Shammi Kapoor wanted Ranbir Kapoor to marry Deepika Padukone, not Alia Bhatt – old interview goes viral.

Ranbir Kapoor was very close to his grandfather, the legendary actor Shammi Kapoor. In fact, Shammi Kapoor’s final appearance on the big screen was in Ranbir’s 2011 film Rockstar, where he had a small cameo. Sadly, the film was released shortly after his passing on November 11, 2011.

But did you know that Shammi Kapoor once wished that Ranbir Kapoor would end up with one of Bollywood’s top actresses—and no, it wasn’t Alia Bhatt?

Surprisingly, it was none other than Deepika Padukone, Ranbir Kapoor’s ex-girlfriend. A fan-made edit recently went viral on Instagram, showing a throwback interview of Shammi Kapoor. In that interview, he was asked if Ranbir and Deepika should get married. His answer made many fans emotional.

Shammi Kapoor smiled and said, “She (Deepika) will remain single for some time, and then I will ask her to marry Ranbir. They make a wonderful pair. She is tall, he is tall. She is good-looking, he is good-looking.” This old video has once again sparked interest in Ranbir and Deepika’s past relationship.

At the time of that interview, it is believed that Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone were still dating. The two had become one of Bollywood’s most loved couples, both on-screen and off-screen. Their chemistry in films like Bachna Ae Haseeno and Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani had won many hearts.

The video also shows an old interview of Deepika Padukone, where she talks warmly about Shammi Kapoor. She says, “Shammi Uncle was my most favorite because he loved me.” This sweet statement made fans even more emotional.

The video also includes scenes from Shammi Kapoor’s funeral, where both Ranbir and Deepika were present, showing the bond they shared not just with each other but with Shammi Kapoor too.

In another heartwarming moment from the past, Shammi Kapoor had once invited Deepika Padukone for a cup of coffee in 2010. Deepika accepted the invitation and later praised the veteran actor on social media. Their bond was full of respect and affection.

Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone dated for about two years before they broke up. After their split, both moved on in their personal lives. Deepika got married to actor Ranveer Singh in a grand wedding in November 2018. Ranbir, on the other hand, tied the knot with actress Alia Bhatt in April 2022. The couple welcomed their daughter, Raha, later that year.

Still, this old interview reminds fans of a time when Deepika and Ranbir were the golden couple of Bollywood—and how Shammi Kapoor once dreamed of seeing them married.

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