One of the Indian film industry’s most in-demand talents, Alia Bhatt talks travel, life lessons, and the joys of lounging in bed.
In the past few years, Alia Bhatt has emerged as one of India’s brightest – and busiest – talents. Her production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, made its Netflix debut with Darlings, and she turned in a powerhouse performance in the gangland-set movie Gangubai Kathiawadi. Next up? Hindi rom-com movie Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani.
Mumbai, the city of dreams. I love it because of its energy and the people. Those, I think, are the things that visitors to India fall in love with, along with the food, the culture and the colours.
Because I love the movies, and always wanted to be in front of the camera.
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge. It’s a magical story about romantic love between two very different people.
That it takes me to some to amazing places that I’d never have seen otherwise. The flipside, of course, is being away from my family.
That I love playing sports. When I’m on holiday, trying out new sports is one of my favourite things to do, along with spending time in nature.
‘Until I Found You’, by Nashville singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez.
Is to just stay in bed and read, watch some brilliant content, or cuddle my baby.
By taking responsibility for recycling and avoiding single-use plastics. I also try to be conscious of how much water I consume on a daily basis.
Being comfortable saying ‘no’. I’ve also learned to stop worrying about controlling everything – nothing is in your control!
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London, though I’d also absolutely love to go back to Mandarin Oriental, New York.
I’m a fan of comfort and, to me, Mandarin Oriental is comfort.