Jun 082018
 

Alia Bhatt’s recent release ‘Raazi’ continues to dominate the box office. The Meghna Gulzar directorial made it to the Rs 100 crore club and set the cash registers on fire at the box office. The actress is now prepping up for her film ‘Brahmastra’ alongside her co-star Ranbir Kapoor.

The actress has always kept her personal life under the wraps and has been linked to her co-stars Varun Dhawan and Siddharth Malhotra in the past. However, the actress has never been open about her relationships.

According to reports, when the actress was questioned about her relationships status and marriage she took everyone by surprise by saying that she takes decisions randomly and that she might surprise people by getting married when they will least expect her to do.

The actress said that right now, she is not thinking about getting married and she is not someone who thinks about these things. Alia said that she considers herself a random person and therefore she may make these decisions also at random. Alia said she feels that the best things in life should happen when they are least expected.

Alia added that maybe people expect her to get married at 30, but she might surprise herself as well and get married before that.

May 242018
 

Tongues have been wagging that Rishi Kapoor’s tweet could be an affirmation that there is something going on between son Ranbir and Alia Bhatt

Rishi Kapoor
Rishi Kapoor

A lot is being said about Rishi Kapoor’s tweet about the Bhatts, which he posted last evening. Twitter deciphered from the veteran’s tweet that it is a ‘confirmation’ of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor’s rumoured relationship. Tongues have been wagging that it could be an affirmation that there is something going on between son Ranbir and Miss Bhatt. 

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt
Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt

The veteran actor wrote, “Have worked with most of the talented Bhatt family (and relatives). Mahesh Bhatt, Mukesh Bhatt, Robin Bhatt, Purnima ji, Soni Bhatt, Pooja Bhatt, Emraan Hashmi, Alia Bhatt. Thank you all (sic).” Rishi is shooting for Jeethu Joseph’s film with Emraan Hashmi (Alia Bhatt’s cousin), but fans are convinced that Rishi just dropped a big hint. 

“So now you are confirming you are ready to see Alia Bhatt as Alia Kapoor,” a user replied to Rishi Kapoor’s tweet, while another said, “Oh, Ranbir + Alia, confirm.”

Ranbir Kapoor has admitted that he has a boy crush on Alia Bhatt at a recent event in New Delhi. RK candidly confessed that he is fond of his Brahmastra co-actor. Karan Johar, who was also present said, “Awww.”

Whether they are together or not, time will tell.

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May 222018
 

Alia Bhatt, who is rumoured to be dating her Brahmastra co-star, Ranbir Kapoor, has admitted that she is obsessed with baby names

Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt is a name to reckon with, in Bollywood, courtesy – her balanced choice of films. She is a brand by herself and her latest outing, Raazi is proof. The 25-year-old actress has delivered an interesting set of films and has an amazing line-up, too. She has worked with actors, who are more experienced than her, and is mostly seen hanging around with them.

Alia Bhatt‘s link-up with co-star Ranbir Kapoor has become a tea-time gossip in the industry as well as amongst the audience. After admitting that they both have a crush on each other, Alia’s fascination with baby names has begun.

In an interview with Filmfare, the Udta Punjab actress has admitted that she has started to love baby names, and has even kept two-three names in her mind. Well, the young actress has also professed her wish of getting married. Does that mean marriage is soon on cards?

While speaking to the magazine when she was asked if she has matured enough faster by being around with people, who are older and experienced than her. “Possibly, yes. But my family never treated me like a kid. We share mature relationships with each other. And yes, I do hang out with people older than me. But like I say, age is just a number. It’s your experiences that give you your age. I’ve not had the life of an average 20-year-old. By average, I mean any other 20-year-old. Maybe, another 20-year-old would have had a life way tougher than mine. So, I will not understand their point of you and they may not understand mine. Everyone’s story is different based on the life they’ve lived. Also, I don’t know if it’s just because I’ve turned 25, but of late, I’ve started thinking of baby names. I’m a baby myself but for some reason baby names seem attractive to me,” said Alia Bhatt.

When further intervened to find out her craze behind kids’ names, she said, “Baby names are different. I never thought of them before. But suddenly, I come across something nice and think yeh naam hona chahiye. I liked two three names and have kept them in mind!”

Is she hinting at a new relationship?

On the professional front, she has Dharma Productions’ Kalank with an ensemble cast and Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra with Ranbir Kapoor and Amitabh Bachchan and Gully Boy with Ranveer Singh. She is currently basking in the success of her latest release.

Also Read: Ranbir Kapoor Has Eyes Only For Alia Bhatt!

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May 182018
 

Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt have been rumoured to be dating for some time now

Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor
Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor

Ranbir Kapoor has admitted that he has a boy crush on Alia Bhatt. At a recent event in New Delhi, RK candidly confessed that he was fond of his Brahmastra co-actor. Karan Johar, who was also present said, “Awww.” Earlier, Alia had said that she had the biggest crush on Ranbir for the longest time.

RK also heaped praise afterwards, on her recent release, Raazi. He found the film mind-blowing and felt it was the greatest movie ever made. Too much mush happening here.

In May, pictures of Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor went viral with fans wondering if the two were an item. Well, tongues went wagging when Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor made a joint entry at Sonam Kapoor and Anand Ahuja’s reception.

There has been buzz that the Brahmastra actors are seeing each other. Alia Bhatt, 25, has said that she always had a crush on Ranbir Kapoor, 35, ever since his Saawariya (2007) days. Whether they are together or not, time will tell.

Meanwhile, Alia took to Instagram to share her picture with her rumored boyfriend Ranbir Kapoor and many celebs showered all hearts and awws and smileys on their photo.

Also read: Sagarika Ghatge wants Ranbir Kapoor to play Zaheer Khan in biopic

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May 122018
 

Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal starrer, Raazi opened to good numbers on day 1 at the box office

Raazi
Alia Bhatt and Vicky Kaushal in a still from the film. Picture Courtesy: YouTube

Alia Bhatt starrer Raazi directed by Meghna Gulzar opened with good numbers. Raazi which released this Friday received raving reviews from everywhere. The critics, as well as the audiences, have loved the film.

Raazi earned Rs. 7.53 crores on it’s first day at the box office. The film starring Alia Bhatt in the lead is one of the highest opening days for a film driven by an actress.

Considering it’s a women-orientated film, it has done very well in the metros and collections in other major centers are also decent. The numbers are growing with each show due to its exceptional word of mouth, which works to the favour of the film.

Raazi directed by Meghna Gulzar also stars Vicky Kaushal, Rajit Kapoor, Jaideep Ahlawat in pivotal roles, is expected to rake in more numbers in its first opening weekend.

Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi is an adaptation of Harinder Sikka’s Calling Sehmat, a novel inspired by the almost-unbelievable real-life story of a woman, who Sikka named Sehmat, to protect her identity. Alia Bhatt plays the character of Sehmat, a Kashmiri woman, who gets married to a Pakistani officer with the intention to source out intelligence details and pass it off to Indian forces. Vicky Kaushal essays the role of the Pakistani officer.

Also Read: Raazi Movie Review: The Year’s Best (Thus Far)!

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May 112018
 

Raazi is a meditative version of a war film, subtly weighing in on human loss and ruthlessness, even as it seldom wavers from checking off all the crackling elements of an espionage thriller

Still from Raazi
A still from Raazi

Raazi
U/A: Drama, History, Thriller
Director: Meghna Gulzar
Cast: Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal
Rating: Ratings

I guess if you’ve ever done something fishy (whether illegal or unethical) that you’d be petrified of getting caught for (God knows, to some degree, we’ve all been in such a position), the extreme fear/nervousness only hits you when you try it for the first time. The successful completion of which leads to subsequently higher levels of confidence, bordering on callousness, eventually.

As it seems with the brazenness with which the lead character (Alia Bhatt; what a consistently dazzling talent) in this film goes about her work as an Indian spy, living as a housewife, operating right inside the Rawalpindi official residence of her father-in-law, a Pakistani top-brass military officer, deep within a cantonment, while being married to a young bloke (Vicky Kaushal) who, like his brother, is a Pak Army man himself!

But you care so much for the girl, or perennially hope that she stays out of harm’s way that, for the most part, I ended up watching this film with my hand on the forehead, often veering towards closing my eyes! It’s the textured use of sound and some superb, textbook camera-work that, experience wise, it almost feels like you’re going through David Fincher’s stellar mystery-thriller Zodiac (2007), no less. This is director Meghna Gulzar’s first outing after Talvar (2015), proving, without doubt, she is at the top of her game.

For a film so packed with plot twists, the gentle calmness in the air, even if slightly claustrophobic, given that it’s mostly set inside a palatial home, surprises you, while holding your attention all through.

And despite a subject that essentially deals with jingoism, or patriotism, if you may, all characters (Indian or Pakistani) on the screen appear human, rather than tragedies alone. Whether that be the Pak husband, who’s basically brought home a fake-wife; or his father, a full-on gentleman who, as Brigadier, loyally lords over a lot of decision-making process in the well-oiled military machinery – the only Pak institution that hasn’t failed, or perhaps the reason the other institutions have! Of course none of this collective connect would be possible if it weren’t for solid detailing, and some of the finest actors doing what they do best.

In fact it doesn’t surprise me that Bhatt, along with others, performs the spy’s character so brilliantly. For if there is any profession where you can aptly apply great acting skills (outside of acting itself), it would be as a spy, isn’t it? That’s the other place you’re necessarily supposed to be someone else!

Raazi, meaning, in this context, I guess, a keeper of raaz (secrets), is a fictionalised version of an actual story about an undercover Kashmiri girl in 1971. It’s based on ex-navy officer Harinder Sikka’s novel Calling Sehmat. I’m tempted to read the book, since the real-life Sehmat, I’m told, passed away recently. She would’ve been the most fascinating person to meet.

The information young Sehmat managed to unearth, as an Intelligence Bureau operative, perhaps formed the basis of precious info on a massive submarine attack planned by Pakistan on India’s first aircraft carrier, INS Vikrant. If you want to know what really happened thereafter, you only have to watch Sankalp Reddy’s splendid war-film The Ghazi Attack (2017).

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This is a meditative version of a war film, subtly weighing in on human loss and ruthlessness, even as it seldom wavers from checking off all the crackling elements of an espionage thriller. Honestly, I felt a little numb in the head as Sehmat feels the same for her soul. Whether or not you’re sehmat (agree) with Sehmat, I suggest you should totally be raazi (willing) to catch her scintillating, untold story for sure (Eh? Told ya: feeling numb in the head!).

Also read – Meghna Gulzar: Misconceptions around Raazi’s stand will be cleared after screening

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Apr 242018
 

Birthday boy Varun Dhawan is all set to reunite on screen with frequent co-star Alia Bhatt with Kalank

Varun Dhawan
Varun Dhawan

Actor Varun Dhawan who turns 31 today, says age is just a number, the state of mind matters. The actor has already started shooting for his next film Kalank and will be celebrating his birthday on the sets. Talking about his birthday plans he says, ” Birthdays do make me happy, but I am absolutely cool about it. I feel my birthdays are more special to other people. I had to wake up at 7 am to shoot a big scene with Alia today. So, I don’t think I can celebrate a lot.

On working with Alia Bhatt again Varun Dhawan says, “Kalank is very special for Karan’s production house, as it has been in the making since 2004. It was important for us to choose the right film to come back as a pair. People expect a lot from us.” The actor who received a great response to his recent release October signs off says he is elated with the love and respect the film has got. It has been creatively satisfying too.

Also read: Varun Dhawan’s journey from a ‘star kid’ to becoming one of the most bankable actors

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Apr 032018
 

Ranveer Singh has injured his shoulder while shooting for his film and therefore the star won’t be performing at the opening act of Indian Premier League (IPL)

Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt
Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt

Ranveer Singh’s fans were elated to see their favourite star perform an electrifying performance at the opening ceremony of Indian Premier League (IPL). Unfortunately, the Padmaavat star won’t be performing at the IPL anymore, courtesy – his shoulder injury. Ranveer took to his social media account to inform his fans about it and wrote, “Thank you for the good wishes everyone. I’m good. It’s just a labral tear in my left shoulder. I intend to come back stronger. Love you all (sic).”

Many of the stars and his fans wished him a speedy recovery. However, what caught our attention was Alia Bhatt‘s ‘get well soon’ tweet. She addressed Ranveer as ‘Tutu’, which indicates that is his nickname. Isn’t it as funky as Ranveer Singh himself!?

Wishing you a speedy recovery tutu ðÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ðÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ðÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ðÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ?ÂÂÂ? https://t.co/b1j19NNt4N

— Alia Bhatt (@aliaa08)
April 3, 2018

This was Ranveer’s reply:

Thanks lulu ðÂÂ?ÂÂ?ÂÂ?âÂÂ?ÂÂ?ðÂÂ?½ https://t.co/LbRaVr3GH3

— Ranveer Singh (@RanveerOfficial)
April 3, 2018

The Bajirao Mastani star had injured his shoulder during a football match. He has been strictly advised by doctors to avoid performing at the opening ceremony of the forthcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season on April 7. Ranveer Singh was spotted with his arm in a sling over the weekend and even on Monday at Shankar Ehsaan and Loy’s recording studio in Bandra with Zoya Akhtar. He sustained injuries during a football match recently.

“After multiple medical checkups, the doctors have strongly advised Ranveer Singh not to perform at this year’s IPL opening ceremony in which he was doing the grand finale act. They feel his high-energy performance would only overstrain his shoulder and aggravate the injury,” the actor’s spokesperson said in a statement.

However, Ranveer’s film shoot has not been disrupted. “Ranveer will continue to shoot for Gully Boy as per its shooting schedule which is not physically strenuous since only performance-based talkie scenes are left to be shot,” the spokesperson added.

Also Read: Ranveer Singh On Shoulder Injury: I Intend To Come Back Stronger

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Mar 162018
 

Alia Bhatt is currently shooting for Brahmastra in Bulgaria. Film’s director and Alia’s close friends surprised the actress with a birthday bash

Alia Bhatt Birthday
Alia Bhatt celebrates her birthday in Bulgaria.

Alia Bhatt, who turned 25 on Thursday, celebrated her birthday on the sets of Brahmastra in Bulgaria. The actress was surprised with an intimate bash planned by her close friends and film’s director, Ayan Mukerji. Alia looked quite thrilled to see the surprise away from home in Bulgaria.

Alia Bhatt Birthday
Alia Bhatt with director Ayan Mukerji and a friend.

A video of Alia Bhatt blowing the candles in joy and cutting the cake has been doing the rounds on the Internet. Several pictures of Alia with Ayan and other friends have also surfaced online. Well, what caught our attention was the absence of her Brahmastra co-star Ranbir Kapoor from the bash.

However, Ranbir’s actress-mother, Neetu Kapoor was a core part of the party and was all smiles.

Alia Bhatt Birthday
Alia Bhatt with co-star Ranbir Kapoor’s mother Neetu Kapoor and other friends.

The senior actress even posted a picture on her social media to wish the young actor a happy birthday. She captioned the picture as, “Birthday girl in her own world #brahmastra @aliaabhatt #ranbirkapoor (sic).”

Is Ranbir’s absence from the pictures, a deliberate move to mallow down the reports of them allegedly dating each other?

Brahmastra is a trilogy produced by Karan Johar. The Ayan Mukerji directorial stars Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amitabh Bachchan and Mouni Roy. It is slated to release on August 15, 2019.

Also Read: Alia Bhatt’s Birthday Treat For Fans, Shares Two New Still Of Raazi

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Mar 142018
 

On her 25th birthday, Alia Bhatt took to Instagram to share new still of her upcoming film Raazi

Alia Bhatt in Raazi still
Alia Bhatt in a still from Raazi. Pictures courtesy/Alia Bhatt’s Instagram account

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who is celebrating her 25th birthday today, has an adorable gift for her fans and followers. The Badrinath Ki Dulhania star took to Instagram to share two new stills from her upcoming highly anticipated film Raazi. Along with the post, the versatile actor also wrote a sweet caption which read, “Movies or in this case MY movies aren’t just something I do for a living.. it’s kinda the reason I feel like I’m alive SO…On my 25th birthday I’ve randomly picked out two images from the 25th DAY of shoot of RAAZI and and and the TRAILER will be out 25 days from today(9th April).. Happy Birthday to me.”

Alia Bhatt in Raazi still

Raazi is a period film where Alia will portray a Kashmiri girl who gets married to a Pakistani army officer, essayed by Vicky Kaushal. Directed by Meghna Gulzar, the film will hit the big screens on May 11.

If the recent picture Alia Bhatt shared on Instagram is any indication, it looks like the actor will sport red hair in her Ranbir Kapoor-starrer-Brahmastra which she is currently shooting for in Bulgaria.

Also read: Is Alia Bhatt Sporting Red Hair In Brahmastra?

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