Biography
Alia Bhatt is one of the most successful actresses in the Bollywood film industry. In the year 2022, Alia completed ten years in the film industry as an actress .
Alia has won four Filmfare Awards . She has been included in Forbes India's Celebrity 100 list since 2014 and Forbes Asia's 30 Under 30 list in 2017.
Although she performed her first leading role in Karan Johar 's teen drama Student of the Year , Alia Bhatt's first movie was the 1999 thriller Sangharsh , in which she made her acting debut as a child artist .
Alia won the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress as a kidnapping victim in the road drama Highway . She later established herself with leading roles in several movies made by Karan Johar's studio Dharma Productions including 2 States , Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania , Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and Dear Zindagi.
For her roles as a Bihari immigrant in the criminal drama Udta Punjab , an undercover spy in the suspenseful drama Raazi and the turbulent girlfriend of an aspiring rapper in the musical drama Gully Boy she earned three Filmfare Awards for Best Actress.
After two underwhelming movies, Alia got an appreciation for her portrayal of the title character in Gangubai Kathiawadi . Alia founded the environmental movement Co-Exist in addition to appearing in movies and launching her own apparel and handbag line. Seven of Alia Bhatt's movie songs are sung by her including the 2014 single Samjhawan Unplugged.
Keep reading to learn more about Alia Bhatt's movies, family, age, birthday, boyfriend, husband, height, upcoming movies, career timeline, school, college, and education. Also, see exclusive Alia Bhatt photos.
Birthday
Alia Bhatt's birthday is on March 15, 1993. She was born in Mumbai Maharashtra. Alia Bhatt’s zodiac sign is Pisces.
Alia Bhatt's Age
Alia Bhatt age is one of the most searched terms on Google. Alia is 31 years old as of 2024.
Height
Alia Bhatt stands at 5 feet 3 inches or 160 centimeters(1.6 meters).
Family and Childhood
Alia Bhatt's parents are Soni Razdan and Mahesh Bhatt . Alia's mother is partly Kashmiri Pandit and German-British and her father is Gujarati. Alia Bhatt's sister's name is Shaheen. Alia's sister is 4 years older than her.
She also has two half-siblings from her father's first marriage to Kiran Bhatt: famed actress and film director Pooja Bhatt and actor and fitness instructor Rahul Bhatt.
Even though her father is famous Alia says she grew up simply without a lot of of luxuries. Her mother mostly raised her and her siblings because their father didn't spend much time with them.
Speaking about her childhood, Alia has stated, "I had a rather grounded and modest upbringing. I didn't get the pleasures that people assume I would've got because I am Mahesh Bhatt's daughter."
Alia Bhatt's Mother - Soni Razdan
Soni Razdan was born on 25th October 1956 in Birmingham United Kingdom. She is of Kashmiri Pandit and German heritage. Razdan moved to India and started her career in the early 1980s. She played various roles in Hindi movies and television serials.
She is most known for her performances in films such as Saaransh Mandi and TV serials like Buniyaad which aired on Doordarshan in the late 1980s.
Soni Razdan has also appeared with her daughter Alia Bhatt in the film Raazi directed by Meghna Gulzar. Aside from acting Soni Razdan has also tried her hand at directing. She directed the TV show 'Nazar' which aired on Star Plus in 2005.
In 2002 she directed and also starred in the film 'Love Affair.'Soni Razdan is married to Mahesh Bhatt a renowned Indian film director. They have two daughters Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt. Soni Razdan has said in past interviews that she primarily raised her children as Mahesh Bhatt was often busy with his work in the film industry.
Alia's Father - Mahesh Bhatt
Mahesh Bhatt is a famous director and producer in the Indian movie industry. He was born on September 20, 1948. He's known for directing many hit films including Aashiqui, Sadak, and Dil Hai Ki Manta Nahin. Due to his busy career, Mahesh Bhatt wasn't around much when Alia was growing up. It was Alia's mother Soni Razdan who mostly raised her.
However, Alia is very close to her father and often shares her love for him on social media. Mahesh Bhatt has also had a strong influence on Alia's career.
His guidance and experience in the industry have undoubtedly contributed to shaping Alia's hugely successful acting career.
Alia Bhatt's Sister - Shaheen Bhatt
Alia Bhatt's elder sister, Shaheen Bhatt, is a writer. She studied filming and editing in London. In addition to working as an assistant director on Raaz 3, she co-wrote the script for the movie Son of Sardaar. She also wrote a couple of sequences for Zeher and Jism 2.
Shaheen's book, I've Never Been (Un)Happier, was released in November 2019. Alia shared a picture of the book's cover on her social media and added a caption saying, "The paperback version of my brilliant sister’s brilliant book is ready!!! For all those who have suffered from depression, all those who know someone close who’s suffered from depression and for those who have no idea what depression is and want to take a closer look into understanding what it means..”
Extended Family
In the Indian film business, Alia Bhatt has a long family history. In addition to her parents, she has a number of well-known Bollywood celebrities in her family. Her cousins, actor Emraan Hashmi and director Mohit Suri have made significant contributions to Indian cinema. Alia's uncle Mukesh Bhatt is also a prominent film producer.
What is Alia Bhatt's Daughter's Name?
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor 's daughter's name is Raha. The announcement of the name was made via a post on Instagram along with the first picture of the baby.
Education
In terms of her education, Alia attended the Jamnabai Narsee School in Mumbai. However, her passion for acting led her to leave school after completing her 12th grade. She then decided to concentrate on building her career in the film industry.
Alia Bhatt's Husband - Ranbir Kapoor
After investing in several relationships Alia Bhatt found her prince charming. Alia Bhatt started dating Ranbir in 2017. They officially announced their relationship at Sonam Kapoor ’s wedding when the couple appeared together on the occasion. Alia Bhatt recently got married to Ranbir Kapoor , one of the most popular actors in India.
Alia Bhatt confessed in an interview in 2014 that she has a huge crush on Ranbir and wishes to marry him. Seeing the couple tying the knot and officially starting their journey as a married couple on April 14, 2022 really filled everybody’s heart with joy. Fans also say that Alia Bhatt manifested her dream wedding and it came true. Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are truly the power couple of B-Town.
Alia Bhatt's Daughter - Raha
On November 6 2022 Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor welcomed their little princess. Fans have been anxious to learn more about the baby since Bollywood stars announced the good news. The actress gave birth to her daughter at HN Reliance Foundation Hospital in Girgaon Mumbai.
The actress and Ranbir announced the birth of their baby girl in an Instagram post. The couple chose a name for their daughter that is a homage to the late renowned actor and Ranbir Kapoor's father Rishi Kapoor .
Alia Bhatt's daughter's name is Raha. Alia revealed that Raha's grandmother, Neetu Kapoor , chose this name for her. FC Barcelona wished Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor after the birth of their daughter Raha on social media.
Ex-Boyfriends
Ramesh Dubey
Alia's first boyfriend was Ramesh Dubey. They were classmates at Jamnabai Narsee School. Not much is known about Ramesh because he stays away from the public and social media.
Ali Dadarkar
Ali Dadarkar was Alia's boyfriend before she became a famous actress. They dated for a long time and were often seen together at events.
Sidharth Malhotra
There were rumours that Alia and Sidharth were dating. They worked together in two movies. However, they broke up because Sidharth Malhotra was close to another actress Jacqueline.
Varun Dhawan
There were also rumours about Alia and Varun dating. They started their movie careers together. But these rumours ended because Varun Dhawan had a girlfriend at the time.
Kavin Mittal
Alia was also reported to be in a relationship with Kavin the son of businessman Sunil Mittal. They met at a seminar and were close. But their relationship ended quietly.
Alia Bhatt's Movies
Bhatt is a famous and successful actress who started her career in the teen film Student of the Year receiving mixed criticisms despite its box office success. Seeking a challenging role led her to star in Imtiaz Ali's movie Highway where she portrayed a girl who develops Stockholm syndrome towards her captor. Her performance was praised and won her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress.
She continued working with Dharma Productions in successful romantic films such as 2 States and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania both earning over $13 million worldwide. Despite a film setback in 2015 with Shaandaar , she bounced back in 2016 with the critically and commercially successful Kapoor & Sons . In the following years, she took on diverse roles from playing a Bihari migrant in Udta Punjab to a troubled young woman in Dear Zindagi gathering accolades for her performances.
In 2017 she debuted in the romantic comedy Badrinath Ki Dulhania and starred in the espionage thriller Raazi in 2018 further cementing her reputation as a successful actress. Her journey continued as she launched her production company Eternal Sunshine Productions in 2019. She starred in Zoya Akhtar's Gully Boy which was a massive commercial success and won her a Best Actress trophy.
However, in 2020, her appearance in Sadak 2 faced criticism from the public amidst the nepotism debate sparked by Sushant Singh Rajput's death. In 2022 she played the titular role in Gangubai Kathiawadi which premiered at the Berlin International Film Festival and won her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She also made brief appearances in other films such as "R" produced her first film Darlings under her own production company and played a lead role in Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva.
Alia also made her debut in Hollywood via the Netflix film Heart of Stone where she plays a villainous hacker. Despite some critical receptions Bhatt continues to be a prominent figure in the film industry.
Student Of The Year (2012)
With Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan in the teen drama Student of the Year directed by Karan Johar , Alia Bhatt played her first leading role. 500 girls participated with Alia for the audition from which she was chosen after shedding 16 kg.
A coming-of-age romantic comedy-drama movie in the Hindi language from 2012, Student of the Year was directed by Karan Johar written by Rensil D'Silva and Niranjan Iyengar from Johar's uncredited story and produced by Gauri Khan and Hiroo Yash Johar under the banners of Dharma Productions and Red Chillies Entertainment.Shah Rukh Khan presented and co-produced one of the highest-grossing Bollywood movies of 2012 when it was released on October 19, 2012, across India. It garnered mixed reviews although the three leads' performances and the soundtrack also received accolades. Anupama Chopra of Hindustan Times saw similarities between Kareena Kapoor 's Pooja "Poo" Sharma in Karan Johar's Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham... (2001) and her role Shanaya Singhania but said that her performance lacked "the murderous mentality." At the box office Student of the Year brought approximately 960 million yen (about US$13 million).
What was Alia Bhatt's age when she made her debut?
Alia made her debut as a child actor in the film Sangharsh (1999) when she was just 6 years old. Later on, she made her debut as a lead actor in the film Student of the Year (2012).
Highway (2014)
Alia Bhatt was desperate to play a better character after the critical reviews for Student of the Year and she found it in Imtiaz Ali's road movie Highway (2014). In the film, Alia Bhatt plays a lonely adolescent who experiences Stockholm syndrome after being kidnapped.
The emotional and physical demands of the role were challenges for Alia Bhatt who took diction lessons to sharpen her Hindi. Several scenes were improvised on set based on Bhatt's reactions while Imtiaz Ali shot the movie in order. Since it was the first time she encountered circumstances that were dissimilar from her own affluent background Alia Bhatt has claimed that numerous aspects of her character's path paralleled her own.
The film was released globally on February 21 2014 and it premiered in the Panorama section of the 2014 Berlin International Film Festival. The movie is based on the Aditya Srivastava and Kartika Rane-starring episode of the Zee TV anthology series Rishtey with the same name which was also written and directed by Imtiaz Ali.
It depicts the tale of a girl who after being abducted finds freedom for reasons that will later become clear. Positive reviews of this movie were given. Alia received a nomination for Best Actress and took home the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. The following Alia Bhatt role was in Vikas Bahl's Going Home a short film on women's safety.
2 States (2014)
Alia Bhatt continued to work with Dharma Productions Johar's production firm and appeared in the love story 2 States which was released in 2014. Based on Chetan Bhagat's 2009 novel 2 States: The Story of My Marriage is a 2014 Hindi-language romantic comedy-drama movie directed by Abhishek Varman and written by Bhagat.
The movie was jointly produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala under their respective labels Dharma Productions and Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment with a total budget of 320 million (US$4.0 million). Varman directed it on his directorial debut. Amrita Sing,h Ronit Roy, Revathi and Shiv Kumar Subramaniam also appear in the supporting cast of the movie 2 States which stars Arjun Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the key roles. With the aid of a tutor, Alia Bhatt learned to deliver her lines in Tamil for the part of a brash Tamil girl. The movie was released in theatres worldwide on April 18 2014 thanks to UTV Motion Pictures' distribution. The movie which received praise for its soundtrack cast performances script and directing made 1.75 billion yen (US$22 million) in global markets making it both a critical and financial triumph. Two awards were given to 2 States at the 60th Filmfare Awards where it was nominated in eight categories and won two: Best Music Director (Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy) and Best Debut Director (Varman).
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014)
In 2014 Shashank Khaitan a relative unknown wrote and directed the romantic comedy movie Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania which was made by Dharma Productions. Starring in it Late Sidharth Shukla , Alia Bhatt, and Varun Dhawan. On July 11, 2014, the motion picture Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania was released. It was a commercial success with a 119 crore global gross.
Alia portrayed a Punjabi woman named Kavya Pratap Singh who had an affair before being married. Kavya’s family had already fixed her marriage with an NRI but she was already in love with a guy from college. The movie entangles various emotions of Kavya and Humpty and how they complete their journey throughout the whole movie.
The movie served as writer-director Shashank Khaitan's feature film debut and was dubbed by Karan Johar as a homage to Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995). Both movies were financially successful grossing more than 1 billion yen (about US$13 million) each globally. The success of Alia Bhatt in 2014 launched her career.
Shaandaar (2014)
For the romantic comedy Shaandaar , Alia Bhatt was paired with Shahid Kapoor who played the role of an insomniac who is not able to sleep at night. The pair falls in love while attending a destination wedding of Alia’s sister. After the main leads are in love they eventually get rid of their insomnia and are finally able to sleep and dream.
With Pankaj Kapur and Sanjay Kapoor playing supporting roles it has Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt in the key roles. The movie was produced by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane and directed by Vikas Bahl.
The film's production in Leeds started in August 2014 and it was released on October 22, 2015. When reviewing the movie for Mumbai Mirror Kunal Guha stated that Bhatt "socks life into her character but fails to pump any into this film." Shaandaar had a poor commercial performance.
Kapoor and Sons (2016)
Alia Bhatt started the year 2016 with a supporting part in the critically acclaimed and financially successful ensemble drama Kapoor & Sons. Starring Sidharth Malhotra , Fawad Khan, Ratna Pathak, Shah Rajat Kapoor, and Rishi Kapoor the movie explores themes of a dysfunctional family.
The movie portrays two estranged brothers who return to their dysfunctional family after their grandfather suffers a cardiac arrest. This is Malhotra and Bhatt's second collaboration after their debut in Student of the Year.
It was produced on a 28-crore rupee budget premiered in theatres on March 18 2016 and won praise from critics for its narrative director and cast members' performances.
Kapoor & Sons was a huge success grossing 148 crore rupees worldwide and got numerous honors and nominations including five Filmfare Awards.
Udta Punjab (2016)
The next year in the criminal drama about drug usage Udta Punjab (2016) written and directed by Abhishek Chaubey, Alia Bhatt played an impoverished Bihari immigrant. Alia prepared for the challenging role by studying drug misuse documentaries and learning the Bihari dialect in addition to the more lighthearted roles she had previously portrayed.
The Central Board of Film Certification sought significant censorship before the movie could be released because it believed it painted a poor picture of Punjab.
The movie was later approved for exhibition by the Bombay High Court with one scene omitted. As a result, the producers were instructed to reduce the movie 89 times in total. On June 13 2016 the Bombay High Court overturned the injunction and authorised the nationwide release of the movie albeit with one screenplay revision. The movie's global debut took place on June 17, 2016.
Udta Punjab which cost 340 million rupees (US$4.3 million) was a domestic commercial hit and made about 960 million rupees (US$12 million) globally. It received high praise from critics and the movie took up four prizes at the 62nd Filmfare Awards including Best Actress and Best Actor - Critics.
Dear Zindagi (2016)
Gauri Shinde is the writer and director of the coming-of-age drama film Dear Zindagi which was released in 2016 in Hindi. It was made by Red Chillies Entertainment Dharma Productions and Hope Productions on behalf of Gauri Khan Karan Johar and Shinde.
Alia Bhatt is the movie's lead with supporting performances by Ira Dubey , Kunal Kapoor , Angad Bedi , Ali Zafar, Yashaswini Dayama, and Rohit Saraf .
Shah Rukh Khan also appears in the movie in an extended cameo as Dr. Jehangir Khan. The protagonist of the story is an aspiring filmmaker who is unhappy with her life. She meets a free-spirited psychologist who gives her a fresh outlook on things.
The movie was released in North America on November 23 two days before it was released internationally on November 25 and it was well-received. The screenplay dialogues themes director's music and performances in particular were praised. At the box office, the movie brought about 1.39 billion yen ($17 million). It was nominated for several Bollywood award ceremonies.
Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017)
With Alia Bhatt's subsequent film the romantic comedy Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) which saw her team up once more with Varun Dhawan the successful movie run continued. In the film, Bhatt plays a young woman who defies the patriarchal expectations of her chauvinistic fiance Varun Dhawan and refuses to live up to them.
The second film in the Dulhania series is Badrinath Ki Dulhania. Panvel Singapore and Kota served as the locations for the main shooting which started in May 2016. The movie received a theatrical release on March 10 2017 the Holi weekend and went on to become a great commercial success grossing more than 201 crores globally.
It was nominated for eight Filmfare Awards including Best Film Best Director Best Actor and Best Actress. Arijit Singh also took home the prize for Best Male Playback Singer. Badrinath Ki Dulhania earned Alia Bhatt a Filmfare nomination for Best Actress.
Raazi (2018)
Meghna Gulzar Karan Johar Hiroo Yash Johar and Apoorva Mehta working under the aegis of Junglee Pictures and Dharma Productions directed the 2018 Indian spy action thriller Raazi. Vicky Kaushal , Rajit Kapur, Shishir Sharma, and Jaideep Ahlawat play supporting parts alongside Alia Bhatt who plays the lead.
The story of an Indian Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) agent who at her father's request marries a family of military personnel in Pakistan to convey information to India before the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971 is based on Harinder Sikka's 2008 novel Calling Sehmat.
Raazi's main photography commenced in Mumbai in July 2017 and was finished on October 27, 2017. The movie was shot across several locations including Patiala Nabha Malerkotla and Doodhpathri.
Raazi was released on May 11, 2018. Raazi which cost 350 million rupees ($4.4 million) went on to earn 1.96 billion rupees ($25 million) globally making it one of the highest-grossing Indian movies with a female lead. It was also well received by critics who praised Meghna's directing and Bhatt's acting.
At the 64th Filmfare Awards Raazi was nominated 15 times and won 5 times including Best Film Best Director and Best Actress for Alia Bhatt. Raazi ended up being one of the highest-grossing Hindi films with a female lead and due to its success in Box Office India, credited Alia as the most successful contemporary actress in Hindi cinema. Bhatt won another Best Actress award at Filmfare. Early in 2019, Alia Bhatt established her production firm Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Gully Boy (2019)
Gully Boy is a 2019 Indian musical drama film in the Hindi language that was written and directed by Zoya Akhtar. Under the auspices of Tiger Baby Films and Excel Entertainment Productions Ritesh Sidhwani Farhan Akhtar and Akhtar produced the movie. American rapper Nas served as executive producer.
Along with Alia Bhatt Kalki Koechlin Siddhant Chaturvedi Vijay Varma Amruta Subhash and Vijay Raaz in supporting parts, it stars Ranveer Singh as the film's title character. The movie is a coming-of-age tale about Mumbai's Dharavi slum resident and aspiring street rapper Murad Ahmed whose life was inspired by those of Indian rappers Divine and Naezy.
Gully Boy became the second movie to win all four acting categories 21 years after Kuch Kuch Hota Hai won a record 13 Filmfare Prizes the most for a single movie in a year. These awards were Best Film Best Director Best Actor and Best Actress.
At the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival in South Korea, it received the NETPAC Award for Best Asian Film. It was also chosen as India's submission for the 92nd Academy Awards' Best International Feature Film category although it did not receive a nomination.
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Kalank (2019)
The 2019 ensemble historical drama Kalank was Alia Bhatt's highest-budget movie to date. Varun Dhawan and Alia Bhatt played star-crossed lovers in 1940 as the film was set before India was divided.
Abhishek Varman directed the 2019 Indian love drama Kalank which was also produced by Sajid Nadiadwala under Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment and Karan Johar Hiroo Yash Johar and Apoorva Mehta under Dharma Productions.
Fox Star Studios served as the film's presenter and distributor. Starring Madhuri Dixit , Sonakshi Sinha , Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan, Aditya Roy Kapur , and Sanjay Dutt the movie is set in pre-independence British society. To strengthen her Urdu speaking skills Alia studied the Pakistani television series Zindagi Gulzar Hai. Bhatt also watched the 1960s and 1980s period pieces Mughal-e-Azam and Umrao Jaan.
The movie was released on April 17th 2019 on 5 300 screens throughout the world making it the biggest Bollywood release of the year thus far. The movie made about 146.31 crore in revenue. When the movie first came out it received mixed reviews with some criticising the directing script plot and length while others praising the music visuals art direction and acting of the actors.
However, it failed at the box office. But many applauded Madhuri Dixit for her subdued performance. Following Disney's acquisition of 21st Century Fox Fox Star Studios distributed Kalank as its first movie.
Sadak 2
Sadak 2 is an Indian drama film released in August 2020. It made its debut on the Disney+ Hotstar streaming platform in India and was featured in U.S. theatres through Gravitas Ventures. The film continues the narrative established by its precursor, Sadak, focusing on the life of the protagonist and his interactions with a young girl who becomes essential to his story.
The film was directed and written by the reputable Indian filmmaker, Mahesh Bhatt, with additional writing credits given to Suhrita Sengupta. It was produced by Mukesh Bhatt and starred high-profile Bollywood actresses Alia Bhatt and Aditya Roy Kapur, as well as Bollywood actor Sanjay Dutt .
However, the movie was widely criticized upon release. Critics highlighted issues with the film's script, dialogue, and clichéd elements, resulting in overall negative reviews. Despite being part of an action drama genre it seemed unable to resonate well with both film critics and general viewers.
Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
Play Sanjay Leela Bhansali is the director of the 2022 Hindi-language biographical crime drama film Gangubai Kathiawadi which he also co-produced with Jayantilal Gada. Ajay Devgn has a lengthy cameo appearance in the movie which also stars Shantanu Maheshwari , Vijay Raaz , Indira Tiwari, Seema Pahwa, and Alia Bhatt as the title character.
The movie is partially inspired by the biography of Ganga Jagjivandas Kathiawadi also known as Gangubai Kothewali whose narrative was chronicled in S. Hussain Zaidi's book Mafia Queens of Mumbai.
A modest girl from Kathiawad who had no choice but to accept destiny's ways and make it work in her favour is portrayed as rising to prominence in the movie. On February 16 2022 Gangubai Kathiawadi had its world premiere at the 72nd Berlin International Film Festival. On February 25 2022 it was shown in theatres.
On its first day, Gangubai Kathiawadi brought in 10.50 crore at the domestic box office. The movie brought in a total of 13.32 crore on day two. The movie brought in 15.30 crore on the third day bringing the domestic weekend total to 39.12 crore. The movie made 153.69 Crore in India and 55.56 Crore elsewhere as of April 14, 2022, for a total worldwide gross collection of 209.25 Crore paying its production costs and succeeding at the box office. The movie earned over 209.25 crore (US$26 million) globally ranking third among Hindi movies of 2022 in terms of box office revenue.
Brahmastra (2022)
Play Alia was seen in the film Brahmastra Part One: Shiva the first of a planned trilogy that took five years to shoot. Alia Bhatt's husband, Ranbir Kapoor plays the lead role, Shiva, in the movie.
Ayan Mukerji's Universe of Brahmastra Part One: Shiva was released on 9th September and gained a positive response from Critics and fans. The screenplay also features beautiful melodies powerful VFX and Ranbir and Alia's chemistry. The movie is full of shocks that will make you go WOW and it includes excellent casting as well as beautiful picturization. Talking about Alia's Role, she maintains a stunning appearance throughout and once again demonstrates her acting skills. Isha is Shiva's ideal mate from the opening scene when he first notices her during the Dussehra celebration through the dramatic conclusion. Along with her Amitabh Bachchan , Mouni Roy , and Nagarjuna's roles were also praised by the audience. It Successfully got Positive ratings from the media. It received 4/5 Stars from Critics.
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani (2023)
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani often referred to by the short forms RARKPK or RRKPK is a 2023 Indian romantic comedy and family drama in Hindi. The film is directed by Karan Johar and penned by Ishita Moitra, Shashank Khaitan, and Sumit Roy.
Renowned Bollywood actors Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt star as a couple with contrasting personalities who decide to switch with each other's families for three months before their marriage. The stellar supporting cast includes Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Anjali Anand , Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir and Kshitee Jog who play their family members.
The movie was released on July 28 2023 and received favorable reviews from critics. Despite a production budget of 160 crore (approximately 20 million US dollars) and marketing costs of 18 crore (approximately 2.3 million US dollars), the film made more than 346 crore (around 43 million US dollars) globally. The movie emerged as the sixth-highest-grossing Indian film of the year and the fourth-highest-grossing Hindi film.
Alia Bhatt and Ranveer Singh have appeared in how many films together?
Darlings (2022)
Hamza Shaikh, an alcoholic who physically abuses his wife, Badru Shaikh, for three years, is caught in a cycle of violence exacerbated by his drinking. Despite Badru's efforts to help him quit, including suggesting they have a child, Hamza's abuse continues. He's diagnosed with cirrhosis, which forces him to stop drinking, but his violent behavior persists. After discovering that Badru is pregnant, he becomes suspicious of her relationship with Zulfi, a friend, and in a fit of rage, causes her to miscarry. Badru decides to retaliate by torturing Hamza with the help of her mother, Shamshu. Their plan is discovered, leading to a complex confrontation with the police, during which Shamshu and Zulfi pretend to be in a relationship to protect Badru. Ultimately, Badru, intending to kill Hamza by tying him to railway tracks, changes her mind at the last moment. However, Hamza is accidentally killed by a train soon after. The story closes with Badru learning about her mother's similar past of abuse and murder of her own husband, finding a twisted sense of justice and freedom in the cycle of violence coming to an end.
RRR (Roudram Ranam Rudhiram) - 2022
RRR(subtitled onscreen as Roudram Ranam Rudhiram) is a 2022 Indian Telugu-language epic period action drama film directed by S. S. Rajamouli, who co-wrote the film with V. Vijayendra Prasad. It was produced by D. V. V. Danayya of DVV Entertainment. The film stars N. T. Rama Rao Jr. and Ram Charan alongside an ensemble cast with Ajay Devgn , Alia Bhatt , Shriya Saran , Samuthirakani, Ray Stevenson, Alison Doody, and Olivia Morris playing supporting roles. It revolves around the fictional versions of two Indian revolutionaries, Alluri Sitarama Raju (Charan) and Komaram Bheem (Rama Rao), their friendship, and their fight against the British Raj.
During the British Raj in 1920, Komaram Bheem from the Gond tribe embarks on a mission to Delhi to rescue Malli, a young girl from his tribe who has been abducted by Governor Scott Buxton and his wife Catherine. Bheem, disguising himself as a Muslim named Akhtar, encounters A. Rama Raju, an Indian Imperial Police officer working undercover for the British but harboring pro-independence sentiments. Initially unaware of each other's true intentions, Bheem and Raju form a friendship. The relationship becomes complicated when Bheem reveals his mission to free Malli, leading to a confrontation at a British event that briefly pits them against each other.
Raju, fighting his inner conflict between duty and nationalism, decides to save Bheem from execution by making it appear as an ambush escape, but the plan goes awry. However, both manage to reunite after Bheem mistakenly attacks Raju, thinking him a betrayer. With the help of Raju's fiancée Sita and Jenny, a sympathetic British woman, Bheem infiltrates the barracks to rescue Raju. Together, they defeat the British soldiers, kill Governor Scott, and free Malli. The film ends with Bheem asking Raju to provide education for his tribe as a wish for their successful mission.
Upcoming Movies
Jee Le Zara
With three A-list actresses—Alia Bhatt, Katrina Kaif , and Priyanka Chopra , Farhan Akhtar has revealed his upcoming road-trip film Jee Le Zaraa which was scripted by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti in collaboration. The news of three formidable ladies teaming up for the ambitious Excel Production film Jee Le Zaraa instantly went viral on the internet.
Ishaan Khattar, Ruslaan Mumtaz, Arjun Panchal, and Shivam Bhaargava play the supporting roles. Jee Le Zara is set to be released in 2024.
Takht
Play Takht an upcoming project is a historical drama directed by Karan Johar. The story revolves around brotherly rivalry triggered by the contentious succession to the throne. This film embodies a gripping spectacle of power romance and familial ties against the backdrop of royal politics. Takht will hit the theatres in 2024.
The impressive cast includes Alia Bhatt who plays Dilras Banu Begum with Kareena Kapoor as Jahanara Begum, Ranveer Singh as Dara Shukoh, Anil Kapoor as Shah Jahan, Janhvi Kapoor as Nadira Banu Begum, and Vicky Kaushal as Aurangzeb.
The screenplay is jointly authored by Sumit Roy and Hussain Haidry. The crux of the film lies in the animosity between the two brothers Aurangzeb and Dara Shukoh giving a thrilling account of the fight over power all while walking the ambiguous line of familial loyalty. Currently, the film is still in the pre-production phase making it a highly anticipated release in Bollywood especially given its stellar cast and intriguing plot.
Jigra
Jigra, the upcoming thriller starring Vedang Raina, Aditya Nanda, and Alia Bhatt, will be released on 27 September 2024. The film is produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Somen Mishra under the banner Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions.
Jigra is directed by filmmaker Vasan Bala, who worked on films such as Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota, Rukh, Raman Raghav 2.0, Bombay Velvet, and Aamir. The music for the film will be composed by Achint Thakkar. Swapnil S. Sonawane is in charge of the cinematography.
Love & War
Alongside her husband Ranbir Kapoor and actor Vicky Kaushal, Alia Bhatt will be starring in Sanjay Leela Bansali's epic drama Love & War. Love & War is the filmmaker's first collaboration with Kaushal. However, Bhansali has worked with Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor. Christmas 2025 will see the release of Love & War in theatres.
Untitled YRF Spy Universe Film
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh will appear in the first female-led film in YRF Spy Universe. Shiv Rawail, the director of The Railway Men, will direct the film.
Beginning with the films Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017) starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif, and continuing with War (2019), starring Hrithik Roshan and Tiger Shroff , the spy universe was introduced. Pathaan and Tiger 3 , and the upcoming movies War 2 and Tiger vs Pathaan are also part of the same universe.
Brahmastra: Part Two - Dev
After the success of Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva, an Indian fantasy action-adventure film released in 2022, audiences are looking forward to its sequel Brahmastra: Part Two - Dev. The VFX made the movie one of the highest-budget productions in Bollywood.
Deepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh are set to star in Brahmastra 2. Deepika Padukone has been confirmed to play the character Amrita, the bearer of Jalastra. On the other hand, Ranveer Singh is expected to play the character Dev in the film.
The man behind the entire Astraverse idea Ayan Mukerji, will be directing the picture. Brahmastra: Part Two - Dev opens in theatres in December 2026. Ayan Mukerji carefully considered the timing of the release to ensure that the sequel will live up to the first and be a part of a larger narrative.
Career Timeline - Filmography
Year
Alia Bhatt Movies
Alia Bhatt Roles
2026
Brahmastra Part 2
Isha Chatterjee
2025
Untitled YRF Spy Universe Film
TBA
2025
Love & War
TBA
2024
Jigra
TBA
2024
Takht
Dilras Banu Begum
2024
Jee Le Zara
TBA
2023
Heart of Stone
Keya Dhawan
2023
Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani
Rani
2022
Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva
Isha Chatterjee
2022
Darlings
Badru Qureshi
2022
RRR
Sita
2022
Gangubai KathiawadI
Gangubai Kathiawadi
2020
Sadak 2
Aarya Desai
2019
Student of the Year 2
Shanaya
2019
Gully Boy
Safeena Firdausi
2019
Kalank
Roop Chaudhary
2018
Raazi
Sehmat Khan
2018
Zero
Herself
2018
Welcome To New York
Herself
2017
Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Vaidehi Trivedi
2016
Kapoor & Sons
Tia Malik
2016
Udta Punjab
Bauria/Mary Jane
2016
Ae Dil Hai Mushkil
DJ
2016
Dear Zindagi
Kaira
2015
Shaandaar
Alia Arora
2014
Highway
Veera Tripathi
2014
2 States
Ananya Swaminathan
2014
Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
Kavya Pratap Singh
2014
Ugly
Young Shalini
2014
Going Home
Alia Bhatt (Highway)
2012
Student Of The Year
Shanaya Singhania
1999
Sangharsh
Young Reet Oberoi
Alia Bhatt's Outfits - The Mesmerizing Ensemble
When it comes to defining a fashion diva, Alia Bhatt's name undeniably shines at the top. Her versatile red carpet-appearances are a testament to her exceptional fashion sense. One look at Alia's stunning collection, and you get a perfect blend of elegance and boldness.
Each of her appearances features a unique blend of aesthetics, ranging from classic silhouette gowns to ones that set out the unconventional charm. Let it be a sparkling sequin piece, a chic off-shoulder ensemble, or an elegant satin dress, Alia Bhatt's sense of style and risk-taking capacity set her apart. Adorned in such exquisite pieces, the charismatic actress truly defines fashion forwardness and continues to inspire fashion enthusiasts worldwide.
Here are pictures of Alia Bhatt's collection from events like the Met Gala , the Red Sea Film Festival, and more that showcase her flawless fashionable flair, continuously inspiring fashion lovers worldwide.
Alia Bhatt's Launches Her Maternity Wear Line
While pregnant with her first child with Ranbir Kapoor Alia Bhatt debuts her own collection of maternity clothing. The apparel line debuted two years after Alia started a start-up company named Ed-a-mamma in the kids' wear sector.
The actor 29 shared some of the designs with her followers on Instagram along with the news of her most recent business endeavour.
Edamamma Maternity Wear - crafted with a lot of love - for mama-beans Alia wrote in the caption of the video she shared on Instagram. Launching on October 14th!
In the video, Alia can be seen doing yoga outside while wearing a tee with the phrase "Baby in process" inscribed on it as well as standing in a basic olive green sleeveless dress with her hand on her growing baby bump. There are other images of her lounging on the grass in a beige suit beside a pool and reading a book.
Alia Bhatt in Joy Awards
At the 2023 Joy Awards, Alia Bhatt looked stunning in an Ajrakh-printed saree with a modern drape. Alia won the Honorary Entertainment Makers Award while looking stunning on the red carpet. She finished off her appearance with loosely arranged hair and stunning jewellery.
Following the award's acceptance, Alia said, "It's truly an extraordinary night. I'm obsessed with movies, it's all I know. I've said this before, I think when I was born, I came out on 'Lights, camera, action'. That's how much cinema means to me. One of the things, if we are talking about joy, one of the greatest things in our lives is love. So tonight when I go back home, I take back with me the love of the movies and the love that I felt here in Riyadh. So thank you so much, and here's to the magic of movies."
Salman Khan, another well-known Bollywood star , was present at the event in addition to Alia.
Discography
In addition to her captivating on-screen identity, Alia Bhatt also displays her musical abilities via her songs from Bollywood films. This multi-talented actress took a go at singing with the soul-stirring song Sooha Saaha, which was created by the renowned A.R. Rahman and included in the 2014 film Highway.
After the success of her first song, Alia continued to sing beautiful songs in her other films. She demonstrated her singing talent in the unplugged version of Samjhawan for Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) and the playful Ikk Kudi for Udta Punjab (2016).
She also performed the title track Love You Zindagi and Ae Zindagi Gale Laga Le for the film Dear Zindagi (2016), further outlining her versatility. Alia's most recent stint in her singing career has been with Dil Hai Deewana in Sadak 2 (2020). Alia's discography, although not expansive, covers a wide range of genres, reflecting her dynamic capabilities as a singer.
Net Worth
Alia Bhatt is one of the most successful actresses in the Bollywood film industry. Alia is also known to be one of the highest-paid actors in Bollywood. Alia Bhatt's net worth is around $20 Million in total. In Indian rupees, her net worth is approximately 165 Crore.
Bhatt is known to be the most talented and versatile actress in the industry. Alia makes between 10 and 20 crores for each film. In 2021, Alia Bhatt earned a salary of around 20 crores annually. Year over year Alia Bhatt's net worth grows by 10%.
Apart from movies she also earns a huge amount from brand endorsements. For brand promotion, she demands at least 1-2 Crore. Alia Bhatt also endorses several brands be they Indian or International brands. Bhatt collaborates and has partnerships with various brands around the globe. Brands like Garnier, Maybelline, Coca-Cola, Cadbury, Perk, Furlenco, Nestle, Fruita Vitals, Idee, etc are some of the brands that Alia endorses. Alia Bhatt has been the face of Garnier for the last 4 years.
Alia also makes a lot of money from her YouTube channel as well with over 1.7 million subscribers.
Aloo Ji is also an automobile enthusiast as she owns a variety of high-end vehicles. Alia has a beautiful collection of various luxurious cars. Alia Bhatt owns a Range Rover Vogue which costs around 2-3 Crore. It is considered to be the most expensive SUV in her possession.
The Audi Q7 is the second luxury car that Alia owns. She also owns an Audi Q5 which she bought when she started her career in Bollywood. Apart from SUV Alia Bhatt also owns a luxury sedan Audi A6. The vehicle costs around 56 Lakhs INR. Bhatt also owns a BMW 7 Series.
House
Like many other Bollywood stars, Alia Bhatt lives with Ranbir Kapoor and their daughter in the posh neighbourhood of Bandra in Mumbai. Their house, in the Vastu Pali Hill complex, is very luxurious. It spans 2,460 square feet and the interior design has been done by Gauri Khan .
The couple have shown glimpses of their home to the media and the cosy atmosphere, fine decor and personal memorabilia make it a unique living space.
Controversies
The Saifai Mahotsav Controversy
When she appeared at the contentious Saifai Mahotsav in 2014 Alia Bhatt as well as celebrities like Salman Khan and Madhuri Dixit caused a stir. Recall that it was a function held at Saifai the hometown of Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav.
Sharp criticism was levelled at the event for being a star-studded cultural spectacle that wasted significant financial resources that could have been used to help Muzaffarnagar riot victims. When questioned about taking part in the event Alia Bhatt defended herself by saying "We are not sadists who went to Saifai and felt glad about those who were suffering! However, I do regret being unaware. I simply believe that it isn't fair to call us inhuman."
The Notorious Koffee With Karan Squabble
In her debut film Student of the Year, Alia Bhatt made her Bollywood debut by playing a wealthy affluent student who erred on the side of non-intellectualism. Who knew though that Bhatt would reveal details of her knowledge of political history in an interview with a chat host?
Alia Bhatt received a tonne of online trolling for her terrible error and was called "Beauty without brains." She appeared in an episode with Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan and she said "Prithviraj Chauhan " when Karan Johar questioned her about the President of India.
The AIB Roast Controversy
The over-the-top humour at the AIB roast which was widely criticised for being offensive didn't stop viewers from laughing aloud at the funny way in which all celebrities were mocked.
Everyone accepted it with good humour but many of them ended up in hot water when the roast sparked a heated debate. Because she participated actively in the audience Alia Bhatt also received a FIR and an arrest warrant.
Awards
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards - Best Actress for Highway 2015 (Nominee).
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards - Best Actress for 2 States 2015 (Nominee).
Apsara Film Producers Guild Awards - Best Actress for Student Of The Year 2013 (Nominee).
Asian Film Critics Association Awards - Best Actress for Gully Boy 2020 (Nominee).
International Indian Film Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role for Gully Boy 2020.
International Indian Film Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role for Raazi 2019.
International Indian Film Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role for Badrinath Ki Dulhania 2018 (Nominee).
International Indian Film Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role for Udta Punjab 2017.
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International Indian Film Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role for Dear Zindagi 2017 (Nominee).
International Indian Film Academy Awards - Best Actress in a Leading Role for 2 States 2015 (Nominee).
Big Star Entertainment Awards - Most Entertaining Film Actress for Udta Punjab 2016.
Big Star Entertainment Awards - Most Entertaining Actress in a Social Film for Udta Punjab 2016 (Nominee).
Big Star Entertainment Awards - Most Entertaining Actress in a Romantic Film for Kapoor & Son’s 2016 (Nominee).
Big Star Entertainment Awards - Most Entertaining Film Actress for Dear Zindagi 2016 (Nominee).
69th National Film Award- Best Actress Award For Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022)
Filmfare Awards 2024 - Best Actress Award for Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani 2023
5 Facts About Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt's height is 5 feet 3 inches, that's 160 in centimetres and 1.6 in metres.
While many people think that Student of the Year marked Alia's screen debut the actress actually made her debut at the tender age of six portraying a young Preity Zinta in the 1999 movie Sangharsh. The psychological thriller which also features Akshay Kumar was created by her uncle Mukesh Bhatt.
For her breakout part as Shananya Singhania in Student of the Year, Alia Bhatt had to outperform 500 other applicants. When Alia Bhatt's age was only 18 years old she was able to land the role and has since gone on to produce success after hit.
Alia may appear carefree in her various parts on screen but as Bhatt previously admitted in an interview with Vogue India she put in significant practice time for several of her movies. For the role of a Bihari hockey player who became a farm labourer and battled a drug addiction in Udta Punjab, Alia gave up her phone. She received weapon training and Morse code instruction for her position as a spy in Raazi.
In a 2019 interview, Alia Bhatt said she dislikes how fruity most women's perfumes are. In addition, Alia Bhatt mentioned how much she admired Arjun Kapoor 's sense of smell as it was he who first introduced her to Tom Ford's perfumes.
Alia Bhatt's remarkable acting abilities, flexible roles, and captivating on-screen personality have made it possible for her to make a lasting impression on the Indian film industry. From Alia's first film to her most recent roles, she has consistently demonstrated her talent as an actor, with an amazing range and growth.
Offscreen, her generosity, her openness about mental health, and her sense of style make her a true role model. As Alia continues to expand her horizons and push the boundaries of her work, she promises more enriching and engaging cinema experiences for her fans and the film fraternity alike. She is indeed, a shining star of Bollywood, whose journey is inspiring millions worldwide.
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