It is actor Alia Bhatt's birthday. The new mom will soon be seen in Baiju Bawra, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. The movie also stars Kiara Advani and Ranveer Singh. One of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood, Bhatt has been featured by Forbes Asia in their 30 Under 30 list of 2017. Here are some movies of the actress you shouldn't miss.
This movie is about a young Delhi girl (Veera Tripathi played by Bhatt), who gets kidnapped, but forms a bond with her kidnapper (Randeep Hooda). As the film unfolds, darker truths about Tripathi's life at home are revealed. Watch it on Disney+ Hotstar
This is a fun film, based on Chetan Bhagat's novel of the same name. Bhatt plays Ananya, a feisty South Indian girl, who falls for a Punjabi boy. Their families are poles apart. The story is about how the couple fight for their relationship. Watch it on Zee5; JioCinema
This movie has Bhatt playing Sehmat Khan a Kashmiri girl. She gets married to a Pakistani Army man and spies on him at great risk to her life, amid the 1971 India-Pakistan war. Directed by Meghana Gulzar, it is based on a true story. Watch it on Prime Video.
Co-starring Ranveer Singh, this film puts a spotlight on Mumbai's street rappers. Bhatt plays the life-partner of Murad, a talented musician, whose journey the movie follows. It was India's nomination to the Oscars in 2020. Watch it on Prime Video
Starring Bhatt in the lead role, Gangubai Kathiawadi is based on the true story of Ganga, who runs off as a teen to become a film star, but gets forced into prostitution. She goes on to introduce labour rights in brothels and goes on to become the madame of the brothel she was bought into. Watch it on Netflix
In Dear Zindagi, Bhatt plays a young woman trying to balance her career and her emotions. She starts sessions with a therapist (Shah Rukh Khan), who gives her a fresh perspective on life. Just the slice-of-life movie to watch if you feel life's thrown you a curveball. Watch it on Netflix
This 2022 film, market Bhatt's OTT debut. She plays a victim of domestic violence in the film. Co-starring Shefali Shah and Vijay Vaarma, this film has Bhatt portray a forgiving wife, then a cold-hearted murderer. Watch it on Netflix