Alia Bhatt lauds Indian Para-athletes' stellar performance: “4 medals are home"

In a remarkable display of skill and determination, Indian para-athletes have made the nation proud at the Paris Paralympics 2024. Avani Lekhara, Mona Agarwal, Manish Narwal, and Preeti Pal have secured medals for India, with Avani Lekhara and Manish Narwal winning gold and silver respectively in shooting events.

Avani Lekhara defended her Paralympic gold in the Women's 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1, while debutant Mona Agarwal won bronze. Manish Narwal secured silver in the men's 10m air pistol SH1, and Preeti Pal made history with bronze in the Women's T25-100m, becoming the first Indian para-athlete to achieve this feat at the Paris Paralympics 2024.

Earlier, Bollywood stars, including Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonali Bendre, Rakul Preet Singh, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sonu Sood, have also joined in the celebrations, praising the dedication and hard work of the para-athletes.
Joining the list, Alia Bhatt, took to social media to congratulate and celebrate the achievements of these remarkable athletes in an Instagram story, expressing her joy, saying, "Congratulations, stars! 4 medals are home!"

On the work front, Alia Bhatt is currently immersed in the production of her upcoming spy thriller, 'Alpha,' alongside actress Sharvari Wagh. The duo is shooting in the picturesque valleys of Kashmir, where they recently shared a glimpse of their film set on social media. In a charming photo, they are seen standing arm-in-arm, forming a heart shape, with a backdrop of misty pine trees that enhances the enchanting atmosphere of the scene.

Alia, dressed in a cream jacket, and Sharvari in a chic black leather jacket, perfectly complement the stunning natural beauty surrounding them. The post was affectionately captioned, “Love, ALPHA,” capturing the essence of their camaraderie and the film's theme.
Directed by Shiv Rawail, 'Alpha' is a significant addition to the YRF Spy Universe, which has previously featured successful franchises like Shah Rukh Khan's 'Pathaan,' Salman Khan's 'Tiger,' and Hrithik Roshan's 'War.' As the first look of the film gains traction online, excitement continues to build among fans eager to see how Alia and Sharvari will contribute to this action-packed genre.


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