Dining With The Kapoors: Release date, OTT platform, why Alia Bhatt isn't included, and more about the show

Dining With The Kapoors is an upcoming Netflix special that offers a glimpse into the lives of the iconic Kapoor family, who celebrate the 100th birth anniversary of patriarch Raj Kapoor. As the release date is near, here is everything you need to know about Dining With The Kapoors. 

What is Dining With The Kapoors about?

Dining with the Kapoors is a Netflix special that gives a glimpse into the lives of the iconic Kapoor family, a Bollywood dynasty, as they gather for a meal. The show celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of patriarch Raj Kapoor. It revolves around candid conversations, food, shared memories, and the family's enduring relationship with cinema, presented in a fly-on-the-wall documentary style. 

It uses a family meal as a catalyst for a conversation about their shared history, love of food, and their legendary legacy in the film world. Viewers will see a mix of laughter, humorous banter, nostalgic storytelling, and heartfelt moments as the family reminisces about their lives and cinematic heritage.

Dining With The Kapoors cast and crew

The cast features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Neetu Singh, Saif Ali Khan, Randhir Kapoor, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Armaan Jain, Aadar Jain, Rima Jain, Agastya Nanda, Zahan Kapoor, Navya Naveli Nanda, Bharat Sahni, Kunal Kapoor, and others. The show is created by Armaan Jain. 

Why is Alia Bhatt not included in the show?

When the trailer was released, fans could not find Alia Bhatt and started asking where she was. Speaking with Bollywood Hungama about Alia’s absence from the show, Armaan, the son of Rima Jain, Raj Kapoor’s daughter and Rishi and Randhir Kapoor’s sister, said, “She had prior commitments to shoot. I might sound filmy, but like Raj Kapoor said, ‘work is worship.’” 

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When and where to watch Dining With The Kapoors

Dining With The Kapoors will be released on November 21, 2025 on Netflix. 

FAQs:

Q: What is Dining with the Kapoors about?

A: Dining with the Kapoors is a documentary that offers an unfiltered, intimate, and multi-generational look into the lives of Bollywood's prominent Kapoor family. It uses the setting of their legendary dinner table to explore interconnected themes of food, family legacy, shared memories, and the Kapoors' deep-seated relationship with Indian cinema history.

Q: When will Dining with the Kapoors be released?

A: The documentary is officially scheduled to join the Netflix India streaming slate in November 2025.

Q: Which Kapoor family members are confirmed to be in the series?

A: The documentary boasts an extensive ensemble cast spanning multiple generations. Confirmed names include cinematic icons Randhir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, and Neetu Kapoor, alongside Ranbir Kapoor, Saif Ali Khan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni with Bharat Sahni, Armaan Jain, Anissa Malhotra Jain, Aadar Jain, and various other family members.