Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt is one of the highest-paid and most acclaimed actresses in Indian cinema, with a career that has spanned over a decade of critically lauded and commercially successful films. Born on March 15, 1993, in Mumbai, India, she is the daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. She holds both Indian and British citizenship through her mother.

Bhatt made her acting debut as a lead in Karan Johar’s Student of the Year (2012) at age 19. While the film was a commercial success, it was her subsequent choices that established her as a serious actress. Films like Highway (2014), 2 States (2014), Udta Punjab (2016), Dear Zindagi (2016), and Raazi (2018) showcased her extraordinary range, earning her multiple Filmfare Awards and establishing her as one of the finest actresses of her generation in Indian cinema.

Her career continued to ascend with Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, in which her powerful performance earned widespread international acclaim. She made her Hollywood debut in Heart of Stone (2023) alongside Gal Gadot, marking her entry into global cinema. Her production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, has further diversified her portfolio, and she founded the sustainable childrenswear brand Ed-a-Mamma.

Bhatt married actor Ranbir Kapoor in 2022 and the couple welcomed their daughter Raha later that year. Beyond acting, her substantial income from brand endorsements for major companies including Coca-Cola, Gucci, and numerous Indian brands contributes significantly to her wealth. She remains one of Bollywood’s most bankable stars and continues to expand her international presence.