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Alpha: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are X-Women, but Uday Chopra’s story lacks the X-Factor

Alpha: Alia Bhatt and Sharvari are X-Women, but Uday Chopra’s story lacks the X-Factor

Growing up watching Angelina Jolie effortlessly take down enemies in Salt, Lara Croft: Tomb Raider, and Wanted — or admiring the stylish fight choreography of Charlie’s Angels — there’s a particular thrill that comes from watching a female lead perform action with total confidence on screen. Alia Bhatt’s Alpha isn’t just Yash Raj Films‘ ambitious attempt to bring a female “lean, mean killing machine” to Hindi cinema — it’s also meant to fulfil fans’ long-standing wish to see a woman headline a full-fledged action spectacle. Alpha stars Sharvari and Alia Bhatt in lead roles. (Spoilers for Alpha ahead!) Alpha feels like a 140-minute deja vu After watching Alpha, it’s safe to say we’re not there yet — and not because the actors don’t have it in them. The writers and filmmakers simply aren’t giving them the chance to be taken seriously. Alpha has plenty of problems, but Alia and Sharvari‘s screen presence isn’t one of them. The slow-motion shots, though? They’re used in every film at this point, and it’s exhausting. The whole movie feels …

Soni Razdan fiercely defends Alia Bhatt against trolling after Alpha release; reposts fan saying ‘this is her downfall?’

Soni Razdan fiercely defends Alia Bhatt against trolling after Alpha release; reposts fan saying ‘this is her downfall?’

Actor Alia Bhatt has faced a fresh wave of online trolling since her YRF spy film Alpha was released in theatres this Friday. The film had a decent opening at the box office but registered the lowest for the franchise. In the midst of this, her mother, Soni Razdan, came to her defence online and has been re-posting statements by fans supporting her. Soni Razdan re-shared supportive posts on Alia Bhatt after Alpha’s release. Soni Razdan fiercely defends Alia Bhatt Since Alpha hit screens on June 3, Soni has reposted flattering reviews on X (formerly Twitter) and has posted questioning critics who write it off or compare it to Aditya Dhar’s Dhurandhar. She also re-posted fan reviews claiming that the film wasn’t as bad as it’s being made out to be online. She also reposted a fan who posted a picture of Alia from the film, writing, “ALIA IS GOOD YOU ALL NEED TO SHUT UP.” Another opinion she seemed to agree with is a fan writing, “And this is supposedly her downfall? Her downfall …

Amitabh Bachchan sends love to ‘adorable’ Alia Bhatt after watching action-packed Alpha teaser

Amitabh Bachchan sends love to ‘adorable’ Alia Bhatt after watching action-packed Alpha teaser

On Wednesday, Yash Raj Films dropped the much-awaited teaser of Shiv Rawail’s Alpha, starring Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor. The glimpse seems to have gotten a thumbs-up from none other than Amitabh Bachchan. The star didn’t just share the teaser, he also sent his love to ‘adorable’ Alia. (Also Read: Alpha teaser: Alia Bhatt gets a violent birthday gift from Bobby Deol in YRF spy universe film. Watch) Amitabh Bachchan shared his support for Alia Bhatt after watching the teaser of Alpha. Amitabh Bachchan sends love to Alia Bhatt after watching Alpha teaser On Wednesday, shortly after the Alpha teaser was released, Amitabh showed his support for it. Posting the teaser on X (formerly Twitter), he wrote, “T 5767(i) – love and wishes to my adorable Alia..” He also tagged the film’s team in the post. This is not the first time Amitabh has been vocal about his fondness for Alia. In 2015, when Alia mentioned in an interview that she would love to be a dance or acting teacher, the veteran …

Raha serves up a storm, prepares ‘7 course meal’ for mommy Alia Bhatt; actor shares cute post | Bollywood

Raha serves up a storm, prepares ‘7 course meal’ for mommy Alia Bhatt; actor shares cute post | Bollywood

As baby Raha is growing up, he playtime is getting more complex and… more luxe. On Tuesday, she whipped up a ‘seven course meal’ for mommy Alia Bhatt. Sure, it was made of Play-Doh but you won’t catch us complaining. Alia Bhatt has shared an adorable post, showing how daughter Raha loves to play with her. Lunch is served by chef Raha Alia took to Instagram Stories to share a sweet picture of Raha’s preparations for her. The two-year-old decorated the dining table with multi-colour plastic plates with pink, white, green clay concoctions on them. Alia captioned the post, “My 7 course meal with love from my favourite chef.” Last week, Alia also showed Raha’s photographer side as she clicked a picture of the actor with her cat, Edward. “A picture with my prince, clicked by my princess,” Alia wrote with the picture. So chef or photographer, Raha is testing out a bunch of profession options as she grows up. Alia’s post on IG. About Alia and Ranbir’s daughter Raha Alia and Ranbir Kapoor married …

