Alia Bhatt was born on 15 March 1993 is a British actress of Indian origin who primarily works in Hindi films. One of India’s highest-paid actresses, she has received numerous accolades, including a National Film Award, seven FilmFare Awards, the Time100 Impact Award (2022), and recognition as one of Time magazine’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024.
Alia Bhatt was Born to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, Alia made her acting debut as a child in Sangharsh (1999) before landing her first leading role in Student of the Year (2012). She rose to prominence with acclaimed performances in films such as Highway (2014), Udta Punjab (2016), Raazi (2018), Gully Boy (2019), Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva (2022), Darlings (2022), Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), and Jigra (2024). Her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress.
Beyond acting, Alia Bhatt is a film producer, entrepreneur, investor, and brand ambassador. She founded the production company Eternal Sunshine Productions, the environmental initiative CoExist, and the sustainable clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma. She has also lent her voice to several film songs, including “Samjhawan Unplugged.” Alia is married to actor Ranbir Kapoor, and the couple has a daughter, Raha.
| Biography | |
|---|---|
| Other Name | Alia Bhatt Kapoor (after marriage) |
| Nickname | Aloo |
| Profession | Actress |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in feet inches– 5’ 3” |
| Weight (approx.) | in kilograms– 55 kg |
| Figure Measurements (approx.) | 33-26-34 |
| Eye Colour | Black |
| Hair Colour | Light Brown |
| Career | |
| Debut | Film (Child Artist): Sangharsh (1999) Film (Lead Role): Student of the Year (2012) (Film) (Playback Singer): “Sooha Saha” from Highway (2014) Film (Producer): Darlings (2022) |
| Awards | Filmfare • 2015: Critics Award for Best Actress for Highway • 2017: Best Actress Award for Udta Punjab • 2023: Best Actress Award for Gangubai Kathiawadi • 2023: Best Actor (Female) for Web Originals award for the film ‘Darlings’ at the Filmfare OTT Awards (26 November 2023) • 2024: Best Actress for ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’ at the 69th Filmfare Awards • 2025: Best Actress for ‘Jigra’ at the 70th Filmfare Awards Other Awards • 2013: Best Female Debut for Student of the Year by The Times of India Film Awards • 2017: Listed in Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia • 2022: In October, she became one of the recipients of the Time100 Impact Awards. The award has been initiated by Time Magazine annually for achievers from different walks of life. • 2023: National Film Award for Best Actress for the film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ (17 October 2023) • 2024: Honorary Entertainment Makers Award at the Joy Awards, held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (20 January 2024) |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | 15 March 1993 (Monday) |
| Age (as of 2026) | 33 Years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| Zodiac sign | Pisces |
| Nationality | British |
| Hometown | Mumbai, Maharashtra |
| School | Jamnabai Narsee School, Mumbai |
| College/University | Did Not Attend |
| Educational Qualification | High School |
| Religion | Atheist |
| Caste/Ethnicity | Gujarati (father-side); Kashmiri & German (mother-side) |
| Food Habit | Vegetarian (turned vegetarian in 2015) |
| Hobbies | Singing, Listening to Music, Doing Yoga, Travelling, Cooking, Playing the Piano |
| Likes & Dislikes | Likes: Smelling her fingers, Studying (while lying down), Playing Handball, Sleeping for 12-14 hours continuously Dislikes: Eating hot food and beverages |
| Tattoo | Written “Pataka” in Hindi on the backside of her neck |
| Controversies | • In 2014, she participated in an extravaganza in Uttar Pradesh’s Saifai village (Saifai Mahotsava organised by Samajwadi Party); at the time when Muzzafarnagar riots took place in Uttar Pradesh. She later apologised for it and said that she regretted not being much politically aware.
