Alia Bhatt sustains burns while performing at award night

Alia Bhatt, who performed at an awards night on Sunday, suffered burns and bruises caused by a firecracker that burst out of turn.

According to sources, she was to go on stage at 8.30 pm but because of certain delays, the organisers had to rearrange all performances. Reportedly, Salman Khan went on stage before Alia. And the young actress, who was to perform live, ended up recording her act post 10.30 pm. As if the delay wasn't bad enough, there was more unpleasantness waiting in store for the Bollywood patakha.

A firecracker routine was part of the act. All of a sudden, one cracker burst midway and came hurtling in the direction of Alia's face. When the alarmed actress put her hand out to shield her face, she sustained burns on her left elbow, following which she also suffered bruises on the forearm. She was in a lot of pain but still managed to complete her recording. Here's wishing her a speedy recovery.

The actress took to Twitter to let her fans know that she is fine.

It isn't possible to go through life accident-free. But, most accidents- like this one - are preventable... FYI my face is fine ??????

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08) December 15, 2015