Alia Bhatt
has achieved yet another milestone in her career by making it to
TIME magazine
’s prestigious ‘
100 Most Influential People
of 2024’ list. Her director from
Heart of Stone
,
Tom Harper
, penned a tribute for her in the magazine, praising her as a 'formidable talent' and a 'truly
international star
.'
Harper praised Alia's humility on set despite her fame, describing her as self-effacing and funny.
"There is a grace to the way she goes about her work: focused, open to ideas, and willing to take creative risks. One of my favorite moments in the film came from an improvisation at the end of a take where she took the emotional thread and ran with it,” Harper wrote.
Harper lauded Alia's acting prowess as her 'superpower,' and wrote, "Alia’s superpower is her ability to mix movie-star magnetism with authenticity and sensitivity. As an actor she is luminous, and as a person she brings the grounded assurance and creativity that make a truly international star.”
Alia's journey to this recognition has been marked by a string of successful films, starting with the critically acclaimed Gangubai Kathiawadi in 2022, which emerged as a post-pandemic success. Her subsequent films like Darlings and Brahmastra, co-starring her husband
Ranbir Kapoor
, showcased her range as an actor, earning her both critical acclaim and commercial success.
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In 2023, Alia was celebrated for her role in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, winning multiple Best Actress awards for her performance. Simultaneously, her Hollywood debut in Heart of Stone, alongside Gal Gadot, marked her global expansion.
On the work front, Alia has an exciting lineup of projects, including Vasan Bala’s Jigra and a prominent role in YRF’s ‘Spyverse’. She is also set to star in Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa, alongside Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif, further cementing her status as one of the most influential and sought-after actors in the industry.
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