Mumbai, Nov 20 (NationPress) Bollywood director and the creative mind behind the streaming special 'Dining with the Kapoors', Tarun Mansukhani, shared his insights in an interview with IANS about the experience of filming with the entire Kapoor family.

“If I had to sum it up in a single word, it would be chaotic,” Tarun revealed. “But chaotic in an enjoyable way because there was no script for this film. It’s all about reality, right? We aimed for authenticity.”

He continued, “Our role was to keep the cameras discreet, allowing the family to interact freely and create genuine moments that we desired for the show. What was fantastic about the experience is that we witnessed the family in their true essence.”

The special features a unique reunion of Hindi cinema's pioneering family, the Kapoors, celebrating the centenary of Raj Kapoor, the legendary figure in Bollywood, and the son of the family’s patriarch, Prithviraj Kapoor. The gathering includes Randhir Kapoor, Neetu Kapoor, Rima Jain, Ranbir Kapoor, Karisma Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, and Aadar Jain, marking a rare assembly of Bollywood royalty that celebrates love, legacy, and familial bonds.

This 1-hour special is produced by Armaan Jain and directed by Smriti Mundhra, offering an intimate glimpse into one of India’s cherished film families. With a fly-on-the-wall documentary approach, it invites viewers to enjoy the Kapoor family’s laughter, storytelling, and treasured memories, from playful exchanges to heartfelt reflections, all centered around their shared love for food.

Director Smriti Mundhra expressed, “I feel fortunate to collaborate with Netflix again, having worked on ‘Indian Matchmaking’, ‘Never Have I Ever’, and ‘The Romantics’. Returning for this project feels like a homecoming. Sharing a story about the significance of family and the essence of legacy during a time when life’s pace pulls us away from these values is incredibly meaningful.”

She also mentioned, “The Kapoors symbolize not just a Bollywood dynasty but represent the kind of family we all aspire to be part of: incredibly close-knit, spirited, and thoroughly passionate about food. I aimed to capture not just their narrative on the surface but the feeling of being right there at the table with them, soaking in the stories, laughter, and unfiltered moments when the performance fades away.”

On November 15, the first trailer for Dining with the Kapoors was released, and the special is set to debut on November 21 on Netflix.