Alia Bhatt Bio: Movies, Husband, Age, Daughter, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Religion, Mother

Biography

Alia Bhatt-Kapoor is a celebrated British actress of Indian descent, best known for her work in Hindi cinema. Born on March 15, 1993, in Mumbai, India, she is the daughter of renowned filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan.

Alia began her film career at a young age, debuting as a child artist in the 1999 thriller Sangharsh. However, her leading role in the teen film Student of the Year (2012), directed by Karan Johar, marked the start of her rise to fame.

Her critically acclaimed performance in Highway (2014) earned her the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress, solidifying her position as one of Bollywood’s leading actresses. Alia has since starred in a string of successful films, including 2 States (2014), Udta Punjab (2016), Raazi (2018), Gully Boy (2019), and Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), for which she won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Actress.

In addition to her acting career, Bhatt has expanded her horizons into film production with her company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, and has showcased her singing talent in several of her films.

She is married to actor Ranbir Kapoor and has a daughter. Alia is one of India’s highest-paid actresses, frequently featured on Forbes’ lists, and in 2024, she was named one of Time magazine’s 100 most influential people in the world.

Alia Bhatt
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Alia Bhatt-Kapoor
Stage Name:	Alia Bhatt
Born:	15 March 1993 (age 31 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mumbai, India
Nationality:	British
Education:	Jamnabai Narsee School
Height:	160 cm
Parents:	Mahesh Bhatt, Soni Razdan
Siblings:	Pooja Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt, Rahul Bhatt
Spouse:	Ranbir Kapoor (m. 2022)
Boyfriend • Partner:	Sidharth Malhotra, Sabuj Vhai, Ali Dadarkar, Ramesh Dubey
Children:	Raha Kapoor
Occupation:	Actress • TV Personality
Net Worth:	$66 million (USD)

Early Life & Education

Alia Bhatt was born on March 15, 1993, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Her family has a strong presence in the entertainment industry, which naturally inclined her towards acting from a young age.

Alia is of mixed ethnicity; her father is Gujarati, while her mother has British-German ancestry. She was raised in a secular environment but has identified with Hinduism. Her father, Mahesh Bhatt, is a well-known Indian film director, producer, and screenwriter, and her mother, Soni Razdan, is an actress and filmmaker known for her work in Hindi films.

She has a paternal half-sister, Pooja Bhatt, who is also an actress and film director, a paternal half-brother, Rahul Bhatt, known for his role in the film “Ugly,” and a maternal sister, Shaheen Bhatt, who is an author and mental health advocate.

Alia completed her schooling at Jamnabai Narsee School in Juhu, Mumbai. She did not pursue higher education formally, focusing on her acting career instead. However, she has mentioned in interviews that she was homeschooled for a while to accommodate her early work in films.

Career

Alia Bhatt‘s career in the film industry is a blend of commercial success and critical recognition, solidifying her as one of the leading actresses in Indian cinema, particularly in Bollywood.

She first appeared on screen as a child artist in the 1999 film Sangharsh, but her breakthrough came in 2012 with her leading role in Student of the Year, directed by Karan Johar. The film launched her career and introduced her to a wide audience, marking the beginning of her journey in the film industry.

Alia‘s performance in Highway (2014) was a turning point, where she displayed her ability to portray complex characters, earning the Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actress. She continued to take on diverse roles, including 2 States (2014), a commercial success, and Udta Punjab (2016), where her portrayal of a Bihari migrant battling drug addiction received critical acclaim.

Her versatility was further showcased in Dear Zindagi (2016), where she played a young woman seeking therapy, and in Raazi (2018), a spy thriller based on actual events, for which she received widespread praise.

Alia starred in Gully Boy (2019), a film that earned international acclaim, including recognition at the Berlin Film Festival. Her performance was praised for its authenticity and depth. She has won numerous awards, including several Filmfare Awards for Best Actress for her roles in Udta Punjab, Raazi, and Gully Boy. In 2022, her role in Gangubai Kathiawadi earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress, underscoring her ability to balance both commercial and artistic roles.

