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India.com
6 days ago
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- India.com
Remember this cute girl from Sangharsh who played young Preity Zinta at just six, she's now top actress with net worth of Rs 550 crore; Her name is...
In the realm of cinema, some stars begin their journey long before the spotlight truly finds them. A brief appearance in a thriller film once showcased a young girl's potential, hinting at the illustrious career that lay ahead. Who is this young girl? That young girl was Alia Bhatt, who made her first on-screen appearance at the age of six in the 1999 film 'Sangharsh.' In this movie, she portrayed the younger version of Preity Zinta's character, marking the inception of her acting journey. Born on March 15, 1993, in Mumbai, Alia hails from a family deeply rooted in the film industry, being the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. From which film did Alia Bhatt got her breakthrough role? Alia's breakthrough came with her lead role in 'Student of the Year' (2012), directed by Karan Johar. Since then, she has delivered acclaimed performances in films like 'Highway' (2014), 'Raazi' (2018), 'Gully Boy' (2019), and 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' (2022). Her versatility and dedication have earned her numerous accolades, including a National Film Award and multiple Filmfare Awards. As of recent estimates given by Moneycontrol, Alia Bhatt's net worth is approximately Rs 550 crores. Beyond acting, Alia has ventured into production with her company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, and made her Hollywood debut in Netflix's Heart of Stone (2023). More about Alia Bhatt Apart from this, Alia became part of Vasan Bala's Jigra as a courageous sister striving to rescue her wrongly imprisoned brother, portrayed by Vedang Raina. Despite receiving praise for its performances and storytelling, the film faced challenges at the box office. It became available for streaming on Netflix in December 2024. Alia headlines Alpha, the first female-led installment in Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film also stars Sharvari Wagh and Bobby Deol. Alia portrays an elite intelligence agent undertaking high-stakes missions across multiple countries. The film is set for a Christmas 2025 release. Apart from this, Alia will also feature in period drama Love & War, helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, which will also feature Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. The film, blending romance, drama, and action, began filming in November 2024. Alia has dedicated significant time to this project, with production expected to conclude by October 2025.
Hindustan Times
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Stream Akshay Kumar's popular films as Housefull 5 lands on OTT
Housefull 5, the fifth installment of the Housefull franchise, is finally out on Prime Video. However, both versions of the film are currently on rent; they will be available for all subscribers from August 1. The film, which received mixed responses during its theatrical release, its now time to see how the film performs as it is out on OTT. The film stars Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Chunky Pandey, Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Nana Patekar, and others. Akshay Kumar in Housefull 5 As Housefull 5 is out on OTT, watch Akshay Kumar's popular films on OTTplay Premium! 5 popular films of Akshay Kumar on OTTplay Premium Phir Hera Pheri Phir Hera Pheri is a sequel to the popular Hera Pheri. The story begins with Raju, Shyam, and Baburao enjoying their new wealth from the events of the previous film, but their luxury is fleeting. The trio then embarks on a chaotic journey to recover their lost money, encountering various strange characters along the way. It stars Akshay Kumar, Paresh Rawal, and Suniel Shetty and is directed by Priyadarshan. Pad Man Pad Man is based on the true story of Arunachalam Muruganantham, a social worker who invented a low-cost sanitary pad manufacturing machine. The film stars Akshay Kumar as Lakshmikant Chauhan (based on Muruganantham), Sonam Kapoor as Pari, and Radhika Apte as Gayatri. The story revolves around Lakshmikant's journey to create affordable sanitary napkins for women after realizing his wife's unhealthy habits due to the high price of pads. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha The story revolves around Keshav (Akshay Kumar), from a village near Mathura, who falls in love with and marries Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar). The main conflict arises on their wedding night when Jaya discovers the lack of a toilet in Keshav's house, a common problem in their region where many families lack access to proper sanitation. It is their journey of raising awareness about health and finally building a toilet. Sangharsh The story of Sangharsh revolves around a CBI officer who enlists the help of a criminal to catch a serial child killer. The story centers on CBI officer Reet Oberoi, who seeks the help of imprisoned genius professor Aman Varma, who seeks help in catching child-sacrificing religious extremist Lajja Shankar Pandey. It features stars Akshay Kumar, Preity Zinta, and Ashutosh Rana. Aitraaz Aitraaz, starring Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra, and Kareena Kapoor, revolves around Raj Malhotra (Akshay Kumar), a successful engineer, who is falsely accused of sexual harassment by his ex-girlfriend Sonia Roy (Priyanka Chopra), who is now married to her boss. The story develops into a courtroom drama where Raj's wife Priya (Kareena Kapoor) stands up for him against the charges, challenging social norms about power and consent.
