Riddhima Kapoor Sahni has opened up about her childhood, saying that she and her brother Ranbir Kapoor did not grow up with star-kid privileges despite being born into one of Bollywood's most famous families. In a candid conversation on Soha Ali Khan's podcast 'All About Her', Riddhima shared insights into her upbringing by parents Rishi Kapoor and Neetu Kapoor.
Normal Upbringing in a Star Family
Riddhima revealed that her parents gave them a loving but disciplined childhood. They experienced carpool rides to school, received fixed pocket money, and went on budgeted foreign trips. Neetu Kapoor also disclosed that Ranbir and Riddhima traveled in economy class as children to learn the value of money. Riddhima emphasized that there was no difference between her and Ranbir while growing up. "We grew up in a very loving home. Of course, there was discipline, but it was a very normal upbringing. We did everything ourselves. It wasn't like we came from a star family," she said.
Riddhima, who recently entered showbiz with 'Fabulous Lives vs Bollywood Wives', spent years away from the camera, focusing on her business career after marrying Bharat Sahni. She later appeared with Neetu in 'Dadi Ki Shaadi'.
Neetu Kapoor on Economy Class Travel
Neetu Kapoor elaborated on the family's approach to keeping the children grounded. "They were very normal children. They would carpool for school. They didn't have a driver. They only got a fixed amount of money to spend. Even when they travelled overseas, they flew economy class, stayed with friends, and shared apartments. My husband was very particular that they should understand the value of money," Neetu said.
She also shared that Rishi avoided buying expensive items for Riddhima. "He never let me buy her anything too expensive. He used to say she would never value things that her husband would buy her. They travelled and lived like any normal children," she added.
Soni Razdan on Budgeted Family Holidays
Alia Bhatt had a similar childhood travel rule. In the book 'Raising Stars: The Challenges and Joys of Being A Bollywood Parent', Soni Razdan recalled an incident where they were traveling to Dubai and could not afford three business-class tickets. She told her children, 'I will travel first class, and you guys travel economy.' They made a face. She added, "My logic was you have not earned enough to travel in business class as yet. Once you earn enough to afford the business class fare, please travel in business class. Simple as that."
This revelation sheds light on how Bollywood families prioritize values and discipline over luxury, ensuring their children appreciate the value of hard work and money.
