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Alia Bhatt, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, is one of Bollywood’s leading actresses. Growing up in a film dynasty, you might expect her childhood to be filled with screenings of her parents‘ movies.
But in a surprising twist, in an old interview with Elle US Magazine reveals Alia’s childhood viewing habits were far less predictable. Let’s delve into Alia’s unexpected movie choices and discover what captured her young imagination.
Alia admitted that, during her formative years, she hadn’t immersed herself in her parents’ cinematic offerings.She candidly explained that, honestly, as a child, she was very sensitive and took the films too seriously. She mentioned that she didn’t want to see her mother being pushed out of a window or enduring suffering. It seemed that some of her father’s intense cinematic creations were a bit overwhelming for her at that tender age.
Alia revealed that she found herself attracted to her sister Pooja Bhatt’s films, which provided a different cinematic experience. She expressed that she could handle the cutesy romantic stuff more easily. Her preferences leaned towards the lighter and more charming aspects of cinema during her childhood.
Reflecting on her early aspirations to become an actor, Alia fondly recalled the fascination she felt for the television screen. She mentioned that she liked what she saw coming from the television box—people dancing around and making faces at each other. She thought it might be nice to be inside that box one day.
This childhood fascination with the world of entertainment ultimately guided her towards a successful acting career, where she has since established herself as one of Bollywood’s most accomplished and beloved stars.
On the professional front, Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects include Vasan Bala’s ‘Jigra,’ where she stars alongside Vedang Raina, slated to release on October 11, 2024. She recently announced her YRF spy-thriller ‘Alpha’ with Sharvari, currently in production.
Additionally, she is set to appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ alongside Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor.
But in a surprising twist, in an old interview with Elle US Magazine reveals Alia’s childhood viewing habits were far less predictable. Let’s delve into Alia’s unexpected movie choices and discover what captured her young imagination.
Alia admitted that, during her formative years, she hadn’t immersed herself in her parents’ cinematic offerings.She candidly explained that, honestly, as a child, she was very sensitive and took the films too seriously. She mentioned that she didn’t want to see her mother being pushed out of a window or enduring suffering. It seemed that some of her father’s intense cinematic creations were a bit overwhelming for her at that tender age.
Alia revealed that she found herself attracted to her sister Pooja Bhatt’s films, which provided a different cinematic experience. She expressed that she could handle the cutesy romantic stuff more easily. Her preferences leaned towards the lighter and more charming aspects of cinema during her childhood.
Reflecting on her early aspirations to become an actor, Alia fondly recalled the fascination she felt for the television screen. She mentioned that she liked what she saw coming from the television box—people dancing around and making faces at each other. She thought it might be nice to be inside that box one day.
This childhood fascination with the world of entertainment ultimately guided her towards a successful acting career, where she has since established herself as one of Bollywood’s most accomplished and beloved stars.
On the professional front, Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects include Vasan Bala’s ‘Jigra,’ where she stars alongside Vedang Raina, slated to release on October 11, 2024. She recently announced her YRF spy-thriller ‘Alpha’ with Sharvari, currently in production.
Additionally, she is set to appear in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ alongside Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor.
