- By Sidhi Agarwall
- Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:58 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
Bollywood’s beloved couple, Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, tied the knot in April 2022 in a private and beautiful ceremony, surrounded by close friends and family. Their wedding attracted much attention, not just for their fame, but also because it united two of the most respected film families in the industry — the Bhatts and the Kapoors. Since then, the couple has welcomed their daughter, Raha, and continues to enjoy immense love from fans across the country. Now, two years after her wedding, it appears that Alia has made a decision about her sirname. The actress has officially changed her name to Alia Bhatt Kapoor.
The Jigra actress made the announcement during a fun moment on The Great Indian Kapil Show. In a humorous exchange with comedian Sunil Grover, he referred to her as “Alia Bhatt.” She quickly smiled and corrected him, saying, “It’s Alia Bhatt Kapoor now.” While the moment was casual and filled with laughter, it confirmed what many had been speculating — Alia had decided to take her husband’s surname. Adding to this confirmation, a still from Alia’s latest vlog has further hinted at the name change becoming official. In the video which is going viral on Reddit, Alia is seen standing in front of a sweet welcome message in her hotel room, which read, “Dear Alia Kapoor.” This sparked fresh discussions online, with fans guessing that she has now updated her official documents to reflect her new name.
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Fans React On Reddit Viral Post
Alia’s name change spread quickly on social media and triggered a wave of mixed reactions. On Reddit, some fans expressed their emotional attachment to her original name. One user wrote, “She’s always been Alia Bhatt to me. That name has weight; it’s a brand now.” Another fan added, “Alia Bhatt sounds so much better. Alia Kapoor feels basic.” On the other hand, many supported her decision and stressed that it’s a personal choice. A user commented, “Funny watching people getting triggered over a woman taking her husband’s last name.” Another wrote, “Her name, her choice. Let her do what she wants.” The online debate clearly showed that while some fans are sentimental about her original name, many admire her for doing what feels right for her.
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Alia had actually spoken about the possibility of changing her surname in an earlier interview with Mid-Day. She explained that the decision was based on practical reasons, especially now that she is married and has a child. She said, “We are going to have a child now. I don’t want to be the Bhatt, whilst the Kapoors are travelling together; you know what I mean?” Alia also shared how it would make things like travel and paperwork easier. “I am happy to do it,” she added, highlighting that it was a decision made with both her heart and mind. Though her legal name is now Alia Bhatt Kapoor, she has chosen to continue using ‘Alia Bhatt’ professionally. This means that fans will still see her familiar name in film credits, on movie posters, and during public appearances.
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Alia’s choice follows the footsteps of several Bollywood actresses who have also adopted their husbands’ surnames after marriage. Aishwarya Rai became Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor added Khan, and Priyanka Chopra now goes by Priyanka Chopra Jonas. These changes are often personal decisions, reflecting family preferences rather than a complete transformation of identity.