Alia Bhatt reminisces about Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s influence and admits to studying her expressions by watching her songs
Alia Bhatt has showcased her acting abilities by taking on a variety of roles throughout her successful Bollywood career. Her versatile performances in films such as Veera in Highway, Bauria in Udta Punjab, and Gangubai in Gangubai Kathiawadi are a testament to her talent. Alia’s journey in the film industry began with Karan Johar’s Student of the Year in 2012 and she has since starred in popular films like Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Highway, and 2 States. Recently, Alia Bhatt spoke about the impact Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has had on her career and how she used to study her expressions by watching her songs.
In a recent interview with Allure, Alia Bhatt was asked about her favorite things in Indian cinema. After mentioning Shah Rukh Khan, she also spoke about how Aishwarya Rai Bachchan has left a lasting impression on her. Alia shared that she initially learned about movies through the music, songs, and dance sequences in Indian films, which she considers a significant part of the celebratory aspect of movies.
Alia praised Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for her mesmerizing dance performances on screen and credited her for inspiring her with her grace and expressions. The actress admitted to studying Aishwarya’s performances to enhance her own acting skills, particularly when it came to conveying emotions through expressions.
Alia also commended Aishwarya Rai Bachchan for her perfect and precise performances, describing her as beautiful to watch on screen. The actress expressed admiration for actresses like Aishwarya, Deepika Padukone, and Priyanka Chopra, who have paved the way for others to work in Hollywood.
On the professional front, Alia Bhatt has projects like Jigra and Alpha lined up, along with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War. She is set to star alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in the latter and the film is scheduled to release in 2026.
Before Alia Bhatt, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was considered for a role in Imtiaz Ali’s Highway. However, the director ultimately chose Alia for the part, citing her youthful energy and talent. Despite initially imagining Aishwarya in the role, Imtiaz Ali praised Alia’s performance without makeup.
Overall, Alia Bhatt continues to draw inspiration from actresses like Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, as she navigates her career in Bollywood and beyond.