Beyond acting, Alia has expanded her career into film production with her company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, producing Darlings (2022), which she also starred in. She has also ventured into singing, lending her voice to several songs in her films, demonstrating her multifaceted talent in the entertainment industry.

Alia‘s work has garnered international recognition, including in Time magazine’s list of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2024. She made her Hollywood debut in Heart of Stone (2023), co-starring with Gal Gadot, further expanding her global presence.

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Personal Life

Alia Bhatt is married to Ranbir Kapoor, a leading actor in Bollywood, with whom she tied the knot on April 14, 2022, in an intimate ceremony at their Mumbai residence. She has been married once, to Ranbir Kapoor.

Alia and Ranbir have one daughter together, Raha Kapoor, born on November 6, 2022. Alia Bhatt‘s height is approximately 5 feet 3 inches (160 cm).

Alia was rumoured to have dated Ramesh Dubey and Ali Dadarkar during school, though these relationships were never officially confirmed. There were also reports of Alia dating Sabuj Vhai, although neither party had widely publicized or confirmed this relationship.

After her debut in “Student of the Year,” Alia and Sidharth Malhotra were rumoured to be in a relationship. They were often seen together, which led many to believe they were a couple, though they never officially confirmed it. They allegedly parted ways in 2017.

Alia began dating Ranbir Kapoor around 2018 while filming “Brahmastra.” Their relationship became public knowledge through various appearances and media confirmations, culminating in their marriage.

Net Worth

Alia Bhatt‘s net worth is estimated to be around Rs 550 crore, translating to approximately $66 million (USD). This wealth is amassed through her high acting fees, reportedly charging between Rs 10-12 crore per film, and her varied business interests. Bhatt has invested in startups like Nykaa, StyleCracker, and Phool.co, and she launched Ed-a-Mamma, her sustainable clothing brand, now valued over Rs 150 crore.

Her film production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, adds another dimension to her earnings. Her assets include luxurious properties in Mumbai and London, along with an impressive collection of high-end vehicles, all contributing to her substantial net worth.

Filmography

Actress

• Sangharsh (1999) – Child Artist
• Student of the Year (2012) – Shanaya Singhania
• Highway (2014) – Veera Tripathi
• 2 States (2014) – Ananya Swaminathan
• Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania (2014) – Kavya Pratap Singh
• Going Home (2014) – Short Film
• Ungli (2014) – Shruti
• Kapoor & Sons (2016) – Tia Malik
• Udta Punjab (2016) – Bauria (Mary Jane)
• Dear Zindagi (2016) – Kaira
• Badrinath Ki Dulhania (2017) – Vaidehi Trivedi
• Raazi (2018) – Sehmat Khan
• Zero (2018) – Cameo (as herself)
• Gully Boy (2019) – Safeena Firdausi
• Kalank (2019) – Roop
• Sadak 2 (2020) – Aarya
• Brahmastra: Part One – Shiva (2022) – Isha
• Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) – Gangubai
• RRR (2022) – Sita (Special Appearance in song “Naacho Naacho”)
• Darlings (2022) – Badrunissa “Badru” Shaikh
• Heart of Stone (2023) – Keya Dhawan (Hollywood Debut)

Producer

• Darlings (2022) – Under Eternal Sunshine Productions

Upcoming Projects

• Jigra (TBA) – Actress and Producer
• Baiju Bawra (TBA) – Actress
• Brahmastra: Part Two – Dev (TBA) – Actress
• Brahmastra: Part Three (TBA) – Actress

Singing

Alia Bhatt has also lent her voice to several songs in her films, including:

• “Sooha Saha” from “Highway”
• “Samjhawan Unplugged” from “Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania”
• “Ikk Kudi” from “Udta Punjab”
• “Love You Zindagi” from “Dear Zindagi”
• “Ae Watan” from “Raazi”