Raha Kapoor in holiday mood as she says ‘hi’ to paparazzi, blows flying kisses as Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt smile. Watch | Bollywood

Raha Kapoor in holiday mood as she says ‘hi’ to paparazzi, blows flying kisses as Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt smile. Watch | Bollywood

It’s one year of Raha Kapoor’s mooh dikhai (face unveiling). Last year on Christmas, parents Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt chose to disclose their daughter’s face for the first time to the paparazzi cameras as they arrived for the annual Kapoor family Christmas luncheon. This year, there was another first for Raha. (Also Read: Varun Dhawan responds to allegations that he behaved inappropriately with Alia Bhatt, Kiara Advani) Ranbir Kapoor, Raha Kapoor, and Alia Bhatt at the annual Kapoor family Christmas luncheon. Raha says ‘hi’ A paparazzo account on Instagram shared a video of Ranbir, Alia, and Raha arriving for the Kapoor family luncheon. Alia stepped out of the car first and requested the paparazzi, “Koi chillana mat please (please don’t shout anyone).” Ranbir stepped out of the car next, with Raha in his arms. Raha loudly said a long “Hi” to the paparazzi as soon as she spotted them, much to the amusement of her parents. But as the paparazzi started calling out their names, began giving instructions, and started clicking pictures with bright …

Jigra on OTT verdict: Hansal Mehta calls it better than ‘trash peddled as blockbusters’; Twitter praises Alia Bhatt | Bollywood

Jigra on OTT verdict: Hansal Mehta calls it better than ‘trash peddled as blockbusters’; Twitter praises Alia Bhatt | Bollywood

Alia Bhatt‘s latest movie Jigra did not get a lot of love in theatres despite positive reviews. But it seems like it just might find an audience after it’s arrival on Netflix this Friday. Several people have been leaving their review of the film on Twitter after finally giving it a watch. (Also read: Jigra review: Alia Bhatt emulates Amitabh Bachchan’s intensity; Vasan Bala’s thriller doesn’t let you down) Alia Bhatt plays a sister on a mission to save her captive brother in Jigra. OTT verdict Among them, was ace director Hansal Mehta. He called the movie ‘better than trash blockbusters’. “Very late in the day but finally saw ‘Jigra’. It’s full of Jigra. Vasan’s Jigra. Alia’s Jigra. Karan’s Jigra. The film consciously avoids a melodramatic bhai-behen setup, doesn’t set up its protagonists in a manipulative way, it makes Satya almost like an impenetrable fortress, somebody without the cover of romance or relationships – yet we feel. Not necessarily in the way mainstream cinema forces us to feel but through a narrative that is unrelenting, …

Alia Bhatt pics leak: Anushka, Janhvi share similar experiences | Bollywood

The entire Bollywood has expressed disgust and shock on social media after a media portal shared pictures of Alia Bhatt sitting inside her home, clicked via zoom lens from an adjoining building. Anushka Sharma and Janhvi Kapoor have shared their own similar experiences while calling out the media portal for such ‘invasion of privacy’. Karan Johar, Arjun Kapoor and Swara Bhasker have called the incident ‘shameful’. Also read: Step inside Alia Bhatt’s luxurious walk-in closet filled with shoes and dressing room decor inspiration. See pics Taking to her Instagram Stories, Anushka shared how the media portal did something similar with her daughter Vamika’s pics. She wrote, “This is not the first time they are doing this. About two years ago we called them out for the same reason! You’d think it would have made them more respectful of peoples space and privacy. Absolutely shameful! They were also the only guys posting photos of our daughter despite repeated requests.” Janhvi Kapoor also shared how she too faced a similar situation when the media portal shared pictures …

At Kiara Advani-Sidharth Malhotra’s Reception, Alia Bhatt And Mother-In-Law Neetu Kapoor Were Absolute Goals

Alia Bhatt and Neetu Kapoor at Kiara and Sidharth’s reception. New Delhi: Kiara Advani and Sidharth Malhotra’s Mumbai reception last night was a star-studded affair. The guest list included Bollywood A-listers. Alia Bhatt checked into the venue with friend and Brahmastra director Ayan Mukerji. After posing for the shutterbugs solo, the actress was joined by her mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor. The veteran actress co-starred with Kiara Advani in the 2022 film Jugjugg Jeeyo. Alia and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor hugged at the event and happily posed together. The duo gave some picture-perfect moments. Alia was vision in a sequined Sawan Gandhi saree, while Neetu Kapoor was graceful as ever in a bright Abu Jani Sandeep Khosla ensemble. See the photos here: Alia Bhatt and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor pictured together. Alia Bhatt and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor pictured together. Alia Bhatt and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor pictured together. Alia Bhatt and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor pictured together. Alia Bhatt and mother-in-law Neetu Kapoor pictured together. Alia Bhatt and Sidharth Malhotra dated for a year before breaking up in 2017. Alia and …