The release of Dining With the Kapoors on Netflix has given fans exactly what they hoped for — an intimate, food-filled window into the legendary Kapoor family. But one question had been circulating ever since the trailer dropped: Why were Amitabh Bachchan’s grandchildren — Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda — part of a Kapoor family special?
The answer comes straight from the episode itself, where Ranbir Kapoor and Navya Naveli Nanda finally decode their family connection with a mix of heartfelt honesty and classic Kapoor humour.
Navya on Growing Up in a Five-Generation Family
In the documentary, Navya speaks candidly about the closeness of the extended family. Reflecting on the rare privilege of being part of a multi-generational household, she says:
“I don’t think it’s common to see five generations in a room together… I’m really glad we got that opportunity for as long as we did.”
As Raj Kapoor’s great-granddaughter and Shweta Bachchan-Nanda’s daughter, Navya is deeply rooted in both the Nanda and Kapoor family trees.
Ranbir’s Playful Family Tree Confusion
While waiting for lunch, Ranbir jokingly points at Navya and declares:
“She’s my cousin. Don’t say it.”
To which Riddhima Kapoor Sahni immediately interjects:
“She’s our niece, stupid.”
But Ranbir refuses to budge, insisting with a grin:
“Cousin hai tu meri.”
The playful exchange became one of the highlights of the episode, perfectly capturing the relaxed, relatable dynamic between the cousins-turned-nieces-turned-whatever-the-family-decides-today.
Navya Clarifies the Relationship
Later on, Navya explains the real reason behind the confusion — and the closeness:
“We’ve grown up with Armaan, Aadar and Ranbir… We’re all so close in age that I just call them my cousins. There are lots of chachas in the family and keeping track is impossible sometimes.”
The candid moment adds a refreshing layer of honesty to the family’s on-screen connection.
Ranbir Shares the Story Behind His Name
Another charming reveal from the episode comes when Ranbir talks about being named after his legendary grandfather, Raj Kapoor.
“My name is actually my grandfather’s name… Ranbir Raj Kapoor. That’s how he signed his cheques. When I was born, they were running out of ‘R’ names. So my granduncle Shammi Kapoor said, ‘Since you haven’t used this name, give it to him.’”
It’s a story that adds emotional depth to the already nostalgic special.
Final Words
Between the emotional memories, family banter and delicious food prepared by Armaan Jain, Dining With the Kapoors doesn’t just celebrate Raj Kapoor’s 100th birth anniversary — it showcases a family that remains tightly bonded despite generations, branches and surnames.
And as for Navya and Ranbir?
Cousins, nieces, nephews — call it whatever you want. Their chemistry in the episode proves one thing: in the Kapoor family, relationships are defined by warmth more than terminology.
