Throwback: When Alia Bhatt responded to insecurity questions about Ranbir Kapoor, shut down gossip

Alia Bhatt appeared alongside her sister-in-law, Kareena Kapoor Khan, on an old episode of Koffee With Karan Season 8, where their candid revelations sparked online discussions. Among the topics covered was a question from host Karan Johar that took Alia by surprise. He asked whether she ever feels insecure in her relationship with her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, given the film industry's tendency to expose people to various temptations.Karan inquired if she ever finds herself second-guessing or imagining unsettling narratives about her husband’s interactions, especially while acting alongside other actresses.

Alia, visibly caught off guard, asked for clarification, prompting Kareena to try to explain Karan’s question. However, Alia responded that she understood what he meant, specifically asking if she felt jealous of her husband working with other actresses. Rather than dwelling on the question, she brushed it off, labeling it as mere gossip. Alia expressed that such talk doesn’t concern her, emphasizing that she and Ranbir are human beings first, before being actors. She remarked that too much focus was being placed on their husbands and suggested shifting the conversation to themselves instead.

Karan, aware that Alia had previously been called out for frequently discussing Ranbir, mentioned it during the conversation. Alia, quick to respond, reiterated her desire not to talk about him this time and instead focus on herself.

As clips from the episode surfaced on social media, netizens reacted swiftly. Some found Alia’s strong reaction to the question excessive, while others speculated that her defensiveness might hint at her own insecurities. Some users suggested that Alia may feel unsettled about Ranbir’s past relationships, noting that he had been unfaithful in previous ones. Despite this, Alia remained firm, dismissing the question and gossip altogether, and choosing to move the conversation forward on her terms.