‘Dining With The Kapoors’, the long-awaited special, finally released on 21 November 2025. Shot around Raj Kapoor’s birth anniversary in December 2024, the episode brings together most members of India’s first film family. The hour-long special is filled with laughter, nostalgia, and heartfelt memories of growing up at Raj Kapoor’s house in Chembur, Deonar Cottage. Let’s have a look at Let’s have a look at the stories shared at this family gathering,
Aadar Jain recalls childhood bond with Ranbir Kapoor
Aadar Jain opened up about his childhood bond with Ranbir Kapoor. He said, “Armaan and I spent a lot of time with Ranbir. We had so many interests, you know. We all played football on the same team. He bought me my first football shoes. He was like that older, cooler brother that we would want to go and meet.”Ranbir added with humour, “Wrestling was a very big thing at that time. And I used both of them as my guinea pigs; I used to constantly throw them around!”
Aadar Jain reveals Ranbir Kapoor taught him colourful language
During the lunch, Aadar spoke about the things he loves most about everyone in the family. When talking about Ranbir, he said, “Ranbir bhaiya once said that I should not call him bhaiya anymore. But how can I not? After all, he has taught me so much in life. He taught me the most colourful language in the world, and even made me repeat it in front of his friends! I performed for them. And he never told anyone. No one except Armaan or Riddhima or mom, Kunal mama, Saif, Lolo, Bebo, Bharat bhaiya, Daboo mama, Kanchan aunty, Bunty maasi, Neila aunty, Chintu mama, Neetu mami, the whole world. That’s it! He’s the best secret keeper!”Clearly, Ranbir was more than a cousin to Aadar, he was like an older brother who taught him life lessons, mischief, and even a little colourful language.
Aadar highlights Kareena Kapoor ’s detective nature
Aadar also shared a funny story about Kareena Kapoor Khan, “The first thing Bebo didi would say when she would meet me is, ‘Kya ho raha hai? What’s happening? What’s up? Come, come, come. Sit, sit, sit. What’s the goss?’ She’s full jasoos!”He added, “Mom (Rima Jain) told me that Nana ji (Raj Kapoor) was also the biggest detective in the family. They both clearly got his genes.” Rima Jain confirmed, “In his cottage, he got every news. Similarly, in Bebo’s and Ranbir’s homes, they get to know everything!”Neetu Kapoor chimed in, “But they (Ranbir Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan) never talk about it.” Rima replied with a smile, “Oh, sure!”
Ranbir compares himself to a search engine
Ranbir summed up the family gossip perfectly, “We’re like Google. We have the information, but unless you guys won’t search for it, you won’t know!” This witty remark left everyone laughing and perfectly captured the Kapoor family dynamic, full of secrets, stories, and playful teasing.
