Alia Bhatt is known for her close bond with her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, who has openly shared her struggles with mental health issues in the past. Recently, Alia talked about how she comforted Shaheen during her battle with depression.
In a conversation with Kareena Kapoor Khan on her talk show, What Women Want, Alia was asked about her bond with Shaheen. Alia shared that she always encouraged her sister to talk and express her feelings.Over the years, the process of comforting Shaheen evolved. Initially, the ‘Student of the Year’ actress used to suggest that her sister go out and engage in more activities.
Alia Bhatt breaks down in tears while talking about sister Shaheen Bhatt’s battle with depression
However, Alia realized that there was no ‘quick fix’ to Shaheen’s depression. It was a gradual process. Alia revealed that Shaheen was clinically diagnosed with depression at a young age, and she expressed deep admiration for how her sister has managed to live with the condition, powering through life. While Alia acknowledges Shaheen’s strength, her focus now is on providing support by simply being present, listening, and not expecting immediate responses. She emphasized the importance of being there and hearing her sister out whenever needed. “She has been living with it for a very long time, moving and powering through life. I have great admiration for the way she does it, but now my response to her is that I just want her to be able to talk to me,” she added.
On the work front, Alia Bhatt’s latest film, ‘Jigra‘, hit theaters yesterday (October 11), and she is now gearing up for the release of ‘Alpha’. Directed by Shiv Rawail, it also features Sharvari and is set to release on December 25, 2025. She will also collaborate with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for ‘Love & War’, starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.