Following the release of Student of the Year, Bollywood circles and digital discussions were filled with speculation regarding an off screen romance between Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra. Neither actor ever validated those claims, and as it turned out, romance had entered Bhatt's life years before she stepped into the film industry. During an appearance on Karan Johar's talk show Koffee With Karan, Bhatt opened up about her school years, childhood infatuations, and the identity of her earliest romantic connection.
A Memorable Television Appearance In 2013
Alia Bhatt made her debut on Koffee With Karan back in 2013, appearing alongside her Student of the Year co-stars Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan. The episode saw the young trio discussing their mutual bond and early professional experiences, while also touching upon personal life anecdotes. During their conversation, host Karan Johar revealed that Dhawan had privately mentioned details to him concerning Bhatt's past childhood romances, setting off a lighthearted exchange on the set.
Reactions To Long Term Relationships At An Early Age
Responding with humor, Bhatt maintained that her past relationships were neither fleeting nor trivial. She explained that several of her early romances were quite serious and extended over considerable durations, with some lasting around two years each. Hearing this prompted disbelief from Johar, who asked whether she had actually begun dating when she was only 10 years old, finding the timeline of such lengthy commitments at a young age quite remarkable.
Sixth Grade Attraction Leading To A Serious Class 10 Bond
Clarifying the timeline, Bhatt explained that her very first feelings of romantic attraction took place when she was in the sixth grade. However, she emphasized that genuine dating did not occur back then; the dynamic was limited to innocent exchanges of smiles across opposite ends of the classroom. While she playfully referred to that classroom crush as the starting point of her romantic journey, her first real relationship materialized later. Bhatt disclosed that she entered her first serious relationship when she reached class 10, marking her very first official boyfriend.
From Expressing A Wish To Marrying Ranbir Kapoor
During the same talk show appearance, Bhatt openly spoke about her aspirations regarding her personal life, sharing that she wished to marry Ranbir Kapoor. The wish eventually came to fruition years later. Alia Bhatt married Ranbir Kapoor in 2022, and the couple welcomed their daughter Raha in the same year, bringing her journey from teenage romances to family life full circle.
