Highway, Udta Punjab, Darlings: Five times Alia Bhatt redefined the Indian film heroine
Alia Bhatt is undisputedly the best actor we have in the country right now. With the success of her latest release 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', Alia has again proved her mettle as an actor. Fans just can't stop gushing over the feisty and fabulous Rani Chatterjee. Over the years, Alia has not only broken the glass sealing with her exceptional acting prowess but also worked on some unconventional projects.
Right from her second film, Alia has always given us some path breaking performances, different from one after the other proving what an actor of her league can do with ease and effortlessness. Here are some performances of the actor that define her as the true Indian film heroine.
'Highway'
Only in her second film 'Highway', Alia risked something that many actors don’t. She was vulnerable, sincere and gave the most honest performance that no actress her age ever gave. It is still considered as one of the biggest breakthroughs of her career. The film also starred Randeep Hooda in the lead role.
'Udta Punjab'
Alia Bhatt took everyone by surprise when she played the role of a migrant Bihari labourer in Abhishek Chaubey's 'Udta Punjab'. She not only looked unrecognisable with her de-glam look but also impressed one and all with her brilliant performance in the film. The film also starred Shahid Kapoor, Diljit Dosanjh and Kareena Kapoor Khan in lead roles.
'Gully Boy'
It would be totally safe to say that Alia Bhatt stole the show as Safeena in Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy'. While the movie narrated the story of Ranveer Singh who played a rapper living in the slums, finding his way to the top, Alia played his girlfriend who held an equally significant role even though not making big changes, but representing so much about people we might not know a lot about.
'Gangubai Kathiawadi'
Alia Bhatt delivered a stellar performance as the Mafia Queen of Mumbai Gangubai Kathiawadi in the Sanjay Leela Bhansali directorial. In an actor’s career, there is this one film which truly defines them - Gangubai Kathiawadi was one such film for Alia that created the loudest stir. It also starred Vijay Raaz, Shantanu Maheshwari and others in key roles.
'Darlings'
In her maiden production venture, Alia Bhatt gave us something which no one anticipated. As Badru, Alia again proved why she always pushes the envelope with her daring choices. The Jasmeet K Reen directorial also starred Vijay Varma and Shefali Shah in lead roles. It received positive reviews from the audience and the critics alike.