India.com
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Meet child actress who caught everyone's attention at 6; her first salary was Rs 15 lakh, today she charges Rs 20 crore per film, she is…
Bollywood has been a place where actors took time to rise to stardom, while there are a few actors despite their hard work, eventually faded from cinema. Not only is it tough to make a perfect start, but it is also the luck that favours the brave. Today, we will tell you about an actress who first showed up on the big screen at the age of 6, and today, if you look at her immense wealth, you will be surprised to know her wealth. Meet one of India's highest-paid actresses of Bollywood This actress, whom we are talking about, gave tough competition to many divas of Bollywood. She challenged Rashmika Mandanna, Deepika Padukone, and Katrina Kaif's stardom. Still couldn't guess which actress we are talking about? It is none other than Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Yes, you read it right, Alia Bhatt, she made her on screen debut as a child actress in a motion picture released in 1999 film, Sangharsh. Despite her minor role in the film, Alia Bhatt stood in the film Student of the Year, which was considered her acting debut, when she was just 19 years of age. What was Alia Bhatt's first salary? If media reports are to be believed, Alia Bhatt was paid Rs 15 lakh for her debut film, Student of the Year. Today, Alia Bhatt is in such a position that she is one of the highest-paid Bollywood actresses. A report by Fincash claimed that Alia Bhatt reportedly charges between Rs 20 and 25 crore per project. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) What makes Alia Bhatt the most Bankable actress in Bollywood? Alia Bhatt proved her worth in the film industry, she has been a part of a few Hollywood films. If media reports are to be believed, Alia Bhatt is one of the Bollywood's most bankable divas in 2025. Not only that, Alia Bhatt on several occasions represented India on international levels, high profile events like Met Gala, Loreal Professional, to becoming India's first global ambassador for luxury brand like Gucci.
Time of India
13-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
From child star to Bollywood Queen: Meet the actress who started at 6, rose from ₹15 lakh debut to crores; she's now a mom
Surprises are quite prevalent in Bollywood, where some actresses have long, successful careers while others disappear after a short time. Among them is a remarkable actress who not only struggled but also became a powerful competitor to those ruling in Bollywood. At the age of six, she made her first on-screen appearance, marking the beginning of her career in the industry. It's none other than Alia Bhatt . The first time Alia appeared in a motion picture was in the year 1999. In the film Sangharsh, she plays a minor role as a child artist. In the movie "Student of the Year," she then made her acting debut. At that time, she was only 19 years old. According to Alia Bhatt only charged Rs. 15 lakhs for her first movie, "Student of the Year." However, she is currently among Bollywood's highest paid actors. According to a July 2025 report by Fincash, Alia Bhatt charges between 20 and 25 crores for each film. As per reports, she earned between 10 and 15 crores for her most recent movie, Jigra. For some of her roles, she went through rigorous training. Alia gave up her phone to play the part of a Bihari hockey player for Udta Punjab. For Raazi, she trained with weapons and learned Morse code. Alia Bhatt is an effective actress who has mastered the art of succeeding in her profession. If Alia Bhatt had the option to return to school, she would have chosen a different career path, she told Vogue India. "I think I would master organization," she said. "I'm so obsessed about organising. I love making plans." Known for her versatility and dedication to strong roles, Alia Bhatt remains one of Bollywood's most bankable stars in 2025. Her influence has grown well beyond the film industry, from giving incredible performances to representing India at international events like the Met Gala and becoming the first Indian global ambassador for Gucci. Alia, who is now a proud mother to Raha Kapoor, manages to strike a balance between her personal and professional lives with ease. She continues to be an unstoppable force in the industry and a genuine inspiration for aspiring actors, with a number of significant projects in progress.
India.com
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This actress wanted to become a star since the age of 6, has given many hits on her own, her films create a stir at box office, name is...
Alia Bhatt made her debut with the film 'Sangharsh' at the age of 6. Alia played the childhood role of Preity Zinta in this film released in 1999. Alia Bhatt was about 6 years old at that time. Now Mohit Suri has revealed that she wanted to become a star at that time. What did Alia Bhatt wanted to become? Mohit Suri told that when Alia was just 6 years old, she had made it clear that she wanted to act. He said, 'We all know how much Alia loves the camera since she was very young. Alia had a passion for films, music and performance since a long time. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Alia Bhatt was very smart since 9 Mohit Suri recalled an old incident and said, 'In 2005, a remix music video of my film 'Zahar' was released. Mahesh Bhatt sahab did not understand that video. But Alia, who must have been around 9 years old at that time, said, 'This is very good!' She said that if the youth is liking it, it means it is really good.' Mohit told that Alia knew from a very young age what the audience likes. He said laughingly, 'She was very commercial minded, she understood what would be a hit and what would not. Mohit Suri shared a lovely memory and said that, once during a family dinner, Alia was standing near a lamp and was looking very cute. I took out the camera to click a photo, she said 'what are you doing?' I said, I am just taking a photo, she immediately said you are taking it from the wrong side and then turned her dimpled side forward. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt) Let us tell you that since Alia Bhatt was 8-9 years old, it was clear that she would become an actress. Today Alia is considered a guarantee of hits, films like Gangubai and Raazi have proved that she can give hits on her own.
