Alia Bhatt Or Alia Kapoor? Fans Spot Subtle Name Change In Cannes Vlog, Internet Buzzes With Speculation
Alia Bhatt, who made waves with her red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month as a L’Oréal brand ambassador, is now grabbing headlines for an entirely different reason.
Alia Bhatt, who made waves with her red carpet debut at the Cannes Film Festival last month as a L’Oréal brand ambassador, is now grabbing headlines for an entirely different reason. In a new vlog uploaded to her YouTube channel, the actor offered a behind-the-scenes glimpse of her prep for the prestigious event. But amid the glitz and glam, a small detail sparked a social media frenzy — the hotel she stayed at addressed her as ‘Alia Kapoor’.
Did Alia Bhatt change her name after marriage?
The video, shot in Alia’s plush suite on the French Riviera, features candid moments of the star getting ready with her glam team. During a segment, the camera briefly captures a digital welcome message from the hotel that reads “Dear Alia Kapoor,” prompting fans to wonder whether the actor has officially adopted husband Ranbir Kapoor’s surname post-marriage.
Reddit users were quick to pick up on the blink-and-miss moment. The screengrab soon made its way to fan forums, igniting speculation about a legal name change. “Must’ve taken her husband’s name and kept Bhatt for her public-facing career since she is widely known by that surname,” one user commented. Others speculated it could have simply been a mistake by the hotel, but many noted that international hotels usually use names from official booking IDs. “How will a hotel in France know her husband’s surname? 🤷🏼♀️ anyway, hotel booking is done according to your legal name on ID’s,” wrote one Redditor.
Internet weighs in: Bhatt vs Kapoor
The subtle name switch led to online reactions. While some questioned the decision through a feminist lens, others supported the idea as a personal choice. Still, a section of fans felt that 'Alia Bhatt' has now become an identity of its own. “But she’s always be Alia Bhatt to me, naam mein wajan aagaya hai abhi (the name carries some heft). It's a brand name now,” said one user.
About Alia and Ranbir
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in April 2022, after years of dating. The couple welcomed their daughter, Raha, in November 2022.
On the work front, Alia is gearing up for her next big release — 'Alpha', a part of YRF’s expanding Spy Universe. The film also stars Sharvari and marks the franchise’s first female-led installment.
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