New Delhi: Undoubtedly one of the best actresses of this generation, Alia Bhatt celebrates her birthday today (March 15, 2021). The ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ actress set off her foot in the Hindi film industry 9 years back as she made her debut with the 2012 movie ‘Student Of The Year’. Though she couldn’t make her mark in Bollywood with her first performance as an actor, the ‘RRR’ actress then went to deliver some of the strongest performances with her upcoming movies. During all these years in the film industry, Bhatt has proved herself to be one of the most versatile actors of this generation.
Here’s bringing to you the top 5 movies of Alia Bhatt, one of the talented and versatile artists of this generation:
Highway
Director Imtiaz Ali’s 2014 film ‘Highway’ proved to be a turning point in Alia Bhatt’s career. The critics as well as the audience started taking her more seriously as an actor with her incredible performance in this Indian road drama film. The plot of the movie revolves around of a girl who gets kidnapped and it tells the story as to why she discovers freedom post her abduction. ‘Highway’ also stars Randeep Hooda in a significant role.
Udta Punjab
One of her career’s best performances till now, Alia Bhatt was seen illustrating a totally different character on-screen in this 2016 black comedy crime film. She personified the role of a Bihari migrant worker who dreams of playing hockey but unfortunately gets into trouble over a packet of drugs. ‘Udta Punjab’ is based on drug abuse by the youth population of our country and the reality behind it. The powerful performance of Alia Bhatt was loved by the audience and this movie helped the actress to establish herself amongst the best performances in the film industry. ‘Udta Punjab’ also stars Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh in pivotal roles.
Dear Zindagi
Directed by Gauri Shinde and co-starring Shah Rukh Khan in the lead role, Alia portrayed the role of a restless and frustrated cinematographer who is discontented with her life. Alia’s character then meets the free-spirited psychologist, played by SRK. The lead cast of the movie complemented each other’s performances and Bhatt nailed the illustration of the blunt and cynical cinematographer with perfection. ‘Dear Zindagi’ released in the year 2016.
Badrinath Ki Dulhania
Written and directed by Shashank Khaitan, ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ is a romantic comedy with a strong message for society. This movie portrays the story of a girl who aspires to become an independent person and what hurdles she needs to go through in a patriarchal society that is still inherent in some parts of the country. Alia aced the role and accent of the character as she delivered yet another eloquent performance. ‘Badrinath Ki Dulhania’ also stars Varun Dhawan in the lead role and the movie got released in the year 2017.
Raazi
With Meghna Gulzar’s ‘Raazi’, Alia Bhatt was carrying an entire film on her shoulder for the first time. And the actress did not fail to impress with her powerful portrayal of an Indian spy. The movie revolves around Bhatt’s character who serves as an undercover agent of India’s external intelligence agency, RAW to continue the family tradition to be in the country’s service. The protagonist of the story, Sehmat, portrayed by Alia, sets off to Pakistan after getting married to serve the nation as an undercover agent. ‘Raazi’ released in the year 2018 and it also stars Vicky Kaushal in a titular role.
Well, Alia might have proved her versatility as an actor, but she has more in store for us in the future. Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects include S.S. Rajamouli’s ‘RRR’, Ayan Mukerji’s ‘Brahmastra’ and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’. It will be exciting to see what the ‘2 States’ actress has to offer as a performer with her forthcoming projects.
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