Alia introduces her as 'Alia Bhatt Kapoor' on TGIKS 2: Fans spark discussion on adopting hubby's last name

Alia Bhatt recently caused a buzz during her appearance on The Great Indian Kapil Show when she playfully referred to herself as 'Alia Bhatt Kapoor'. In a fun interaction with comedian Sunil Grover, who appeared in his beloved character Dafli, Alia corrected him after he addressed her as "Alia Bhatt". She quipped, "It’s Alia Bhatt Kapoor," leaving both the audience and her fans intrigued.

This lighthearted moment immediately sparked speculation online, with fans wondering whether Alia has officially changed her name following her marriage to actor Ranbir Kapoor in April 2022. While some fans saw it as a playful joke, others questioned if Alia has taken her husband’s surname, similar to how other Bollywood actresses such as Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, and Kareena Kapoor Khan embraced their husbands' last names after tying the knot.

The fun interaction took place during a promo shared by Netflix, showing Alia and Sunil Grover exchanging humorous banter. The edited clip also featured snippets of Ranbir Kapoor, who had earlier appeared on the show with his mother Neetu Kapoor. Interestingly, during his own appearance, Ranbir had playfully flirted with Dafli.

While it remains to be seen if Alia has made the change official or was simply joking around, fans have flooded social media with their reactions. One user humorously commented, "The moment we’ve all been waiting for!" while another questioned, “Has she really joined the list of actresses who changed their last names after marriage?”

For those interested in catching the hilarious exchange, The Great Indian Kapil Show Season 2 will stream on Netflix from September 27th.

In terms of work, Alia has an exciting slate of projects ahead. She will soon be seen in the film Jigra, co-starring Vedang Raina. She will also be a part of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War, where she will star alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Additionally, Alia is set to feature in the action-packed spy thriller Alpha, sharing the screen with Sharvari Wagh.