Happy Birthday Alia Bhatt: Her picture-perfect romance with Ranbir Kapoor, in 23 photos

On Alia Bhatt’s birthday today, we recount her relationship with her ‘special man’ Ranbir Kapoor. The couple which started dating in 2017 has stayed steady over the years. Both Alia and Ranbir have publicly acknowledged their relationship, as have their family members. As Alia Bhatt turns 28 today, here’s recounting her picture perfect romance with Ranbir.

This is one of the first photos of Ranbir Kapoor that Alia Bhatt shared on her Instagram handle. "its just the beginning.. 💫," she wrote along with it. Ranbir's close friend Ayan Mukerji, who is directing the two in Brahmastra, is also featured in the photo. (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

The rumours of Ranbir and Alia dating each other first started in 2017. While the couple refrained from commenting, Ranbir often appeared on Alia's social media handle. (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

Ranbir and Alia acknowledged their relationship in public when they attended Sonam Kapoor’s wedding reception together in May 2018. (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)

In March 2019, Alia bagged the Best Actress for Raazi, and Ranbir got the Best Actor trophy for Sanju. Alia, in her speech, mentioned Ranbir calling him her ‘special man’. Alia said, "Meghna for me Raazi is you, your blood and sweat. You are my main chick. Vicky without you, the film wouldn’t be complete. Thank you my mentor Karan for being my mentor, father and my fashion police. Tonight’s all about love there is my special one, I love you." 

In her Instagram post too, Alia shared a long note that ended like, "And last but not the least MY special one - the one that makes my heart smile and eyes shine ❤️ And shine I will.. Because there's soo much to do in life.. And this is just the beginning." (Photo: Neetu Kapoor/Instagram)

Since then, from going on vacations together to attending family and public functions, Ranbir and Alia were seen together a lot of times. (Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram)