Alia Bhatt doesn't mind giving 100% to work, but relationships remain her priority
The actress said she does not let her professional side overshadow personal life.
By PTI |
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Alia Bhatt will next be seen in 'Kalank'.
NEW DELHI: Seven hits in 10 years is a testimony of her passion towards acting, but Alia Bhatt says her life does not revolve around the fate of a film.
The 26-year-old star says with age she has realised it is important to be detached from both success and failure and give priority to relationships in her life.
"I'm very passionate about acting, filmmaking and this whole world. But it is still a part of my life, it is not my life. I have realised this now that at the end of the day my family, my relationships and my loved ones are my priority.
"You realise all this with age. I still give my 100 per cent to each and every film I do, but I think it is not wrong to say that the people in my life, the memories and the moments I have with them are my priority," Alia told PTI in an interview.
The "Raazi" star adds she enjoys working in movies, but she does not let it overshadow her personal life.
Alia Bhatt (L) with mom Soni Razdan at the screening of English-Urdu-Kashmiri language drama film entitled 'No Fathers in Kashmir' in Mumbai.
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"I don't like being too attached to my journey. Be it success or failure... I don't let it overpower me. I shuffle between detaching and attaching. I'm just happy as long as I am working and I want to continue working. But still it is necessary to not take things too much on heart."
Alia says performing in front of the camera satisfies her creative appetite and box office numbers do not bother her.
"Nobody wants to fail. But what is important for me is to feel satisfied with the process of filmmaking and then leaving the decision to the world. Then you just have to live with it, deal with it and learn from it."
From playing a child sexual abuse victim in "Highway" to essaying the role of a spy in "Raazi", Alia's choices have surprised both audiences and critics. She, however, says her aim is to not "shock" the viewers but challenge herself instead.
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"Surprising people with my choices is being manipulative. I just believe in challenging myself. The reasoning will be wrong if I am trying to bring a shock value with my choices. The reason for me to choose a film is the story," she says.
Alia will next be seen in "Kalank", which releases Wednesday.
The actor features opposite Varun Dhawan, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditya Roy Kapoor, Sanjay Dutt and Madhuri Dixit Nene in the film produced by Dharma Productions.
She says the film is important for her because it is her most high budget project till date.
"It is a very important film for me and Varun. It is our biggest film in terms of budget till date. Honestly, we have a stress of our own release, but director Abhishek (Varman) is a close friend so the stress doubles. The journey on this film was not fun and games. It was very emotional and intense," she adds.
Praising Varman, with whom she also worked in "2 States", Alia says he is a "complete director".
"He will get the beauty, drama, scale and naturalness so organically. He is the first person I call for any advice."
'Gully Boy', 'Udta Punjab' & 'Raazi': Everytime Alia Bhatt Set The Screen On Fire
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Actress Alia Bhatt is no stranger to filmdom. Being born to filmy parents - her father Mahesh Bhatt has produced and directed blockbusters in the '90s while her mother Soni Razdan has been a versatile actress - it was natural that she follow in their footsteps.
Thus it was no surprise when at 19, she made a stunning debut in Karan Johar's 'Student Of The Year' in 2012. The film, a teeny-bopper romance, went on to become a runaway hit - and Alia Bhatt had arrived.
Seven years and 12 movies after ruling the silver screen as the leading lady, she has made a mark for herself with her acting, vivaciousness and versatility. With 'Kalank' and 'Brahmastra' lined up for release later this year, there's hope among her fans that she will be able to strike gold, again, at the box-office.
As she turns 26, we take a look at all the films where she made an impression.
Actress Alia Bhatt is no stranger to filmdom. Being born to filmy parents - her father Mahesh Bhatt has produced and directed blockbusters in the '90s while her mother Soni Razdan has been a versatil..
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In 2014 'Highway', Alia Bhatt played the character of a city girl, Veera Tripathi, who gets kidnapped by a truck driver (played by Randeep Hooda), and the two start developing a strong emotional bond with each other. The actress won the Filmfare Critics Award in the 'Best Actress' category for her performance in the film.
In 2014 'Highway', Alia Bhatt played the character of a city girl, Veera Tripathi, who gets kidnapped by a truck driver (played by Randeep Hooda), and the two start developing a strong emotional bond..
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2016 was a great year for Alia Bhatt, as three movies 'Kapoor & Sons', 'Udta Punjab' and 'Dear Zindagi', starring the actress in the lead roles. Her performance as Bauria (aka Mary Jane) in Imtiaz Ali's 'Udta Punjab' won her critical acclaim. The actress also won the Filmfare Award and International Indian Film Academy Awards in the 'Best Actress' category the same year.
2016 was a great year for Alia Bhatt, as three movies 'Kapoor & Sons', 'Udta Punjab' and 'Dear Zindagi', starring the actress in the lead roles. Her performance as Bauria (aka Mary Jane) in Imtiaz Al..
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This was the first time that Alia Bhatt worked alongside the King Khan of Bollywood. While the actress didn't bag an award, critics praised her and co-star Shah Rukh Khan for their performances in 'Dear Zindagi' that focused mainly on mental health.
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'Raazi', based on author Harinder Sikka's 2008 novel 'Calling Sehmat', struck the right chord amongst the audience and instilled a sense of patriotism in Indians. The film earned over Rs 158 crore domestically, and become Alia Bhatt's highest-grossing film in 2018, surpassing Varun Dhawan-starrer 'Badrinath Ki Dulhania'.
'Raazi', based on author Harinder Sikka's 2008 novel 'Calling Sehmat', struck the right chord amongst the audience and instilled a sense of patriotism in Indians. The film earned over Rs 158 crore do..
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2019 began on a good note for Alia Bhatt. With great soundtracks and powerful performances, 'Gully Boy' began a new era and hip-hop culture in Bollywood music. With an income of Rs 137 crore in three weeks, the film became 2019's second highest-grossing Bollywood film worldwide.
2019 began on a good note for Alia Bhatt. With great soundtracks and powerful performances, 'Gully Boy' began a new era and hip-hop culture in Bollywood music. With an income of Rs 137 crore in three..
