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Alia Bhatt shares intense workout video, fans call her ‘Alpha mama’ | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt shares intense workout video, fans call her ‘Alpha mama’ | Bollywood News

3 min readBengaluruJul 1, 2026 04:28 PM IST Alia Bhatt cranked up the excitement for Alpha by sharing a high-intensity gym video while announcing that advance bookings for the YRF Spy Universe film are now officially open. Sharing a clip from her morning gym session, Alia showcased her rigorous workout routine featuring boxing drills, strength training, and functional exercises. She captioned the post, “αlpha morning routine with fire & rage 🔥👊🏻 advanced booking open now!” The workout clip has grabbed fans’ attention not only for Alia’s dedication to fitness but also for its electrifying background music, which is believed to be from Alpha. Earlier too, Alia Bhatt and her co-star Sharvari shared a workout video on social media, where the two were seen working out in coordinated gym outfits. The clip showed them going through an intense training circuit, including boxing drills and tyre workouts. Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha marks the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe. The action thriller stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles, with Bobby Deol playing the …

Alia Bhatt’s Alpha gets UA 16+ rating: CBFC mutes expletives, cuts stabbing scenes | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt’s Alpha gets UA 16+ rating: CBFC mutes expletives, cuts stabbing scenes | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiJul 1, 2026 11:32 AM IST Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh’s Alpha has received a UA 16+ certification from the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC). According to the certification, the film has a runtime of 2 hours and 20 minutes. Unlike several recent releases, Alpha has not been subjected to any major cuts by the CBFC. However, according to Variety, the board directed the makers to make a few visual modifications before granting certification. Reportedly, the impact of certain scenes in the first half has been toned down. Multiple stabbing visuals in the second half have either been reduced or replaced with alternate shots. Two additional visual modifications were also made in the first half, although the specific scenes have not been disclosed. Certain expletives have been muted or removed, the opening disclaimer has been revised, and subtitles have been added for all songs. According to Bollywood Hungama, the CBFC also instructed the makers to include anti-alcohol static warnings in all scenes depicting alcohol consumption. Additionally, as per regulations, the producers …

Vikram Bhatt defends Alia Bhatt amid Alpha backlash: ‘1000 negative comments for Rs 1 lakh’ | Bollywood News

Vikram Bhatt defends Alia Bhatt amid Alpha backlash: ‘1000 negative comments for Rs 1 lakh’ | Bollywood News

2 min readBengaluruJun 18, 2026 12:37 PM IST Filmmaker Vikram Bhatt has spoken in defence of Alia Bhatt amid the online discourse surrounding the teaser of Alpha, the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe. Reacting to the criticism and trolling directed at the actor, Vikram questioned why Alia was being singled out despite her willingness to step outside her comfort zone. “Why is Alia Bhatt getting trolled? Poor thing. She’s attempting something different and should be appreciated for it,” he said in an interview with News18. Drawing from his own experience, Vikram Bhatt claimed that the trailer of his recent film Haunted 3D: Echoes Of The Past was also targeted by what he described as a paid trolling campaign. Recalling the incident, the filmmaker said, “We were getting a lot of bad comments on the YouTube channel of Anand Pandit Motion Pictures but not on Saregama’s YouTube channel or Instagram. Then we found out that it was a paid campaign and the people saying bad things were bots. So, we had to work …

Alpha teaser review: Shiv Rawail rightfully chooses emotion over spectacle, Alia Bhatt embracing gore is delightful

Alpha teaser review: Shiv Rawail rightfully chooses emotion over spectacle, Alia Bhatt embracing gore is delightful

The teaser of Alpha, Yash Raj Films’ long-awaited spy thriller, begins in a manner evocative of Luc Besson thrillers. The film has a older mentor, young female mentee dynamic that were signature of Besson’s Leon and La Femme Nikita. The staging of Alpha’s scene, featuring Bobby Deol and Alia Bhatt, is similar to one in Nikita (featuring Anne Parillaud and Jeanne Moreau). If it was an homage, it is a good choice; if it’s a copy, then it gets at least one thing right: the focus on the actors’ eyes. Alpha teaser review: Alia Bhatt turns action hero in this YRF spy thriller. Alpha teaser has its moments of action and violent deaths. But amid all this, director Shiv Rawail never loses focus on what is important – the emotion. The framing of the scenes – even the action set-pieces – keeps Alia’s face and emotions dead at the centre of it all. That alone is enough to help Alpha stand out from the YRF Spy Universe stable. It may follow a formula, but at …

Alpha teaser: Bobby Deol gifts Alia Bhatt her first mission on 18th birthday. Watch | Bollywood News

Alpha teaser: Bobby Deol gifts Alia Bhatt her first mission on 18th birthday. Watch | Bollywood News

