Thursday, June 11, 2026
ADVT 
Bollywood

Alia More Successful Than I Imagined, Says Mahesh Bhatt

Darpan News Desk IANS, 17 Aug, 2016 11:17 AM
  • Alia More Successful Than I Imagined, Says Mahesh Bhatt
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt says he is proud of his daughter Alia Bhatt's work and feels she must taste failure as well.
 
In her five-year career, Alia has garnered rave reviews for her acting and also got commercial success with films like Highway, 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Kapoor and Sons, Udta Punjab, barring Shaandaar that did not do well.
 
"It's good. She (Alia) should taste failure. She is just a human being like everybody else," Mr Bhatt told.
 
The Saaransh helmer looks at the work of his 23-year-old daughter with pride.
 
"She has evolved from a reasonably good talented beginner to an extraordinary actor in Udta Punjab. She has nailed it in that film. I wonder where this emotional intelligence is coming from. Alia staggered me in Udta Punjab," the 67-year-old filmmaker said.
 
 
Nowadays, quite a few Bollywood actresses are going to the West to explore new options.
 
When asked if he would be okay with Alia going to Hollywood, Mr Bhatt said he will be a supportive father.
 
"She is an adult who is far more successful than I would have ever imagined her to be at this age. She is the master of her own life. She is the captain of her ship. She can do whatever what she chooses to do, I will walk with her, help and applaud her," he said.
 
The Arth director is excited about his upcoming TV show Naamkarann, of which he is the creative writer.

MORE Bollywood ARTICLES

Can Watch 'Thithi' Any Number Of Times: Anurag Kashyap

Can Watch 'Thithi' Any Number Of Times: Anurag Kashyap
He says that he has watched the film three times and can still see it “any number of times”.

Can Watch 'Thithi' Any Number Of Times: Anurag Kashyap

Richa Chadha starts shooting for 'Love Sonia'

Richa Chadha starts shooting for 'Love Sonia'
Actress Richa Chadha began shooting for David Womark's Indo-American production titled "Love Sonia" here on Friday.

Richa Chadha starts shooting for 'Love Sonia'

Watch: Sushmita Sen’s Speech For Her Daughters At Their Annual Function

Sushmita Sen was overwhelmed to give a speech at the annual function of her daughters school.

Watch: Sushmita Sen’s Speech For Her Daughters At Their Annual Function

I Stand By Her In All Her Legal Battles: Kangana's Father

I Stand By Her In All Her Legal Battles: Kangana's Father
Actress Kangana Ranaut is undergoing a legal battle with actor Hrithik Roshan and her father Amardeep Ranaut says that she has shown courage in every sphere of her life and he is proud of her.

I Stand By Her In All Her Legal Battles: Kangana's Father

Promise Me You’ll Give Me ‘Kandha’ When I Die: Sarabjit’s Sister Dalbir To Randeep Hooda

Promise Me You’ll Give Me ‘Kandha’ When I Die: Sarabjit’s Sister Dalbir To Randeep Hooda
Dalbir Kaur wants actor Randeep Hooda, who portrays her brother Sarabjit Singh in 'Sarbjit', to offer his shoulder to carry her body when she dies.

Promise Me You’ll Give Me ‘Kandha’ When I Die: Sarabjit’s Sister Dalbir To Randeep Hooda

Every Sportsperson In Indian Olympic Contingent Is A Superstar: Salman Khan

Every Sportsperson In Indian Olympic Contingent Is A Superstar: Salman Khan
Aiming to put the spotlight on athletes and energise fans to motivate them to be at their best, Salman has started a campaign to introduce the players with a tweet. 

Every Sportsperson In Indian Olympic Contingent Is A Superstar: Salman Khan