Director’s Take: The Evolution of Alia Bhatt, the Actor

Here’s what the directors have to say about Alia Bhatt’s craft from the beginning of her career.

Alia Bhatt with Imtiaz Ali promote Highway in London.

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From starting her journey in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year to her performance in Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi, the evolution of actor Alia Bhatt is significant. After getting trashed by critics in her debut film, Alia surprised everyone with her performance in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway. And since then, Alia has been praised in all her films alike.

Here’s what her directors - Karan Johar, Imtiaz Ali, Gauri Shinde and others have to say about her ease in front of the camera.

Karan Johar on recommending Alia Bhatt to Imtiaz Ali. 

Imtiaz Ali describes Alia Bhatt’s craft. 

Abhishek Verman was sure about Alia when he cast her in 2 States. 

Abhishek Chaubey was not sure before he cast Alia Bhatt in Udta Punjab.

Gauri Shinde on directing Alia Bhatt in Dear Zindagi.

Shashank Khaitan on directing Alia in the Dulhania series.

Meghna Gulzar on Alia Bhatt in Raazi.

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