Throwback Thursday: How Ranbir And Alia Found Their Flame In Monsoon

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Some love stories aren't written-they're shot, scene by scene, with rain as background and fire as climax. That's exactly how Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor's monsoon-linked romance unfolded on the sets of Brahmāstra.

It was a love story that spanned cities, elements, and years. From the thunder of media speculation to the warmth of wedding fire, their journey is nothing short of a monsoon blockbuster.

And in this final chapter of our 'MONSOON MOHABATTEIN' series, their story takes centre stage.

Sparks On Set: The Beginning Of 'Us'

The year was 2017, and Ayan Mukerji was assembling the cast for his ambitious film Brahmāstra. He chose Ranbir Kapoor, the intense heartthrob and Alia Bhatt, the girl with powerhouse performances. They had barely interacted before, though Alia famously confessed in Koffee with Karan (2013) that she wanted to marry Ranbir. A full-circle moment, indeed.

They began shooting in Bulgaria in early 2018, and one of the first major schedules involved rain-drenched outdoor scenes. Between takes, umbrella-sharing, and meals in snow-kissed cafes, a quiet friendship turned into emotional warmth. By the time monsoon arrived in India that year, so had the rumors.

Rainy Appearances And Public Debut

It was during the monsoon season of 2018 that Ranbir and Alia began making joint public appearances-a wedding in Mumbai, followed by a rainy evening at a film screening. Paparazzi lenses caught stolen glances and hand brushes.

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Ranbir confirmed in a GQ India interview, "It's new, fresh. Let it cook a bit." And it did-for four years, with rain showing up like a recurring motif.

Love In Fire, Tested In Rain

Filming for Brahmāstra spanned from Bulgaria to Banaras, with several rainy sequences symbolizing the elemental love story the film intended to portray. But their off-screen love had its own storms.

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Ranbir lost his father, Rishi Kapoor, in 2020. Alia battled COVID, twice. Media scrutiny, family dynamics, and delays in Brahmāstra's release tested their bond.

Yet, every monsoon, they'd show up-together at Ganpati visarjans, at rain-drenched airports, or on road trips to Goa and Himachal. It was love in every shade-not perfect, but present.

The Proposal: A Himalayan Shower Of Emotions

Alia revealed later that Ranbir proposed during a surprise trip to Maasai Mara in Kenya, not in monsoon-but her words had waterworks written all over.

"It was just perfect. I didn't expect it." They returned to Mumbai in the heart of April showers and quietly began planning a wedding that felt more like home than a headline.

Wedding In Bloom Under April Showers

On April 14, 2022, at their Bandra home Vastu, Alia and Ranbir got married in an intimate ceremony surrounded by white flowers, family, and friends. Ironically, the wedding day saw light Mumbai drizzles as if nature itself was blessing them.

Alia wore an ivory saree. Ranbir, an embroidered sherwani. The couple stood under a mandap with skies overcast, hands folded, hearts full.

She later posted, "In our favourite spot-the balcony we spent the last 5 years of our relationship-we got married." That balcony had seen monsoons, movies, midnight talks and now, marriage.

Then Came Raha: A New Chapter

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In November 2022, Alia gave birth to their daughter Raha Kapoor. Their journey as parents began quietly, with monsoon baby onesies and zero paparazzi pressure. Since then, Alia and Ranbir have maintained a beautiful balance-films, family, and freedom from frenzy. They vacation in the hills. They sip coffee by the rain-spattered windows. They share umbrellas, laughter, and life.

Why They're Monsoon Couple Goals

Slow Burn: They let love build over years, like a cloud gathering rain.

Real And Raw: From public grief to pandemic separations-they stayed.

Modern Yet Rooted: From Kenya proposals to home weddings, their choices reflected balance.

Vulnerability And Growth: Both openly speak about therapy, healing, and personal evolution.

Alia once said in an interview, "He's my home. My calm. I think the rain likes us." Ranbir and Alia's love story isn't about cinematic drama-it's about trust that survives storms, and fire that glows even in rain. It began in the monsoon mist of Bulgaria. It matured under Indian rains. And it bloomed in balconies that knew their every silence and song.

In a world obsessed with loud declarations, theirs is a romance that whispers. And that, ironically, is what makes it echo longer.