Recently, a viral incident involving Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt has captured significant public attention.

It all started on October 25, when Soni Razdan, Alia’s mother, celebrated her 68th birthday with an intimate gathering attended by close family members, including Ranbir and Alia, without their daughter Raha. Ranbir’s mother, Neetu Kapoor, also joined the celebration, showing support for her daughter-in-law’s family

As the evening came to a close and both the Kapoor and Bhatt families exited the restaurant, a crowd of paparazzi eagerly gathered around them, leading to an unexpected situation. The photographers, eager to capture pictures, created a chaotic scene, crowding and jostling to get a shot of the family together. This intense situation quickly escalated, and the crowd started pushing, which left both Alia and other family members visibly uncomfortable.

Ranbir Kapoor, usually known for keeping his cool around the paparazzi, became visibly upset. He first helped his mother, Neetu, safely to her car amidst the growing crowd, making sure she was safely seated before turning his attention to Alia. As Ranbir tried to navigate through the crowd with Alia, the pushing and flashing intensified, causing Alia to appear anxious and uneasy. Noticing her discomfort, Ranbir lost his temper and, in a rare outburst, scolded some of the photographers, even pushing one of them away to clear the way for Alia to safely reach the car.

Alia’s distressed reaction to the situation was evident, and the entire incident, captured on camera, quickly went viral on social media. Many fans expressed support for Ranbir’s reaction, acknowledging the importance of giving celebrities personal space and the need for professional boundaries from the paparazzi. Social media users condemned the aggressive behavior of some photographers, noting that the intense flashing lights and lack of space would make anyone uncomfortable. Comments flooded in, with one user remarking, “The paparazzi should respect personal space,” while another wrote, “The flashing lights and constant pushing are completely unprofessional.”

Ranbir’s frustration was not only related to the evening’s chaotic scene; fans speculated that the recent surge of negative rumors surrounding Alia may have also contributed to his reaction. Just days before, Alia had faced a wave of false reports claiming she had undergone cosmetic surgery, which allegedly had gone wrong and led to facial paralysis. These rumors, which were untrue, prompted Alia to address the misinformation with a post clarifying the situation.

The ongoing strain of these rumors and the evening’s events may have led to the rare outburst from Ranbir, who was likely standing up not only for Alia’s safety but also her dignity amidst ongoing public scrutiny.

The incident has highlighted the ongoing debate about the paparazzi’s role in the lives of celebrities, with many calling for greater sensitivity and respect for personal boundaries. For now, Ranbir’s protective response has garnered widespread support, with fans empathizing with the couple’s experience and criticizing the lack of professional boundaries shown by some members of the paparazzi.