On Tuesday, Netflix India announced a show catered exclusively to one of the biggest families in Bollywood, the Kapoors. The show, titled Dining With The Kapoors, is yet to confirm a release date, though Netflix has told us what to expect.
"A seat at the table with one of the oldest and grandest Bollywood families," the official handle wrote. "Watch The Kapoors engage in unfiltered conversations, unending gossip, and unbelievable life stories."
Starkly reminiscent of the popular reality show Keeping Up With the Kardashians, Dining With The Kapoors is already being subjected to mixed reviews online. "This Netflix title made my day. I have honestly waited so long for a Kapoor show, and it's finally happening!" gushed one user. "Superb! Waiting to watch this series. I love the Kapoor family," exclaimed another.
However, aside from the praises, sceptical netizens have been on a roll ever since the show was announced. "Netflix's obsession with Bollywood families has surpassed mine," wrote one critic. "Netflix, are you running out of content?" another posed.
While some users predicted that the show will be promoted to the extent that it shows up on everyone's feeds uninvitingly, others couldn't help but wonder who asked for this.
"I'm sure that after a few days, everyone in Bollywood is going to have a show dedicated to their families," one user remarked, observing the influx of young actors who are born to star families in the industry.
One critique that has survived the test of time was once again directed to the streaming site. "Netflix cancelled good TV shows and storylines to show us how rich people eat... I'm sure their issues with hunger matter the most," a user sarcastically noted, calling out the site for notoriously dropping beloved shows.
Observing that the poster highlighted old family members and in-laws, some even expressed that they missed seeing daughter-in-law Alia Bhatt and baby Raha Kapoor. "Where are Alia and Raha? They are the only Kapoors I want to see," a user wrote candidly. "If they show Raha then I'll be interested," another user said.
Raha has captured the hearts of her parents' fans in the little time they have gotten to know her. Aunt Shaheen Bhatt shared an Instagram post on Tuesday, flaunting a click by her little niece, and enthusiasts couldn't help but be in awe of the two-year-old's photography skills. Some even speculated that she has inherited this talent from her father, Ranbir Kapoor. It surprises no one then that netizens await an appearance from the little star-in-the-making in a show dedicated to her paternal family.
Inheriting the spotlight
Speaking of star kids securing a spotlight for themselves, Aryan Khan revealed the title of his directorial debut - also with Netflix - featuring none other than his megastar father, Shah Rukh Khan. Called The Ba***ds of Bollywood, a video teasing Aryan's entry into the industry was uploaded on Monday.
The video opens with Shah Rukh exhibiting a suave performance, only to be told by the purposefully concealed director to do several more takes.
What soon turns into a hilarious skit shows the King Khan riled up at the director and asking him if the set functions on his father's reign. "Yes, it does," Aryan confidently says, as he reveals himself to the camera.
Aryan, who was known to maintain a stoic persona in public, flashed a smile that became a greater highlight than his father's presence. Netizens could only wonder if he was saving the bright grin for his big moment.
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