3 min readMumbaiJun 10, 2026 12:00 PM IST Alpha teaser: Shiv Rawail’s spy thriller Alpha has finally dropped its first teaser. The next instalment of Aditya Chopra’s ambitious YRF Spy Universe, Alpha stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari in lead roles, as they’re all set to headline the universe’s first female-fronted tentpole. They’re joined by Bobby Deol, who plays Baba, the mentor of Alia’s character Sita. What’s in the Alpha teaser? The Alpha teaser takes a time leap from the post-credit scene of Ayan Mukerji’s spy thriller War 2 last year. In that scene, Bobby’s character is seen tattooing a young Sita’s arm with the logo of Alpha. The teaser begins with Sita and Baba sharing a toast on her 18th birthday — only for Baba to hand her a small box, gifting her her first-ever spy mission on the special occasion, as soon as she becomes an adult. Sita looks slightly disappointed initially, upon learning that the fancy dinner her mentor organized for her wasn’t in celebration of her 18th birthday, but in celebration of her …

Alia Bhatt most sincere actor I’ve worked with, came prepared for Alpha: Bobby Deol | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt most sincere actor I’ve worked with, came prepared for Alpha: Bobby Deol | Bollywood News

3 min readBengaluruMay 27, 2026 04:41 PM IST Bobby Deol has shared new details about the action-packed world of Alpha, the latest addition to the YRF Spy Universe. Speaking about the physically demanding shoot, Bobby revealed in a recent interview that the film’s realistic action style made the experience especially intense for everyone involved, including co-star Alia Bhatt. Bobby Deol on working with Alia Bhatt The YRF Spy Universe project marks Bobby’s first collaboration with Alia Bhatt, after previously sharing screen space with her husband Ranbir Kapoor in Animal. Speaking about the actors, Bobby told Hindustan Times, “I’m very fond of Ranbir and Alia, and I always wanted to work with both of them. With Ranbir, I did Animal, and now with Alia, I have done Alpha. I had the best time working with both of them.” The film is ‘new and refreshing’ Bobby Deol called Alpha ‘new and refreshing’ as it puts two women in the middle of the action. “It is quite amazing that we are making an action film in India, like …

Alia Bhatt on why she’s ‘betting’ on YRF’s Alpha after Jigra’s box office slump: ‘It hasn’t worked historically’ | Bollywood News

Alia Bhatt on why she’s ‘betting’ on YRF’s Alpha after Jigra’s box office slump: ‘It hasn’t worked historically’ | Bollywood News

3 min readNew DelhiUpdated: Apr 24, 2026 11:15 AM IST Alia Bhatt’s 2024 action-thriller Jigra underperformed at the box office, despite high expectations. Even the makers described it as a ‘disappointing’ yet ‘proud’ project. In the past, many other actresses have carried films on their shoulders, including, her own film Raazi (2018), Rani Mukerji’s Mardaani, Vidya Balan starrer Kahani, and many more. However, in a recent interview, Alia claimed that none of the films from this genre have been accepted in the past. She also opened up about ‘betting’ on her next film Alpha, which is the first female-led film in the YRF spy universe. During a chat with Femina, she was asked about calling her upcoming action-thriller film Alpha a ‘risk’ earlier and giving a nod to the project. “I think what made me say ‘yes’ was, number one, it’s a genre that I’m betting on, and one that has not been accepted in the past, in India at least. So, I wanted to understand: why has it not been accepted wholeheartedly in the past?” she …

EXCLUSIVE Fact Check: Alpha eyes 2026 theatrical release; Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol gear up for last schedule

EXCLUSIVE Fact Check: Alpha eyes 2026 theatrical release; Alia Bhatt, Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol gear up for last schedule

Alia Bhatt’s much-awaited action thriller Alpha is firmly headed for a theatrical release in the third quarter of 2026, putting speculations to rest about the film opting for a direct-to-OTT premiere. Despite growing chatter on social media suggesting that the makers were reconsidering their release strategy, reliable sources confirm that Alpha is being mounted as a big-screen experience from the outset.  The film, which also stars Sharvari, Anil Kapoor and Bobby Deol, is currently in its final leg of shooting. According to sources, the team is wrapping up the last schedule at YRF Studios with all cast members. “The last schedule is currently in progress with Alia, Sharvari, Anil and Bobby at YRF Studios. The schedule will be wrapped up by next week, and makers are fully geared up for a theatrical release,” a source confirms. Designed as a high-octane action spectacle, the audience is set to witness Alpha featuring intense action scenes.  With the shoot nearing completion, post-production work is expected to begin shortly, keeping the film on track for its Q3 2026 cinema release. …

Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani to raise the stakes in YRF’s Spy Universe with their roles in Alpha and War 2

Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani to raise the stakes in YRF’s Spy Universe with their roles in Alpha and War 2

Alia Bhatt and Kiara Advani fans are in for a treat as they have Alpha and War 2 respectively in the pipeline. It won’t be wrong to say that the beloved spy universe is going to get a major boost with these powerhouses of talents leading the most anticipated films of Bollywood. Alia Bhatt who will be soon seen in Alpha adds a fresh and intriguing element to the spy universe. The actress, known for her stellar performances, promises a role that could redefine her career as she steps into the world of espionage and action. Given her track record of bringing strong women characters on screen, the intensity of her character will be worth watching alongside Sharvari. On the other hand, Kiara Advani’s foray into this spy universe is another exciting casting announcement of recent times. She will be seen performing high-octane action sequences in the espionage action and drama. The excitement around the intensity she will bring to the spy universe as a new character in the spy saga is already palpable. Notably, Shiv Rawail’s …