ALIA BHATT

 
Alia Bhatt, born on March 15, 1993, in Mumbai, India, is a prominent British actress of Indian descent who has made significant strides in Hindi cinema. She hails from the renowned Bhatt family; her father is filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and her mother is actress Soni Razdan. Alia's acting journey began at a young age when she appeared as a child artist in the 1999 film Sangharsh. However, her breakthrough came with Karan Johar's Student of the Year (2012), where she played a leading role that showcased her talent and charisma. Since then, she has established herself as one of the highest-paid actresses in India, known for her ability to portray complex characters in various genres.Alia's filmography includes critically acclaimed performances in movies such as Highway (2014), where she portrayed a kidnapping victim, earning her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She further solidified her reputation with roles in Udta Punjab (2016), Raazi (2018), and Gully Boy (2019), each of which garnered her multiple awards.
 
In 2022, she received the National Film Award for Best Actress for her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi, a biopic about a powerful woman in Mumbai's underworld. Alia has also ventured into film production with Darlings (2022) and achieved commercial success with films like Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). Her dynamic performances and commitment to diverse roles have earned her a place among the most influential figures in contemporary Indian cinema.