Her first appearance in Koffee with Karan turned her into a laughing stock on social media for lacking general knowledge. With AIB’s (All India Bakchod) GK gym skit, she skillfully dismissed the trolls and took her career to the next level by taking up “issue-based” roles one after another. And of course, Bollywood’s most adored girl didn’t disappoint! Although she is a beautiful and stunning actress, Ali comes off as a rather simple girl with big dreams like most of us. Here are 10 things that set Alia apart from the rest of the glam girls in Bollywood:
She is downright honest
“But I get jealous of other actresses when I see they have a better body than me”
Unlike most actresses who give half-hearted compliments about their co-stars in front of the media just to avoid controversy, Alia is rather honest about her feelings. If she is jealous, she would state it instead of laying out flowery words she doesn’t mean.
She is determined
“While visualising my career, I have not left any room for failure and if it does come my way, it will be difficult for me to deal with it. I see myself as a successful actor only.”
Alia’s big break was Karan Johar’s hit film Student of the Year, where her performance stole millions of hearts. Ever since she has only hit highs with films like Highway and Dear Zindagi. Failure is not an option for her; however, like all of us, she too is scared of hitting lows.
She stays original
“I always say that I’d rather be stupid than pretend to be intelligent”
Like a humble person, she admits that she doesn’t know everything and that it’s okay to not know some things as long as you allow yourself to learn.
Everybody has those days
“I have bad days where my confidence is just zero, and I feel like s**t because I feel I look like s**t”
Another honest statement by Alia and she is not embarrassed to share it.
She is a couch potato
“There should be an app or service that comes and packs your bags for you so you don’t have to. A real life Sir”
Who doesn’t want a personal robot that’d do everything for you? With her busy schedule, Alia seems to need one.
She is a lover
“There is nothing on this earth to be prized more than true relations”
In an interview, Alia said that the movie Badri Ki Dulhania has taught her a lot about love. Alia Bhatt has grown up being pampered and looked after like a princess by her family, which, in turn, has instilled family values in her. She respects relationships and expresses her feelings out loud.
Friends are precious for everyone
“I cannot even imagine where I would be today if it were not for the handful of friends who have given me a heart full of joy. Let’s face it, friend make life more fun”
Alia never forgets her friends. She always seems to find time from her busy schedule to have fun with her friends just like a regular girl.
She has worked hard to get where she is
“I am like any other girl at the end of the day. I am not made of steel. I have to work very hard to look a certain way, and I am still getting there.”
Being daughter of a celebrity comes with benefits. True. However, once you have gotten your big break, you’re mostly on your own. After all, not everybody can handle fame. With her versatility, Alia has managed to score hits one after another.
She wants to break out of her comfort zone
“I know what I want. Though I am very young. I don’t want to be typecast, cause I am not a baby doll”
Alia doesn’t look her age. But does this feature play to her advantage. Not always. However, she doesn’t stop at the stated fact. From her choice of movies, it seems that Alia likes challenges.
She crushes on celebrities too
“Shahid Kapoor is my childhood crush”
Needless to say, Shahid Kapoor was a childhood crush to many of us.