Alia Bhatt is an Indian actress who works in Hindi films . Born in
Mumbai, she is the daughter of well-known Indian filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt
and his British-born wife Soni Razdan. Exposed to the show business at a
young age, she appeared as a child artist in the movie ‘Sangharsh.’ A
few years later, she played one of the main roles in the film ‘Student
of the Year’. Directed by Karan Johar, the film was a commercial
success, and became one of the highest grossing films of the year. Her
performance was praised and she earned a Filmfare Award nomination in
the ‘Best Female Debut’ category. She next appeared in the road drama
‘Highway’ where she played the role of a rich girl kidnapped by goons.
Her most recent works include the romantic comedy film ‘Badrinath ki
Dulhania’ and the espionage thriller ‘Raazi.’ She had a cameo appearance
in the film ‘Welcome to New York’. Also a singer, Bhatt has sung a few
songs in her films. In addition to her acting and singing career, she
launched her own fashion label for the online retailer Jabong.com.
Some Lesser Known Facts About Alia Bhatt
- Does Alia Bhatt smoke?: Not Known
- Does Alia Bhatt drink alcohol?: Yes
- Alia was born to a Gujarati-Hindu father and a Kashmiri-German-Muslim mother.
- She had expressed her desire to become an actress when she was just 2 years old.
- She was first seen as a child artist in the film ‘Sanghrash’ (1999); starring Akshay Kumar and Preity Zinta, in which she played the younger Preity Zinta.
Alia Bhatt in the film Sangharsh
- She never wanted her debut film to be directed or produced by her father, Mahesh Bhatt.
- When she was around 15 years, she had screen tested for Balika Vadhu with Ranbir Kapoor.
- Earlier, she used to be overweight, but for the demand of a
glamours role in her debut film ‘Student of the Year’ (2012), she lost
around 16 kg of weight; after getting trained by a personal trainer for 3
months under a strict diet.
Alia Bhatt Then and Now
- She beat 400 girls at the auditions to get the lead role in ‘Student of the Year.’
- In 2014, she turned singer and sang “Sooha Saaha;” a soundtrack in the film ‘Highway.’
| Bio/Wiki | |
|---|---|
| Real Name | Alia Bhatt |
| Nickname | Aloo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 160 cm in meters- 1.60 m in feet inches- 5’ 3” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms- 55 kg in pounds- 121 lbs |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 33-26-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 March 1993 |
| Age (as in 2018) | 25 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
| Zodiac sign/Sun sign | Pisces |
| Signature |  |
| Nationality | British [1] |
| Hometown | Mumbai, India |
| School | Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai |
| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
| Debut | Film (Child Artist): Sangharsh (1999) Film (Lead Role): Student of the Year (2012)  Playback Singer: Song- 'Sooha Saha;' Film- Highway (2014) |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Caste/Ethnicity | Gujarati (father-side); Kashmiri & German (mother-side) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian (turned vegetarian in 2015) |
| Address | 205, Silver Beach Apartments, B Wing, A. B. Nair Road, Next To Guestline Hotel, Juhu, Mumbai, Maharashtra, India Note: for a detailed information about her house; click here |
| Hobbies | Singing, Listening to Music, Doing Yoga, Travelling, Cooking, Playing the Piano |
| Likes & Dislikes | Likes: Smelling her fingers, Studying (while lying down), Playing Handball, Sleeping for 12-14 hours continuously Dislikes: Eating hot food and beverages |
| Awards, Honours, Achievements | 2013: Best Female Debut for Student of the Year by Times of India Film Awards 2015: Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress for Highway 2017: Filmfare Best Actress Award for Udta Punjab 2017: Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia |
| Tattoo | Written "Pataka" in Hindi on the backside of her neck |
| Controversies | • In 2014,
she participated in an extravaganza in Uttar Pradesh's Saifai village
(Saifai Mahotsava organised by Samajwadi Party); at the time when
Muzzafarnagar riots took place in Uttar Pradesh. She later apologised
for it and said that she regretted not being much politically aware. • After appearing in a chat show "Koffee With Karan," she was trolled for her lack of general awareness and was labelled as "Beauty without Brains." In an episode, featuring along with Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan, she replied Prithviraj Chauhan; when asked who was the President of India! • Her name was also appeared in the infamous AIB Roast Scandal. An F.I.R. and an arrest warrant was also issued on her name. |
| Boys, Affairs, and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Ramesh Dubey (childhood boyfriend, class 6th) • Ali Dadarkar (childhood boyfriend, class 8th)  • Varun Dhawan (Actor, Rumoured)  • Kavin Mittal (Businessman, Rumoured)  • Sidharth Malhotra (Actor)  • Ranbir Kapoor (Actor)  |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Parents | Father- Mahesh Bhatt (Director, Producer, Screenwriter) Mother- Soni Razdan (Actress, Director)  |
| Siblings | Brother- Rahul Bhatt (step-brother; a fitness trainer) Sister(s)- Pooja Bhatt (half-sister), Shaheen Bhatt (Elder)  |
| Cousin(s) | Emraan Hashmi and Mohit Suri (both are her maternal cousins) |
| Favourite Things | |
| Favourite Food(s) | Fish, Ragi Chips, French Fries, Rasgulla, Dahi-Chawal, Moong Dal Halwa |
| Favourite Actor(s) | Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Govinda Hollywood: Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Favourite Actress(es) | Bollywood: Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut Hollywood: Jennifer Lawrence |
| Favourite Film | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) |
| Favourite Musician | A. R. Rahman |
| Favourite Filmmakers | Sooraj Barjatya, Karan Johar |
| Favourite Colour | Red |
| Favourite Label(s) | Topshop and River Island |
| Favourite Perfume/Scent | Bleu de Chanel (she likes mens' fragrances) |
| Favourite Restaurant | Ellipsis in Mumbai |
| Favourite Book | The Fault In Our Stars by John Green |
| Favourite Song | "Money On My Mind" by Sam Smith |
| Favourite Pet | Cats |
| Favourite Destination(s) | Himachal Pradesh, London |
| Favourite Number | 8 |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car(s) Collection | • Land Rover Range Rover Vogue • Audi Q7  • Audi Q5  • Audi A6  • BMW 7-Series |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | ₹10 crore/film (as in 2018) [2] |
| Net Worth (approx.) | ₹25 crore (as in 2018) [3] |
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