you dolt.' Nevertheless, Ranbir stands firm, calling Navya his cousin, provoking laughter all around. For those unaware, Navya's father, Nikhil Nanda, is related to Ranbir Kapoor. Actor Raj Kapoor's brood included five children, among them two daughters. His daughter, Ritu Nanda, married into the Bachchan family, uniting the lineages. Her son Nikhil wed Amitabh Bachchan's daughter Shweta.
Did Ranbir inherit his grandfather Raj Kapoor's name?
Ranbir revealed an intriguing backstory about his name in the documentary. He explained that the name was bestowed upon him by his grandfather Raj Kapoor. Originally, Raj Kapoor was named Ranbir Raj Kapoor, although he never used the name Ranbir. When Ranbir was born, the family was at a standstill searching for an R-named moniker. At that crucial moment, Shammi Kapoor proposed that Raj Kapoor pass his first name to Rishi Kapoor’s son, henceforth creating an everlasting legacy. 'Dining with the Kapoors' premiered on Netflix from November 21st.
