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5 underrated performances of Alia Bhatt that get better with rewatches: Shaandaar is on this list | Bollywood

5 underrated performances of Alia Bhatt that get better with rewatches: Shaandaar is on this list | Bollywood

Mar 15, 2025 02:38 PM IST On Alia Bhatt’s 32nd birthday, let us look at some of the actor’s most underrated performances. How many have you seen? Alia Bhatt has slowly and consistently given us some memorable performances over the last decade. The actor, whose name is most often taken as the punching bag when it comes to the nepotism debate, has proven her merit as an actor several times. On the actor’s 32nd birthday, let us take a look at some of her underrated performances. (Also read: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt urge media not to post unauthorised pictures of Raha: ‘Worst nightmare is someone breaking in’) Alia Bhatt in a still from 2 States and Dear Zindagi. 2 States Alia Bhatt was the heart and soul of 2 States, playing Ananya Swaminathan, a fellow student from a conservative Tamil Brahmin family in Chennai. She handles the film’s emotional bits and provides it with a fiery spirit. So when she finally lands in that temple dressed as a bride and realizes that her dream is …

5 New Year’s Eve movies to watch on Amazon Prime, Hotstar and other OTT platforms that can be your perfect binge partner

5 New Year’s Eve movies to watch on Amazon Prime, Hotstar and other OTT platforms that can be your perfect binge partner

Year 2024 comes to an end today (December 31, 2024). While most of us head out to celebrate the last night of the year party with our near and dear ones, some of us want to get cozy at home, put on a cheerful movie, and enjoy a hot cup of our favorite beverage. Well, if you’re looking for New Year’s Eve movies to celebrate the year that was, then you’re in luck! Here are 5 Bollywood movies to enjoy on New Year’s Eve: 1. Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu (2012) Star cast: Imran Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ratna Pathak, Boman Irani, Ram Kapoor Genre: Comedy/Drama/Romance IMDb rating: 5.8/10 Where to watch: Netflix/Prime Video Ek Main Aur Ekk Tu revolves around the lives of Rahul Kapoor and Riana Braganza, who meet on Christmas Eve and hit it off instantly. After partying through the night, they end up getting married. Shocked by how the events unfolded, they decide to annul their marriage. However, as time passes, Rahul starts developing feelings for Riana. But do they end …

Shaandaar turns 9: When a ‘nervous’ Alia Bhatt broke down in tears while dancing with Shahid Kapoor on Gulaabo

Shaandaar turns 9: When a ‘nervous’ Alia Bhatt broke down in tears while dancing with Shahid Kapoor on Gulaabo

Shahid Kapoor and Alia Bhatt’s film Shaandaar marks its 9-year anniversary today. The movie’s hit party song Gulaabo was a fan favorite. Reflecting on the journey, Alia Bhatt recalled feeling incredibly ‘nervous’ about dancing alongside Shahid, knowing she had to keep up with his energy. The pressure even brought her to tears at one point. At the launch event for the song Gulaabo, Alia Bhatt reflected on her experience dancing alongside Shahid Kapoor, one of Bollywood’s best dancers. She admitted feeling extremely anxious about matching his impeccable moves, especially since it was their first dance number together.  Despite her efforts, she found the pressure overwhelming and even broke down in tears at one point. She said, “I was damn nervous because I was supposed to be dancing with Shahid. Even with just 10 percent of his dancing skills, he looks great on stage. So, I had to match up to him. I worked very hard. At one stage, I even burst out crying.”  She added that choreographer Bosco humorously remarked that her feet resembled a …

Jigra registers Alia Bhatt’s worst box office opening in 10 years; how Vasan Bala film lost to even Kalank and Shaandaar | Bollywood

Jigra registers Alia Bhatt’s worst box office opening in 10 years; how Vasan Bala film lost to even Kalank and Shaandaar | Bollywood

Oct 13, 2024 10:56 AM IST Jigra’s box office numbers have been disappointing to say the least with the film getting the worst opening for any Alia Bhatt film since 2014. Alia Bhatt has been one of the most successful female stars of her generation in Hindi cinema. In the dozen-odd years that she has been a part of the industry, Alia has appeared in some of the biggest industry hits and has also evolved to deliver solo female-led successes at the box office. That is why the low opening day collection of her latest release Jigra came as a surprise to many. Industry insiders talk about the how and whys but the fact remains that Jigra has registered the lowest opening for any Alia film in a decade. (Also read: Jigra box office collection day 1: Alia Bhatt, Vedang Raina film opens to lukewarm ₹4.25 crore, is a no show in Telugu) Alia Bhatt’s Jigra threatens to be one of the actor’s worst-performing films at the box office. Jigra’s underwhelming box office start On …

Fans are reminded of Shaandaar as Alia Bhatt shares pics in a pantsuit | Bollywood

Alia Bhatt recently posed for a new photo shoot in a check pantsuit paired with a formal blue shirt and dark blue tie. She had her hair falling partially on her face and the entire look reminded fans of her look in Shaandaar, her 2015 film with Shahid Kapoor. The actor had sported a similar grey check pantsuit with a blue top in the Shaandaar song Gulaabo. Also read: Alia Bhatt opens up about mom guilt, feels anxious about juggling work and Raha: ‘I go to therapy every week’ Alia Bhatt shared pics from a new photo shoot. Sharing the pictures, Alia simply put a woman in a pantsuit emoji in the caption. All from her family members Soni Razdan, Shaheen Bhatt, Riddhima Kapoor to actors Ananya Panday, Tamannaah Bhatia, Janhvi Kapoor liked the post. Rhea Chakraborty dropped fire emojis in the comments section while Bhumi Pednekar wrote “Fab @aliaabhatt @rheakapoor.” Sophie Choudry wrote, “Rhea Kapoor seems to have styled the look. Ohhh…You Know she means business.” Guneet Monga commented, “Soooo goood.. the look and …