Alia Bhatt

She made her debut as a lead actress in Student of the Year, directed by Karan Johar. Although the film was a commercial success, Alia gained widespread critical recognition with her performance in Highway, where she portrayed a young woman dealing with emotional trauma and self-discovery. The role established her as a serious performer and earned her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She continued to strengthen her career through successful films such as 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Udta Punjab, Dear Zindagi, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, and Raazi, where she played an Indian spy during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971.

Over the years, Alia Bhatt became one of the leading actresses of Bollywood through a combination of commercial success and critically acclaimed performances. Her performances in Gully Boy, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani earned her several Filmfare Awards and major recognition. Her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is considered one of the finest performances of her career and won her the National Film Award for Best Actress. She also appeared in major commercial blockbusters such as RRR and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva.

Apart from acting, Alia has expanded her career into film production, entrepreneurship, music, and philanthropy. She launched her production company Eternal Sunshine Productions and produced projects like Darlings and Jigra. She has also sung several songs for her films, including the popular unplugged version of “Samjhawan.” Beyond cinema, she is known for supporting environmental and animal welfare causes through initiatives like CoExist and her sustainable clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma. In 2022, she married actor Ranbir Kapoor, and the couple has a daughter named Raha. Recognized internationally for her influence, she was featured among the world’s most influential people by Time magazine and remains one of the highest-paid and most admired actresses in India.