Director’s Take: The Evolution of Alia Bhatt, the Actor

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From starting her journey in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year to her performance in Meghna Gulzar’s Raazi, the evolution of actor Alia Bhatt is significant. After getting trashed by critics in her debut film, Alia surprised everyone with her performance in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway. And since then, Alia has been praised in all her films alike.

Here’s what her directors - Karan Johar, Imtiaz Ali, Gauri Shinde and others have to say about her ease in front of the camera.

Karan Johar on recommending Alia Bhatt to Imtiaz Ali.
Karan Johar on recommending Alia Bhatt to Imtiaz Ali.
Imtiaz Ali describes Alia Bhatt’s craft.
Imtiaz Ali describes Alia Bhatt’s craft.
Abhishek Verman was sure about Alia when he cast her in <i>2 States</i>.
Abhishek Verman was sure about Alia when he cast her in 2 States.
Abhishek Chaubey was not sure before he cast Alia Bhatt in <i>Udta Punjab</i>.
Abhishek Chaubey was not sure before he cast Alia Bhatt in Udta Punjab.
Gauri Shinde on directing Alia Bhatt in <i>Dear Zindagi. </i>
Gauri Shinde on directing Alia Bhatt in Dear Zindagi.
Shashank Khaitan on directing Alia in the <i>Dulhania </i>series.
Shashank Khaitan on directing Alia in the Dulhania series.
Meghna Gulzar on Alia Bhatt in <i>Raazi.</i>
Meghna Gulzar on Alia Bhatt in Raazi.

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