2 Years of Brahmastra: When Ayan Mukerji revealed he ‘didn’t want whole world to see’ Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor together; ‘You all are ruining my film’

2 Years of Brahmastra: When Ayan Mukerji revealed he ‘didn’t want whole world to see’ Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor together; ‘You all are ruining my film’

As a dedicated cinephile who has witnessed the evolution of Bollywood’s most dynamic duos, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia reflecting on the two-year anniversary of Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva. The film’s director, Ayan Mukerji, shared an interesting anecdote about wanting to keep Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s relationship under wraps during the film’s production.


Two years ago today, on September 9, 2022, Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, featuring Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor, made its debut. As we look back, it’s fascinating to remember when film director Ayan Mukerji shared that he initially didn’t want the world to see these two stars sharing the screen. In fact, he jokingly confessed that whenever Alia and Ranbir were spotted together off-set, he felt they were spoiling his movie!

At a poster unveiling event for Brahmāstra in 2021, director Ayan Mukerji discussed how he kept Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s relationship private while working on the film. He expressed joy over casting them as he viewed both actors as immensely talented individuals. During the production of the movie, Ayan mentioned that their bond grew from friendship to something deeper.

Due to the fact that this was Alia and Ranbir’s first joint project, Ayan desired their on-screen pairing to be a fresh experience for viewers. He expressed, “Thus, I didn’t want the world to catch a glimpse of them for these four years. I wanted to keep them hidden until my movie wasn’t released yet.

Ayan expressed that numerous events were missed due to their frequent public appearances together, as he found himself often discouraging them, whispering “You’re sabotaging my movie! Stay put.” However, at the event, he was glad to finally introduce this duo to the world.

Dharma Productions, the studio responsible for creating the movie, marked its second anniversary by sharing a heartfelt post. They released a video highlighting poignant moments from the film with the message, “A movie portraying love and light conquering darkness.” The caption read, “Love & light continue to shine! Join us in celebrating #2YearsOfBrahmastra!” Take a look!

Brahmāstra Part One – Shiva

The movie triumphed at the 70th National Film Awards that were officially revealed on August 16, 2024. It clinched top honors in the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming, and Comic categories. Arijit Singh was recognized as the Best Playback Singer (Male) for his moving rendition of Kesariya, while Pritam received the accolade for Best Music Director (Songs).

Previously, Ayan shared his joy about the film Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva winning at the National Awards. He stated, “Today is a significant moment for us. I am profoundly appreciative of the recognition our movie has received at the National Awards. The music of the film carries a unique significance in ours and many other hearts. I feel a great sense of pride and gratitude towards Pritam’s compositions, combined with Amitabh’s lyrics and Arijit’s vocals.

Expressing gratitude to every team member, the director remarked, “We put an immense amount of affection into every aspect of this movie, from the music right through to the visual effects. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to each and every one for this incredible collaboration that has brought us so much warmth.

On his Instagram Stories, Karan Johar conveyed his immense pride and excitement as their cherished project receives a significant recognition at the esteemed 70th National Film Awards.

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2024-09-09 11:07