• After appearing in a chat show “Koffee With Karan,” she was trolled for her lack of general awareness and was labelled as “Beauty without Brains.” In an episode, featuring along with Sidharth Malhotra and Varun Dhawan, she replied Prithviraj Chauhan; when asked who was the President of India! • Her name also appeared in the infamous AIB Roast Scandal. An F.I.R. and an arrest warrant was also issued on her name. • She was heavily trolled and criticized for promoting nepotism; after Sushant Singh Rajput committed suicide on 14 June 2020. Many Instagram followers unfollowed her over the nepotism row. Karan Johar, Ekta Kapoor, Sanjay Leela Bhansali, and Salman Khan were among the others who were also criticized for promoting nepotism in Bollywood. |
| Boys, Affairs, and More | |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Marriage Date | 14 April 2022 |
| Marriage Place | Vastu Building in Mumbai |
| Affairs/Boyfriends | • Ramesh Dubey (childhood boyfriend, class 6th) • Ali Dadarkar (childhood boyfriend, class 8th) • Varun Dhawan (Actor, Rumoured) • Kavin Mittal (Businessman, Rumoured) • Sidharth Malhotra (Actor) • Ranbir Kapoor (Actor) |
| Family | |
| Husband/Spouse | Ranbir Kapoor |
| Children | Daughter– Raha (born on 6 November 2022) Note: The name ‘Raha’ was chosen by Neetu Singh. |
| Parents | Father– Mahesh Bhatt (Director, Producer, Screenwriter) Mother– Soni Razdan (Actress, Director) |
| Siblings | Brother– Rahul Bhatt (step-brother; a fitness trainer) Sister(s)– • Pooja Bhatt (half-sister) • Shaheen Bhatt (Elder) |
| Cousin(s) | Emraan Hashmi and Mohit Suri (both are her maternal cousins) |
| Favourites | |
| Food | Poha, Fish, Ragi Chips, French Fries, Rasgulla, Dahi-Chawal, Moong Dal Halwa |
| Snack | Makhana Sev |
| Drink | Chaas |
| Actor(s) | Bollywood: Shah Rukh Khan, Ranbir Kapoor, Govinda Hollywood: Leonardo DiCaprio |
| Actress(es) | Bollywood: Kareena Kapoor, Kangana Ranaut Hollywood: Jennifer Lawrence |
| Film | Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) |
| TV Show | Friends (an American sitcom) |
| Musician | A. R. Rahman |
| Filmmakers | Sooraj Barjatya, Karan Johar |
| Colour | Red |
| Fashion Label(s) | Topshop and River Island |
| Perfume/Scent | Bleu de Chanel (she likes mens’ fragrances) |
| Restaurant | Ellipsis in Mumbai |
| Book | The Fault in Our Stars by John Green |
| Song | “Money On My Mind” by Sam Smith |
| Pet | Cats |
| Destination(s) | Himachal Pradesh, London |
| Number | 8 |
| Gym Exercise | Pullover |
| Style Quotient | |
| Car(s) Collection | • Land Rover Range Rover Vogue • Audi Q7 • Audi Q5 • Audi A6 • BMW 7-Series • Land Rover Range Rover Autobiography Long Wheel Base (LWB) (bought in October 2023) |
| Money Factor | |
| Salary (approx.) | $1.342 million (INR 10 crore/film as of 2018) |
| Assets/Properties | A 2,497 sq ft apartment in the plush Pali Hill locality in Bandra, Mumbai; she purchased the property for Rs 37.80 crore. |
| Net Worth (approx.) | Rs. 550 crore (as of 2024) |
Some Facts About Alia Bhatt
- Alia Bhatt was born to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan.
- Alia Bhatt developed an interest in acting at the age of two.
- Alia Bhatt made her acting debut as a child artist in Sangharsh (1999), playing the younger version of Preity Zinta’s character.
- Alia Bhatt chose not to make her lead acting debut in a film directed or produced by her father.
- Before entering films, she auditioned for Balika Vadhu alongside Ranbir Kapoor.
- She lost around 16 kg in three months to prepare for her debut in Student of the Year (2012).
- She was selected for Student of the Year after beating nearly 400 auditioning candidates.
- In 2014, she made her singing debut with the song “Sooha Saaha” from Highway.
- She is an animal lover and has supported campaigns for PETA to promote animal welfare.
- Alia has said she is afraid of the dark and prefers to sleep with the lights on.
- She enjoys cold beverages more than hot drinks.
- She has a habit of writing in her diary every night.
- She has described herself as a lazy person who enjoys sleeping for long hours.
- She prefers wearing men’s perfumes.
- She is known for her flexible body and agility.
- She has admitted to feeling nervous while travelling by air.
- Curd is one of her favourite foods and a regular part of her meals.
- She first met Ranbir Kapoor when she was 11 and later revealed that she had a childhood crush on him.
- She dislikes being tapped on the shoulder to get her attention.
- She prefers online shopping over shopping in stores.
- She launched the sustainable clothing brand Ed-a-Mamma, named after her pet cat, Edward.
- She is a huge fan of the American sitcom Friends and often watches it to relax.
Alia has openly said that she drinks alcohol.
Alia Bhatt Appears on India’s Got Latent Season 2 to Promote Alpha
Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are actively promoting their upcoming action thriller Alpha, the latest installment in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe. As part of the promotional campaign, the duo recently visited Jaipur, where they interacted with students and fans during a special event.
During the interaction, Alia looked back on her appearance on Samay Raina India’s Got Latent Season 2 and shared that filming the episode lasted nearly four to five hours. She revealed that she laughed so much throughout the shoot that her smart health tracker mistakenly detected it as a sign of stress.
“We loved his special. We loved how much laughter he brings to everyone, and we had an amazing time,” Alia said. She explained that while viewers saw only a one-hour episode, the team spent almost five hours filming it. “During those five hours, we were laughing almost the entire time. Even the device that tracks my heart rate thought I was under a lot of stress because it’s not normal to laugh that much. But it was so much fun,” she added.
