Alia Bhatt Spills Jr. NTR's Prayer for Baby 'Raha'!

Alia Bhatt recently shared a heartwarming story about her connection with Jr NTR during a chat that took place while promoting their upcoming films. In this conversation, moderated by Karan Johar, Alia revealed that the first time she and her husband Ranbir Kapoor discussed baby names was at Jr NTR's home in Hyderabad. It was during this gathering that Jr NTR heard the name "Raha" for the first time and expressed his hopes, praying for Alia to have a baby girl. This moment of warmth stands in stark contrast to Alia's initial apprehension before meeting Jr NTR on the set of *RRR*.

During the interview, Alia recalled her first day on the *RRR* set, where she expected to feel intimidated by Jr NTR's presence. However, she was pleasantly surprised by his approachable nature. "He wasn’t intimidating at all; he was very helpful and quiet," she said, noting how calm the set was during filming. Alia appreciated Jr NTR's support, especially when she would fumble her lines, as he would naturally guide her through it. This experience helped solidify their friendship and mutual respect as actors.

The conversation also touched on the memorable party at Jr NTR’s house, where Alia and Ranbir were present while she was pregnant. It was here that they discussed potential names for their child in a light-hearted manner. "Ranbir and I were like, ‘If it’s a girl, it’ll be this, if it’s a boy, it’ll be that,’" Alia recounted. Jr NTR chimed in, sharing that he had been praying for the name "Raha," which ultimately became the name they chose for their daughter.

Both actors reflected on how parenthood has transformed them personally and professionally. Jr NTR mentioned that becoming a father made him reevaluate his priorities and seek more meaningful projects. Similarly, Alia expressed that her perspective shifted after Raha's birth, making her more invested in nurturing another human being. As they promote their respective films—*Jigra*, set to release on October 11, and *Devara: Part 1*, releasing on September 27—their heartfelt conversation showcases the bond they've developed through their shared experiences in the film industry and as parents.