Alia Bhatt: Reasons why she is anything but 'stupid'

Alia Bhatt's latest release 'Udta Punjab' fetched her several critical acclaims. The young actress was lauded for her splendid performance in the movie by both critics and audience alike. After captivating Bollywood with her immense talent looks like the young actress is all set to venture into Hollywood. Alia, who is currently holidaying in London with rumoured beau Sidharth Malhotra and bestie Akansha Rajan, said that she wants to do films all over and that Hollywood will be her next destination soon.

The trailer of Abhishek Chaubey's 'Udta Punjab' took the nation by storm. While some people were in awe of the gritty trailer, others slammed Alia Bhatt's character, accusing it of stereotyping Biharis. Open letters were written and much was said about Alia's character. Similarly, actress Neetu Chandra, too, penned an open letter wherein she expressed resentment over the portrayal of Biharis in Hindi Cinema and then went on to accuse director, Abhishek Chaubey, of strengthening the stereotype. In a response to Neetu's open letter, Alia, at the launch of the song 'Ikk Kudi' from the movie said, "I feel anybody who makes assumptions on the basis of the trailer could possibly not be true.” She further added that a trailer is just a tease and only opinions put forward after watching the entire film are justifiable.

Although all of us enter this world crying, we never cry on our birthdays. Birthdays are days of celebration and fun. However, something forced our cute and talented Bollywood sweetheart Alia Bhatt to break into tears on her birthday! No, it wasn’t something saddening. The 'Highway' actress was moved to tears when her grandparents celebrated her birthday by playing the birthday tune. The actress was so overwhelmed by the gesture that she could not control her tears. Her sister, actor, filmmaker Pooja Bhatt, shared the video on her Instagram account with the quote "Happy Birthday Alia!! A glorious rendition of Happy Birthday for @aliaabhatt by her dazzling grandparents! Naturally there was not a dry eye in the house.. Not that there ever is a shortage of waterworks at a Bhatt family do but this one was truly special!#Birthdays #family #grandparents #Bhatts #legacies #giftsthatkeepongiving #memories #waterworks". Alia's grandparents are based in Berlin and the actress is pretty close to them. Click here to see the clip.

On various occasions, Alia has proved that she isn’t stupid by any means. Move on to read what she had to say about an important topic doing the rounds these days...

Hold your horses and let us tell you the most important thing before you jump the gun. If you're thinking that Bollywood's most favourite punching bag, Alia Bhatt, has made yet another amusing statement then you are highly mistaken. For once, Alia has spoken about the most discussed topic in Bollywood and media - intolerance - and her statement is sharp, intelligent and mature to say the least. In a recent interview to DNA, when Alia was asked why she evades talking about political and sensitive issues, especially celebrities talking about 'growing intolerance', she said she doesn't find it important to give her opinion on every topic although she is very well abreast about what's happening in the society. "It is a hyper-opinionated time even about these opinions, so I am not doing anybody any harm by giving one less opinion. Why should I crowd the world with my opinions? Live and let live. That’s it. Let people have their own opinions and you just keep yours to yourself. There are too many opinions — some unnecessary, some great, some ridiculously stupid so I think I rather not say anything and keep my opinions to myself. I have an opinion, I know what my thoughts are but I keep them to myself," she stated matter-of-factly.

These statements truly prove that this girl has her brains at the right place. And the next few slides will further prove why Alia is anything but stupid...

To say that Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif's alleged breakup has been making headlines would be an understatement. Several theories around the much talked-about split emerged, of which, one suggested that Alia Bhatt was the reason behind the couple's split. Reports stated that Katrina was apparently not comfortable with Ranbir's close proximity to Alia, with whom he'll be seen paired up in Ayan Mukerji's next. However, Alia has rubbished all such rumours and holds that they (the rumours) do not need a clarification. Alia revealed to Hindustan Times that she did read about her being termed as the cause of Ranbir-Katrina's breakup, but tagged the news as rubbish saying that she did not owe an explanation to anyone.

Click onto the next slide to read Alia's cute conversation with her father, Mahesh Bhatt...

The trailer of Alia Bhatt's upcoming film alongside Sidharth Malhotra and Fawad Khan is generating quite some buzz. The recently released song from the movie has already crossed two million views on YouTube. While the lead actors, Alia-Sidharth-Fawad have taken to social media to thank fans for the amazing response towards the song, there is someone who is even happier than the rest of the team. Alia's dad, director-producer Mahesh Bhatt took to Twitter to share his joy. "The miracle of children is that we just don’t know how they will change &who they will become. U make me so happy!” he said. To which Alia replied, "Hopefully half as wise as you daddy …I love you too much!!!”. Alia has always maintained that she's very close to her father, and this adorable conversation of theirs has only proved how strong their bond is.

Move on to the next slide to read about incidents that prove why Alia Bhatt is anything but 'stupid'...

Alia Bhatt was overjoyed when she bagged a role opposite none other than Shah Rukh Khan in Gauri Shinde’s upcoming film, which is yet untitled. As Alia’s character is a challenging one, Shinde arranged few workshops to ensure she is perfectly ready for the shoot. The workshops sessions went on smoothly. However, recently, Alia couldn’t get the hang of a particular scene. It was so difficult for her that she broke down a couple of times, as reported by 9xe.com.

Click the following slide to know the “real” Alia Bhatt…

Shaheen Bhatt writes about the ‘real’ Alia Bhatt

No matter what, siblings always remain to be our best friends. Alia Bhatt’s sister Shaheen Bhatt recently wrote an article about the actress, that gives us a glimpse into the life of the star. Right from the birth of her baby sister, Alia to her becoming a popular Bollywood actress, Shaheen describes it all. She writes,” While I’m proud of every single one of Alia’s professional accomplishments, it’s these other things about her that make me glow. It’s the things she does far from the intrusive eyes of fame that make her so uniquely her.” Way to go, Alia!

Click on the next slide to view a sizzling picture of Alia...

Alia goes sexy in a risqué outfit

Bubbly, chirpy, sweet and cute are usually the words used to define Alia Bhatt. However, the actress is now veering towards earning the 'sexy' tag by opting for bolder outfits. After donning the bikini twice in films, the actress now seems comfortable with bold photo-shoots as well. Alia is seen sizzling the cover of a magazine in a sparkly green number. Baring her cleavage, Alia not only seems quite at ease in the outfit, she also manages to carry it off with her attitude.

Along with that poise, Alia also has a lot of spark. Here's what she had to say about having a kitty full of films...

'I am not taking away anybody else's work'

Alia Bhatt has her plate full of film's that are either ready for release or in various stages of production. That must keep the lady pretty busy. When asked about the same, Alia has been quoted in a PTI report as saying that, "I am not taking away anybody else's work. I am very happy to be working with so many talented directors and writers, who are penning scripts that are interesting for me. I think each character that I have played and am playing in my upcoming films are different from each other. So I am genuinely feeling very fortunate as that is something I always wanted to do. I also believe that directors come to me if they think I suit the part. I am not running to people saying, this film is mine, give it to me. I never say, I wish I was in that film, because every actor is suitable for a particular film."

Alia Bhatt is undoubtedly popular and here's who she credits her popularity to...

‘I credit my popularity to jokes’

Alia Bhatt has been trolled many times after she goofed up in the rapid fire round on Karan Johar’s TV chat show, Koffee With Karan. While jokes are still being cracked at her expense, the actress says that she has learnt to deal with it, reports DNA. Alia has been quoted in the report as saying that she has decided to take it in her stride and move on. She asserts that she won’t let it affect her forever. She even said that she credits a lot of her popularity to these jokes.

Read on to find out which Bollywood superstar wanted to take dance lessons from Alia…

Amitabh Bachchan wishes to take dance lessons from Alia Bhatt

Senior Bachchan often engages in interesting conversations on social media. He recently started a very endearing chat with Shaandaar actress, Alia Bhatt. He expressed his will to learn dance from her, reported Bollywoodlife.com. According to the report, Alia had earlier expressed her desire to become a dance teacher on the micro-blogging site and Amitabh Bachchan was the first one to comment saying that he wanted to be her pupil! To Alia’s tweet, Amitabh replied, “@pinkvilla @aliaa08 .... and I your humble student .. !!!”[sic] Overwhelmed by this response from the legendary actor, Alia replied, “@SrBachchan says the man who's an institution himself !!! ;)”[sic]

In a recent trailer launch for her friend’s debut film, Wedding Pulav, while Alia said what she considers is the right age to get hitched, she also revealed what qualities she thinks her groom should possess. Read on to find out...

Alia Bhatt considers 32 as the right age to get married

Actress Alia Bhatt, who launched the trailer of her childhood friend Anushka Ranjan's debut film Wedding Pulav, says 32 is the right age to get married. "I am just 22 and I think 32 will be right age to taste the wedding pulav. I have not tasted 'shaadi ka laddoo', so I hopefully will not regret," Alia said at the launch. Speaking about the qualities she would look for in her groom, Alia said she wants him to have a good sense of humour. "He must make me laugh, then obviously comes good looks, good looks and good looks," she said. "I will not tell how to impress me, the person who loves me should know how to impress me," she added.

Read on to know in which film Alia apparently replaced Katrina Kaif...

Alia replaces Katrina in SRK-starrer Gauri Shinde's next

The filmmaker, Gauri Shinde of English Vinglish fame, had marked the comeback of Ms 'Hawaa Hawaai,' Sridevi, and her yet-to-be-titled next, has a one-of-a-kind jodi in the lead. A source has been quoted in the report as saying that, "It's a different, beautiful story about love. You cannot call it a love story, because Shah Rukh and Alia are not opposite each other. Shah Rukh is too old to be Alia's lover." Buzz is that the film follows the journey of a young girl who dates three men in her life and with each new relationship, discovers a new perspective on life. The makers were keen to cast Katrina Kaif in the film, but decided to go ahead with a younger actress. "Alia's young, lively and fabulous.You'll have to wait and watch," the source adds. The film rolls by the end of the year.

Alia Bhatt has emerged as one of the most promising actresses in recent times. Check out her take on link-ups...

For Alia Bhatt 'Link-ups' are a game that she plays with the media

For Alia Bhatt, secrets are sacred and she guards her personal life ferociously. She has been linked to almost every co-star that she has worked with - right from Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra to Arjun Kapoor. However, the actress chooses to remain quiet about the link-ups. According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, Alia doesn't like to speak about her link-ups to the media and instead treats it like a game. Quoting the actress on the same, the report states that Alia wants to play a game with media by not revealing or commenting anything on her link-ups in the open as she thinks that irrespective of whether she comments or not, people are going to think what they want to.

While Alia is very protective about her personal life, she is planning to come up with a show like Keeping Up With The Kardashians. Click on the next slide to know what would be the show's name...

Alia Bhatt wants to do a show similar to ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’?

There have been constant reports about Alia Bhatt teaming up with her father for a film, but the actress has always denied such reports. However, according to a report on Dnaindia.com, the actress wants to do a show on the lines of Kim Kardashian’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians. The report quoted Alia saying that they can have a show similar to Kim Kardashian’s Keeping Up With The Kardashians and it can be called Keeping Up with the Bhatts! The actress also added that a show of that sort might get the entire family together and people will also get to witness how the Bhatts are in real life.

While Alia wants to do something big, read on to know about her decision of moving out of her parent's house...

Alia Bhatt, who has impressed one and all with her films, is all set to make the next big move. The actress is planning to move out of the house where she stays with her family to an apartment of her own. According to a report on Missmalini.com, Alia's mom, Soni Razdan is absolutely fine with her decision, but her dad Mahesh Bhatt seems to not be convinced with her decision. The actress was quoted in a Missmalini.com report as saying that her dad asks her as to why does she needs to move out of the house when she has her own private place. She adds that he has also insisted that there must be a room for him in her house.
Alia Bhatt is leading by example and how ! Read on to know how she managed to convince her mom to come back on screen...

Highway girl, Alia Bhatt, has finally coaxed her mom to make a comeback on screen. The Bhatt girl has shared screen space with mom, former actress, Soni Razdan, in a hair-oil commercial and the two are happy to work together for the first time. Recollecting memories of reaching out to mom for a hair oil massage, Alia will be seen in an opposite role in the advertisement. While Alia is glad to get the rare career opportunity, Soni Razdan calls it her best comeback, according to a report in IANS. And the makers are sure that the mother-daughter combo has just worked out to be a ‘perfect fit.’

Alia is not just a mommy’s girl but also a vegan. Read on to find out as to why did she give up meat.

Many actors are adopting the vegan way of life. Actors like Aamir Khan, Kangana Ranaut, Shahid Kapoor and Vidya Balan have already adopted the diet and the latest to join the bandwagon is Alia Bhatt, states a Mumbai Mirror report. The report states that Alia has decided to go vegan due to the heat and is staying off meat. She has been quoted in the report as saying that she is enjoying the diet. Now Alia is fan of fresh fruits, vegetables and curd. Turns out, her daddy too is a vegan and now he has one more member in his team. Earlier Mahesh Bhatt was the only vegetarian in the family. Now the father and daughter are on a plant-based diet, the report concluded.

While Alia is usually game for new things, find out why did she find it difficult to shoot for Udta Punjab...

In an interview with Bollywooddhamaka.in, Alia Bhatt has said that Udta Punjab is a big risk. She also said that it is the hardest film or character she has ever played. Alia will be seen with Shahid Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan in the movie. From Student of the Year to Highway, Alia Bhatt has come a long way. She is also among the most popular and sought after actresses of the industry.

Find out what Alia Bhatt had to say about her goof up that she did in Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan...

In an interview with Pinkvilla.com, Alia Bhatt spoke at length about her goof up during Karan Johar's chat show Koffee With Karan. She said that she thinks half of her popularity is because of that goof up. She further added that she has her own way of dealing with it now, and also stressed on the fact that she does not get bothered by it anymore.

While Alia's popularity meter is going up with each passing day, read further to find out why she does not want to take up more projects...

According to a report on Hindustantimes.com, Alia Bhatt has said that she does not want to become too exhausting for the audience by having too many releases in a year. The actress who was recently awarded with the Filmfare Award for Best Actor Female (Critics) said that three of her films released within six months of each other in the year gone by but she had not planned for that to happen. The Highway girl who wants her releases to be a little more spaced out, said that she had no plans yet about doing films with father Mahesh Bhatt’s production company, the report stated.

Read on to find out which Bollywood actor has refused to work with Alia Bhatt...

According to a report on Bollywoodlife.com, Emraan Hashmi has refused to share screen space with his cousin sister, Alia Bhatt. The actor was quoted in the report as saying that playing a romantic lead with his sister is not possible. Emraan Hashmi also had a confession to make. He revealed that Alia was annoyed with him for not watching her debut film, Student of the Year.
Read on to know how Alia Bhatt is preparing for her next Bollywood film...

According to a report in Bombay Times, Alia Bhatt will stop making public appearances for at least 10 days before she begins shooting for her next film. The reason being that the young actress requires to sport a messy and unkempt look in the movie, which is why she will be avoiding a hair wash for 10 days, the report adds. The pretty actress will mostly stay indoors and only interact with close friends as she doesn't want to be photographed with messy tresses, states the Bombay Times report.

While Alia will be discreet with her look, will she be able to avoid her crush in Bollywood? Read on to know who the cutie is!

According to a report on Pinkvilla.com, Alia Bhatt, who recently shot for her upcoming film Shandaar with Shahid Kapoor, has admitted that she had a childhood crush on Shahid. In the interview with Pinkvilla.com, Alia confessed that she was 10 when she saw Ishq Vishk and Shahid was so good that she got impressed. Further talking about her shooting experience with Shahid, Alia said that she thoroughly enjoyed shooting and it was her longest stint outside India. The report quoted Alia saying that she was more nervous about the film, than about working with Shahid, but it was great fun working with him. Talking about her co-star, Alia said to Pinkvilla that Shahid is very helpful on the sets, and his enthusiasm level was very inspiring. She further revealed that she could see no smugness in Shahid’s attitude.

As Alia gears up for her next film project, read further to know why Alia Bhatt is anything but stupid...

Alia Bhatt has had the nation going crazy either with her movies or jokes or the memes on her. While she did manage to become the butt of jokes after her very famous Koffee With Karan episode, she surprised all her detractors with a cool Genius Of The Year video. The actress may have gone from zero to hero in a matter of a few hours, but we wonder if the 'stupid' tag was relevant to her at all? We list down seven reasons why we think Alia Bhatt is anything but 'stupid'.

Cashing in on the 'stupid' tag - She may not know who the president of India is, but this actress is pretty smart otherwise. Why do we say so? Well, you have to be smart enough to cash in on your popularity. And you're even smarter if you turn negative publicity into positive to become more famous. Alia Bhatt didn't sulk in the corner when people made fun of her and her general knowledge. Instead, she cashed in on that opportunity and very sportingly came out with a video where she mocked herself.

Manages to stay in news - Alia Bhatt manages to stay in news, and in today's day and age, that is definitely a smart move. Apart from Twitter and Facebook trolls, memes and jokes in general that she takes in her stride, there are a number of other reasons why she is the talk of the town. So far, all her films have done well at the box office and the actress, who made her big Bollywood debut with Karan Johar's Student of The Year, has an enviable line-up of films. Apart from her films, Alia makes for spicy tabloid news for her various alleged affairs. The actress has been linked to her co-stars Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, but has never completely ruled out or acknowledged these rumours.

Choice of roles - While a lot of young actresses have a lot of enviable projects lined up, Alia Bhatt and her choice of films deserve a mention here. From the ultra glamorous Shanaya Singhania in Karan Johar's Student Of The Year, Alia took a U-turn for Imtiaz Ali's Highway. She went de-glam as Veera Tripathi in the film and gave an applause-worthy performance in the same. Alia was seen in 2 States wherein she played the role of a South Indian girl with grit. We last saw her in the film Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania that was a mass entertainer. She has now bagged Shandaar opposite actor Shahid Kapoor that will be directed by Vikas Bahl of Queen fame.

Good connections - Alia Bhatt's friends in the film fraternity are top-notch people. She made her debut with ace director Karan Johar, and since then tags along and befriends important people and rising stars in the industry. She hasn't been involved in any cat-fight with her contemporaries, and maintains a good friendship with everyone, from Parineeti Chopra to Shraddha Kapoor. After having worked with the likes of AR Rahman and Imtiaz Ali, Alia's 'friends' in the industry are now top-notch people.

Not working with family - Alia got meatier roles in films so far and has even been applauded for her acting skills. She hasn't had a chance to work with the Bhatts. If Alia would have done films with Mahesh Bhatt and her family, people would have criticised her for achieving her stardom at the behest of her already famous last name. Her decision to stay away from Vishesh Films and go hunt for work elsewhere was surely a 'smart' move.

Singer - Alia Bhatt is primarily an actress and has secured a place for herself in Bollywood. After she made an entry into films, Alia was seen crooning for none other than AR Rahman in Highway. After Rahman thought she was worthy enough of the microphone, she got to sing 'Samjhawan' for her film with Varun Dhawan - Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. Bollywood's latest sensation now plans to cut an album in the future. After Priyanka Chopra launched herself as a singer, Alia Bhatt may be the next.