Alia joins 'Harry Potter At Home' initiative, teams up with Alec Baldwin to read chapter 8 from 'Philosopher's Stone'
The initiative features celebrities from all over the world.
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The actor shared the news in a post on Instagram, which was accompanied by a video of hers reading the chapter from the book.
MUMBAI: Bollywood star Alia Bhatt joined the likes of Daniel Radcliffe, Olivia Colman and Eddie Redmayne as she took part in "Harry Potter At Home" event.
The initiative, started by author JK Rowling's franchise Wizarding World, features celebrities from all over the world reading chapters of the classic "Harry Potter" book series.
Alia teamed up with Hollywood star Alec Baldwin and his daughter Carmen to read the eighth chapter of the first book "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone".
The actor shared the news in a post on Instagram, which was accompanied by a video of hers reading the chapter from the book.
"Two months ago Harry, Hogwarts, and the wizarding world walked into my life and almost immediately, in my heart.
"Somehow, when I was younger life always intervened and I never quite got around to befriending the books. But. Just like magic, two months ago, I did. And, just like magic, I was asked to be a part of Harry Potter at Home. 10 million points to Gryffindor!" Alia posted.
In a statement posted on Wizarding World website, Alec said he and his daughter have been fans of "Harry Potter" series for a long time.
"It's been such a pleasure to be a part of the Harry Potter At Home readings for everyone to enjoy whilst we are all confined at home – happy listening," the actor added.
Radcliffe, who played the title role in film adaptations of the books, had kicked off the reading event as he read the first chapter.
He was followed by Noma Dumezweni, who starred as Hermione in the stage version of "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child". She read the second chapter of the book.
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Redmayne, who essayed the role of Newt Scamander in "Harry Potter" spin-off series of "Fantastic Beasts" films, read the third chapter while veteran actor Stephen Fry read the fourth one.
Oscar winner Colman read the seventh chapter along with actor Kate McKinnon and Jonathan Van Ness.
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Posing with Mukesh Ambani, partying with Alia Bhatt: Here are the highlights of Katy Perry’s visit to India
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Pop-music sensation Katy Perry arrived in India on Wednesday, three days before her much-awaited performance at the OnePlus Music Festival in Mumbai. On landing in the country, the songstress said, at a press conference, that she wants to explore India, indulge in Indian cuisine, and maybe even step out for some retail therapy with actress Jacqueline Fernandez.
While the Indian ‘KatyCats’, (as Perry delightfully calls her fans), can’t contain their excitement, the popstar - who is in the country after 7 years - is making the most of her stay here, before the concert.
From meeting Prince Charles and posing with India Inc bigwigs including Mukesh Ambani and Adar Poonawalla to partying with B-town, the pop-star’s second trip to India has been full of exciting moments.
If you’re feeling out of the loop, fret not! We have summed up all the major highlights of Perry’s trip.
Pop-music sensation Katy Perry arrived in India on Wednesday, three days before her much-awaited performance at the OnePlus Music Festival in Mumbai. On landing in the country, the songstress said, a..
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The ‘Firework’ hitmaker’s India trip coincided with Prince Charles’s two-day visit to the country during which he visited Delhi and Mumbai.
On Thursday, that also happened to be the Prince of Wales’s 71st birthday, he attended a meeting of the British Asian Trust in Maximum City, that saw the singer among guests.
In a post on Instagram, Clarence House - the official handle of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall - shared that Perry had heard about the work of the Trust and wished to learn more about it.
Set up by Prince Charles in 2007, the Trust aims to tackle poverty and inequality in South Asia.
The 35-year-old singer also took to social media to wish the British royal on his birthday, sharing a picture from the event that she attended in a Prabal Gurung floral dress.
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Bollywood is known for giving a warm welcome to International celebrities who visit the country and Katy Perry was no exception. Dharma Productions head and film-maker Karan Johar hosted a bash for the singer at his residence.
The starry affair saw Abhishek and Aishwarya Rai-Bachchan, Anushka Sharma - who arrived sans Virat Kohli, Arjun Kapoor, Jacqueline Fernandez, Alia Bhatt, Karisma Kapoor, Shahid Kapoor, Ananya Panday among others in attendance.
In videos that have been doing the rounds on social media,the ‘ET’ hitmaker was spotted in conversation with the guests including Alia Bhatt, Gauri Khan and host Karan Johar. She also posed with several B-town stars, with the pictures making it to their Instagram feed.
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It was a night high on fashion, as B-town and Perry turned up in their sartorial best.
‘Student Of The Year’ actress Ananya Panday (L) opted for a goth-chic look in an all-black outfit by Judy Zhang. She posted a picture with the singer, captioning it, ‘Hot and Hot’, a reference to Perry’s hit single ‘Hot and Cold’.
What’s more? Sanjay Kapoor’s daughter and Internet celebrity, Shanaya Kapoor too, posed with Miss Perry.
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Actress Kiara Advani, who is gearing up for the release of ‘Good Newwz’ with Kareena Kapoor-Khan, Akshay Kumar and Diljit Dosanjh, also attended the star-studded bash and posed for a selfie with the Grammy-nominated singer.
Neha Dhupia, opted for yellow and turquoise blue ensemble by Debarghya/Navonil for the party. The ‘Lust Stories’ actress posed with Perry, and also spent time with Shweta Bachchan-Nanda, Rahul Khanna, Mini Mathur and K-Jo.
Actress Kiara Advani, who is gearing up for the release of ‘Good Newwz’ with Kareena Kapoor-Khan, Akshay Kumar and Diljit Dosanjh, also attended the star-studded bash and posed for a selfie with the ..
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