Being part of a celebrity family is never easy—especially if you’re a teenager growing up in the constant glare of public attention. That’s exactly what 14-year-old Samaira, niece of Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, is experiencing. And if her mother Riddhima Kapoor Sahni is to be believed, life at home is anything but calm.

A recently surfaced video on social media has taken fans by surprise. In it, Riddhima—Ranbir Kapoor’s sister—opens up candidly about her struggles with parenting her daughter Samaira. Though the conversation seems light-hearted at first, what follows is an honest look into the challenges of raising a strong-willed teenager in today’s digital age.

“She’s just too much sometimes,” Riddhima says, exasperated but laughing. She explains how her own mother, veteran actress Neetu Kapoor, steps in to help discipline Samaira. “My mom knows exactly what I go through. She’s much stricter with Samaira than I am,” Riddhima confesses. “It’s like she thinks, why should I have to handle this alone?”

But not everyone in the family plays the bad cop. Riddhima admits that her mother-in-law is far more lenient, doting on Samaira and rarely correcting her. “I’ve had to say during dinner, ‘Please, you need to be a little strict with her too! Otherwise, she’ll become completely uncontrollable.’”

And the discipline issues don’t end with books or behavior—they extend right into the virtual world too.

According to Riddhima, one of her biggest concerns is Samaira’s addiction to social media. At just 14, Samaira runs her own Instagram account, and her mother isn’t thrilled about it. “I’ve told her so many times—delete your account. At least make it private. You’re not old enough to be managing a public profile online.”

But Samaira, like many teenagers, sees things differently. “Social media is fun,” she insists. She’s not interested in restrictions or guidelines. To her, Instagram is a place to express herself, and she’s not ready to give that up—no matter how much her mom protests.

Riddhima even jokes about Samaira’s peculiar study habits. “She opens a book and just stares at it,” she says. “She doesn’t read it, doesn’t learn from it. She just… looks at it. Try spending a day with her and you’ll know what I mean.”

Despite the humorous tone, there’s a deeper story here. Raising a child—especially in a high-profile family—isn’t always glitz and glamour. Riddhima’s open conversation touches on what so many parents are going through: the gap between generations, the challenge of setting boundaries in a hyper-connected world, and the struggle to guide while also letting go.

It’s also a reminder that parenting is rarely perfect. Even celebrities face the same arguments, pushbacks, and emotional tug-of-wars that happen in homes around the world. Whether it’s about homework, phone time, or social media privacy settings, the battles are all too familiar.

Interestingly, Riddhima’s observations about rebellious kids being the ones who eventually soar highest hits a nerve. “Sometimes the most mischievous kids become the most successful,” she muses. And she might just be right.

History is filled with icons—actors, musicians, innovators—who didn’t conform to the rules. If Samaira’s spirited defiance is any indication, she might just be following that path. She’s confident, bold, and unwilling to blindly obey. In a world that constantly demands obedience, that kind of fire could take her far.

In the end, the video isn’t just viral because it’s a celebrity moment. It resonates because it’s real. It’s a mother trying to raise a daughter the best way she knows how. It’s a teenager finding her voice. It’s the push-and-pull of love, authority, freedom, and responsibility that defines every parent-child relationship.

Samaira Kapoor may only be 14, but she’s already showing the world that she’s a force to be reckoned with. And with a supportive—if sometimes exasperated—family by her side, there’s no telling what she’ll achieve.