{
  "id": 341439,
  "title": "‘Vibrant version of Pooja’: Mahesh Bhatt says Raha will ‘outdistance’ Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/09/vibrant-version-of-pooja-mahesh-bhatt-says-raha-will-outdistance-alia",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-09T03:57:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/bollywood/mahesh-bhatt-says-raha-kapoor-will-outdistance-alia-bhatt-and-ranbir-kapoor-10824500/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has expressed his belief that his granddaughter Raha Kapoor will surpass both her parents, Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, in the future. According to him, at the mere age of three, Raha possesses an immense pull and a distinct energy that commands attention. The filmmaker, who often speaks fondly of Raha, believes that she resembles his eldest daughter, Pooja Bhatt, more than she does her parents. In fact, Mahesh sees Raha as a vibrant embodiment of his own unique cultural heritage, drawing parallels to the Ganga-Jamuni culture that blends various traditions. This sentiment is not new, as Mahesh has previously called Raha a \"special crossbreed\" and hailed her as a source of pride for India, reflecting the diverse cultural tapestry of the country.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Raha Kapoor will surpass parents Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in future.",
    "At 3 years old, Raha has immense pull and distinct energy.",
    "Mahesh Bhatt sees Raha as vibrant embodiment of Ganga-Jamuni culture."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Mahesh Bhatt's praise for Raha Kapoor positions her as a promising heir to his creative legacy, one that blends cultural traditions and may ultimately eclipse her parents' achievements.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}