Overview

• Mahesh Bhatt said he did not launch Alia and praised her for auditioning, calling her a “self-made girl” driven by a strong thirst for acting.
• He contrasted her relentless go-getter nature with Ranbir Kapoor’s more relaxed attitude, noting that Ranbir finds her ambition “unbelievably astounding.”
• The filmmaker described an “alchemical change” in Alia’s performance depth and personal outlook since she became a mother to daughter Raha in 2022.
• He acknowledged that family ties grant easier access in Bollywood but insisted that talent and individual effort are the true measures of success.
• He confirmed Alia’s next major projects as the spy thriller Alpha, due December 25, 2025, and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, slated for 2026.