The Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt wedding yesterday was a close-knit affair. Rakesh Roshan and Jeetendra — longtime friends of Ranbir’s late father Rishi Kapoor — were not present at the ceremony, but sent their love to the newlyweds.

Talking to mid-day, Roshan said, “Ranbir is my best friend’s son, so he is like my son. He was brought up in front of my eyes. I miss Chintu so much. It was his wish to see Ranbir married. Nobody should feel bad about not being invited to an intimate wedding. When Hrithik [Roshan’s son] got married [to Sussanne Khan], only family and a few close friends from Mumbai were invited to the Bangalore wedding. The problem is that if you invite one, you have to invite all of them, and in COVID times, you cannot do that. We’re happy that Ranbir is getting married. I send all my love and blessings to Ranbir and Alia.”

Echoing his friend’s sentiments, Jeetendra added, “My heartfelt blessings and good wishes for Ranbir and Alia as they embark on this sacred journey. I miss Chintu with all my heart.”