Mukesh Chhabra praises Alia Bhatt: ‘She doesn’t know how talented she is’ | Hindi Movie News – Times of India
Alia Bhatt, who has become one of Bollywood’s most acclaimed actresses since her debut in 2012, is still unaware of just how talented she is, according to popular casting director Mukesh Chhabra.
In a recent conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, Chhabra shared his thoughts on the actress, who has delivered numerous unforgettable performances, earning her a National Award.
Chhabra praised Alia Bhatt’s natural talent and humility, noting, “I think vo apne talent se unaware hai (I think she is unaware of her talent).” He elaborated that this unawareness is a rare and valuable quality, as it prevents her from overthinking or calculating her performances. Instead, her acting comes naturally, making her portrayals even more authentic and impactful.
He emphasized that Alia’s approach to her craft is what sets her apart. He revealed that she doesn’t obsess over her takes or linger in her characters. “She would just do her part and then forget about it,” he explained, adding that her ability to disconnect so quickly after delivering a powerful performance is a testament to her unique skill set. “I think she doesn’t know how talented she is,” Chhabra reiterated.
The casting director also highlighted how Alia Bhatt, much like Deepika Padukone post-‘Cocktail’ and Kriti Sanon after ‘Mimi,’ established herself as a top actress early in her career, particularly after her breakthrough performance in ‘Highway.’
According to Chhabra, when the right director or mentor enters an actor’s life, it can profoundly shape their career, as it likely did with Alia.
Addressing the ongoing debates about nepotism, Chhabra acknowledged Alia’s lineage as the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. However, he stressed that her acceptance by the audience is due to her undeniable talent. “When I travel across the country and ask people who their favorite actress is, people take the names of Tabu and Alia Bhatt,” Chhabra shared.
Alia will next be seen in Vasan Bala’s upcoming film, ‘Jigra,’ which fans eagerly await.
In a recent conversation with Ranveer Allahbadia, Chhabra shared his thoughts on the actress, who has delivered numerous unforgettable performances, earning her a National Award.
Chhabra praised Alia Bhatt’s natural talent and humility, noting, “I think vo apne talent se unaware hai (I think she is unaware of her talent).” He elaborated that this unawareness is a rare and valuable quality, as it prevents her from overthinking or calculating her performances. Instead, her acting comes naturally, making her portrayals even more authentic and impactful.
He emphasized that Alia’s approach to her craft is what sets her apart. He revealed that she doesn’t obsess over her takes or linger in her characters. “She would just do her part and then forget about it,” he explained, adding that her ability to disconnect so quickly after delivering a powerful performance is a testament to her unique skill set. “I think she doesn’t know how talented she is,” Chhabra reiterated.
The casting director also highlighted how Alia Bhatt, much like Deepika Padukone post-‘Cocktail’ and Kriti Sanon after ‘Mimi,’ established herself as a top actress early in her career, particularly after her breakthrough performance in ‘Highway.’
According to Chhabra, when the right director or mentor enters an actor’s life, it can profoundly shape their career, as it likely did with Alia.
Addressing the ongoing debates about nepotism, Chhabra acknowledged Alia’s lineage as the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. However, he stressed that her acceptance by the audience is due to her undeniable talent. “When I travel across the country and ask people who their favorite actress is, people take the names of Tabu and Alia Bhatt,” Chhabra shared.
Alia will next be seen in Vasan Bala’s upcoming film, ‘Jigra,’ which fans eagerly await.
Mukesh Chhabra, Isha Talwar and Mohit Malik clicked at an event
