Gracing the Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Alia Bhatt captivated audiences in a breathtaking gown during the event’s closing ceremony. Her glamorous appearance turned heads on the red carpet, sparking a flurry of photos and videos shared across fan pages.
Expressing her gratitude, Alia stated she felt privileged to participate in the festival.During her appearance, the versatile actor delved into her career, offering insights into her craft and sharing anecdotes about her initial encounter withShah Rukh Khan on the set of ‘Dear Zindagi.’
Speaking candidly, Alia discussed her approach to acting, revealing a ‘cheat code‘ she often employs—embracing characters that demand a shift in dialect, citing roles in films like ‘Udta Punjab’ and ‘RRR.’ She highlighted the challenge and joy of transforming into diverse personas, considering it a shortcut to enhancing performances.In an online-shared clip, Alia showcased her versatility, reciting a line from her upcoming film ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi.’ Fondly reminiscing about her experience filming with Shah Rukh Khan under Gauri Shinde’s direction, she revealed feeling initially overwhelmed, needing a gentle reminder to shed any inhibitions and immerse herself in her character’s attitude.
Alia candidly shared, “My mind went completely blank because I couldn’t believe it. And then Gauri (Shinde) had to come and whisper in my ears, ‘You have to forget The Shah Rukh Khan,’ and I was like, ‘Okay.’ My character had to give him attitude, and I was like, ‘How to do this’.”
Amidst her engaging dialogue, Alia’s current focus remains on her ongoing project ‘Jigra,’ keeping her occupied with its shooting schedule.