Neetu Kapoor Discusses Parenting Dynamics and Grandmotherly Bond with Alia Bhatt
Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, alongside her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, recently shared insights into their family dynamics during a promotional event for the film Daadi Ki Shaadi. In a candid conversation with Soha Ali Khan, Neetu praised Alia Bhatt as a strict but effective disciplinarian, noting that her granddaughter Raha respects and slightly fears her mother’s rules regarding screen time and sugar intake. Neetu humorously described her frequent disagreements with Alia, where she attempts to spoil Raha with treats like chocolate, only to be corrected by the young mother. In contrast, she described Ranbir Kapoor as a fun-loving friend to Raha. Neetu also reflected on the evolution of parenting styles, acknowledging that modern parents are more aware of health implications than her generation was. She expressed respect for Alia and Ranbir’s choices while embracing her role as an indulgent grandmother. Additionally, the discussion touched upon the late Rishi Kapoor’s distant parenting style, which instilled a sense of fear in his children, a dynamic that softened significantly after Riddhima’s marriage.
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Neetu Kapoor Discusses Parenting Dynamics and Grandmotherly Bond with Alia Bhatt
Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, alongside her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, recently shared insights into their family dynamics during a promotional event for the film Daadi Ki Shaadi. In a candid conversation with Soha Ali Khan, Neetu praised Alia Bhatt as a strict but effective disciplinarian, noting that her granddaughter Raha respects and slightly fears her mother’s rules regarding screen time and sugar intake. Neetu humorously described her frequent disagreements with Alia, where she attempts to spoil Raha with treats like chocolate, only to be corrected by the young mother. In contrast, she described Ranbir Kapoor as a fun-loving friend to Raha. Neetu also reflected on the evolution of parenting styles, acknowledging that modern parents are more aware of health implications than her generation was. She expressed respect for Alia and Ranbir’s choices while embracing her role as an indulgent grandmother. Additionally, the discussion touched upon the late Rishi Kapoor’s distant parenting style, which instilled a sense of fear in his children, a dynamic that softened significantly after Riddhima’s marriage.
The Indian Express