January 27, 2026 – OMG, CineIndya fam, grab your chai because the internet is officially melting, and for once, it’s not because of a box office clash! We are having a major “awww” overdose thanks to none other than our resident Rani, Alia Bhatt. While the rest of Bollywood was busy posting generic flag emojis, Alia dropped the most adorable Republic Day update featuring her little princess, Raha Kapoor, and we literally can’t deal with the cuteness!
🇮🇳 Raha’s Artistic Debut: The Post That Broke the Internet
If you haven’t seen Alia’s latest Instagram Story, are you even living in 2026? The Love & War actress took to the gram yesterday to share a glimpse of her Republic Day celebrations, and it wasn’t a glitzy photoshoot or a red carpet look. Nope. It was a handmade Indian flag crafted by the one and only Raha!
The Details That Matter:
The picture showed a tricolour flag that was clearly made with tiny toddler hands (and probably a little help from Papa Ranbir). But here’s the twist that has fans screaming—instead of just stripes, Raha decorated her flag with butterflies in the saffron band, flowers in the white band, and diamond shapes in the green band. I mean, COME ON! 🦋🌸💎 Is this kid a creative genius or what? Alia captioned it simply: “Happy Republic Day 🇮🇳🙏,” letting the art speak for itself.
Fans immediately flooded the comments section (and Twitter/X) with heart emojis. One user wrote, “Raha is already more talented than me at 30,” while another commented, “This is the kind of sanskar we love to see!” It’s giving major grounded vibes, reminding us that despite the millions of dollars and the massive stardom, Alia and Ranbir are just normal parents proud of their kid’s school projects.
👗 Fashion Watch: Alia’s ‘White’ Republic Day Slay
It wasn’t just Raha grabbing eyeballs. Alia Bhatt was spotted stepping out in Mumbai later that day, and her OOTD was a masterclass in “rich mom simplicity.” She wore a stunning white lace cotton dobby kurta set from The Loom. It wasn’t flashy. It wasn’t dripping in designer logos. It was just pure, breathable elegance.
She paired it with neutral-toned heels by Aprajita Toor and kept the makeup minimal. This look is screaming “I’m at peace with my success.” For all you fashionistas trying to copy the look, the kurta set is reportedly quite affordable (by Bollywood standards), proving you don’t need to break the bank to look like a Kapoor-Bhatt.
🚇 MEANWHILE: Varun Dhawan’s Metro ‘Stunt’ Goes Wrong 😬
While Alia was winning hearts, her Student of the Year co-star Varun Dhawan was… well, hanging in there. Literally. And not everyone was impressed.
Varun, who is currently riding high on the buzz for Border 2, decided to ditch the luxury car and take the Mumbai Metro to beat the traffic. Cool, right? Humble king! But then he posted a video of himself doing pull-ups on the metro handrails. Yes, inside the train.
The aftermath? The Mumbai Metro authorities were NOT amused. They actually issued a sassy warning on social media saying, “We get it, it is cool to hang out with friends… but those grab handles are not for hanging!” Ouch. They even told him to add a disclaimer like in his action movies. Major facepalm moment for VD, but hey, at least he’s committed to fitness? 🤷♀️
👶 Baby Boom: Randeep Hooda & Lin Laishram’s Dreamy Shower
If you need more wholesome content to cleanse your palate after the metro cringe, look no further than Randeep Hooda and Lin Laishram. The couple, who are expecting their first child, hosted a traditional baby shower yesterday, and the photos are purely magical.
Lin Laishram glows in a traditional saree at her baby shower with Randeep Hooda! ❤️👶 #RandeepHooda #LinLaishram #BollywoodBaby
— CineIndya Updates (@CineIndya) January 27, 2026
Lin looked ethereal in a grey and golden saree with a contrasting pink blouse, radiating that pregnancy glow. Randeep kept it simple in a white kurta (seems to be the dress code of the week!). The cutest photo? The two of them sitting back-to-back, holding up tiny baby socks like Bond guns. 🔫🧦 Couple goals max!
✨ The Verdict
It’s been a wild 24 hours in Bollywood! From Raha’s art skills to Varun’s gym-nastics (get it?) and new baby celebrations, the industry is buzzing. But honestly, nothing beats the simplicity of a handmade flag on Republic Day. Alia Bhatt, you’re raising that girl right!
What do you think? Was Varun’s stunt cool or reckless? And is Raha the next Picasso? Let us know in the comments! 👇
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