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Alia Bhatt
Apr 1, 2025 9:42 PM

  

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  Indian actress Alia Bhatt Bollywood star Alia Bhatt at the Met Gala, New York City, 2024. (more) Alia Bhatt Indian actress Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alia-Bhatt Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/biography/Alia-Bhatt Written by Gitanjali Roy Gitanjali Roy is senior editor, Encyclopaedia Britannica. She has over two decades of editorial experience across digital and broadcast media. Gitanjali Roy Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Oct 22, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Quick Facts Born: March 15, 1993, Mumbai [Bombay], India (Show more) Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question Alia Bhatt (born March 15, 1993, Mumbai [Bombay], India) is an Indian-born actress known for her contributions to contemporary Bollywood cinema. She is celebrated for her endearing screen presence, versatility, and success at the box office. She is also an entrepreneur, producer, and fashion trendsetter. Bhatt belongs to a new wave of Bollywood stars who use the acute lens of social media to frame their cinematic achievements. She was featured on Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people of 2024. Bhatt was born to filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. She is of multicultural heritage with Gujarati, ...(100 of 754 words)

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