New Delhi: At the Dadasaheb Phalke International Film Festival on Monday, actress Alia Bhatt took home the Best Actress prize for her portrayal of Gangubai. Alia Bhatt looked stunning in a white sheer saree, and as soon as she arrived, she embraced and hugged legendary actress Rekha. At the award presentation, the ladies shared an endearing moment as they posed for the paparazzi.
Rekha donned a golden saree and her hair was pulled back in her trademark bun with a gajra (flower garland) on top, while Alia wore a white saree. Ranbir Kapoor, who plays Shiva in the movie 'Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva', shared the Best Actor prize with Alia. He wasn't in the city, though, to receive the award.
Rekha and Alia reunited on the red carpet before the couple accepted their trophies. Alia received a kiss on the cheek from Rekha as they posed for the photographers. The younger actor grinned as they entered.
Alia Bhatt later took to her Instagram stories and shared a selfie flaunting her award.
Last year, Alia made four cinematic appearances and had a blockbuster 2022. She made her Telugu debut with SS Rajamouli's 'RRR', the follow-up to 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', in which she played Sita opposite Ram Charan. Also, she made her producing debut with the Netflix movie 'Darlings'. In the Jasmeet K. Reen-directed movie, she portrayed an abused wife. Shah Rukh Khan was also a co-producer of the film.
The actor most recently appeared opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Ayan Mukerji's 'Brahmastra: Part One - Shiva'. He portrayed Shiva, and Alia portrayed Isha, his love interest. Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy, Nagarjuna, and Shah Rukh all made appearances in the fantasy adventure movie.
With Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, Alia will make her Hollywood debut in the Netflix movie 'Heart of Stone', this year. She will also appear alongside Ranveer Singh in Karan Johar's 'Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani'.
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