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When Netflix dropped the trailer of Dining With The Kapoors on Saturday the internet expected a full-blown family affair the kind where every Kapoor shows up laughs loudly and leaves fans feeling nostalgically hungry. But what ended up stealing the spotlight was not those grand lunch-table moments. Instead all eyes zoomed in on one person who wasn’t there at all: Alia Bhatt. The actress married to Ranbir Kapoor since 2022 was noticeably missing from a trailer that packed almost every Kapoor family member. From Ranbir Karisma and Kareena Kapoor to Saif Ali Khan Aadar Jain Navya Naveli Nanda and Agastya Nanda the family ensemble looked complete until the internet asked the one question the trailer didn’t answer. Why is Alia Bhatt not in the trailer? Within minutes of the trailer release social media was buzzing. “Where is Alia?” an Instagram user asked. Another replied sharply “Their marriage is just for a showcase another proof.” The comments spread quickly with many fans joining the guessing game. Some took a more neutral route pointing out that Alia Bhatt may simply be busy with the shoot of her upcoming film Alpha. She was last seen in Vasan Bala’s Jigra. Netflix however hasn’t commented on her absence. What does the trailer reveal? The trailer opens with the Kapoors doing what they do best filling a room with loud laughter stories and signature warmth. From old memories to treasured family recipes the show promises an intimate food-filled peek into one of Bollywood’s most celebrated families. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) Netflix captioned the trailer with Khaana taiyaar hai. The secret ingredient is love laughter aur dher saara ghee. Watch Dining With The Kapoors out 21 November only on Netflix. The food-and-family theme is woven together by Armaan Jain grandson of the legendary Raj Kapoor who has written the show. Who all are part of the show? The cast list reads like a Kapoor family tree. Dining With The Kapoors brings together Kareena Kapoor Khan Karisma Kapoor Neetu Kapoor Riddhima Kapoor Sahni Randhir Kapoor Armaan Jain Reema Kapoor Manoj Jain Bharat Sahni Nitasha Nanda and Kunal Kapoor. Ranbir Kapoor joins in as well adding to the star power. The series is directed by Smriti Mundhra and promises a mix of nostalgia cinema and culinary indulgence. What are the Kapoors up to professionally? Kareena Kapoor Khan was last seen in Singham Again (2024).Agastya Nanda will feature next in Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis releasing this December.Ranbir Kapoor is currently shooting for Nitesh Tiwari’s Ramayana slated for a Diwali 2026 release. Its second part is scheduled for the following year also around Diwali. Dining With The Kapoors premieres on 21 November on Netflix. Highlights Alia Bhatt’s absence from the family-centric trailer sparks speculation. Netflix show features almost the entire Kapoor family directed by Smriti Mundhra. Dining With The Kapoors is set to premiere on 21 November on Netflix.