"A Relationship Is Not an Achievement": Alia Bhatt on Love, Life, and Work

Alia Bhatt is one of the biggest stars of Bollywood. And at just 26 years old, she's not ready to stop. In fact, she's just beginning what seems to be a long and successful career trajectory. But the young actor is very guarded with her words to the media (understandably), and that has always left us clamouring for her actual thoughts. 

 

Alia recently opened up a little about life, movies, and more in an interview with The Hindustan Times, and she spoke about her love for the entertainment industry, and the fact that she's got three films lined up for this year. "It’s the first time that I am doing many things. It’s the first time I’ve worked with Zoya Akhtar, which is a big deal for me. Also, it’s the first time that I’ve done a film like Kalank, which is a period epic drama through which I am entering this world of dance, costumes and layered acting which I have never tapped into before. It’s a very different world. Then, Brahmastra is a supernatural world. It may be set in the present but the world is very new. So, I will have a lot of firsts in 2019, as there are no templates for any of my films," she said. 

 

Alia then went on to bust the myth that she's unaware of the business side of her industry: "People may not believe it but I am very interested and tuned into the trade aspect of films. It’s like the mathematics of film-making. So, you may understand the creative part but the business is what matters ultimately. At the same time, I am not delusional and have my own expectations from films. I am also aware that trade world also has certain expectations in general, but I am sure even the trade will understand what the capabilities are of a type A or a type B film," she said. 

 

On being asked about her relationship with Ranbir taking over the better part of 2018, the actor shared her honest thoughts, "Yes, there was too much [focus] on the personal life, and honestly, I have never had my personal life getting spoken about so much. Earlier, these talks were very upar upar se but this year, it suddenly became all about that. Such talks don’t bother me, but I don’t like talking about it is because somehow, it then diverts all the attention, and that’s what it all becomes about. It’s not as if a relationship is an achievement. It is just a part – and a very important part – of my life. It’s seamless as well as beautiful, and should be celebrated when it has to be. Right now, it should just be left on its own and kind of kept in a corner where it can stay safe and warm." 

We can't help but marvel at this poised, intelligent, and super mature actor!