Published By: Sayan Paul

5 Alia Bhatt performances that show how versatile actress she is

Alia Bhatt, a spontaneous and incredibly talented actress who is also a heartthrob of millions around the world.

Alia Bhatt is considered as one of the most prominent actresses in Bollywood. From Shanaya Singhania in 'Student Of The Year' to Gangubai in 'Gangubai Kathiawadi', Alia has come really a long way and shown her wide range as an actress. Along with her beauty, charming personality and versatile acting skills, she has also a great quality of choosing the most perfect script for her. Here, let's take a look at five of her best performances till date.

  1. Highway: Written and directed by Imtiaz Ali, 'Highway' is a brilliant road drama that explores several aspects of human emotions and psychology. In this movie, Alia Bhatt played the role of Veera Tripathi, a young lady who suffers from Stockholm Syndrome, and develops a bond with her kidnapper. The film is extremely heart-warming and the way Alia pulled off each and every subtle emotion of the character on screen, is truly commendable.
  2. Udta Punjab: This Abhishek Chaubey directorial venture talks about the sensitive issue of drug abuse in Punjab in a very brilliant cinematic manner. Alia played the role of a naive Bihari girl who wants to become a hockey player but gets trapped in the world of drug addiction. Be it the perfect Bihari accent, body language or expressions, she portrayed the character with utmost honesty, maturity and perfection.
  3. Dear Zindagi: A movie that teaches us how to fight with all the challenges and lead a happy life with whatever we have, 'Dear Zindagi' is definitely one of the most important film in Alia Bhatt's filmography. Her portrayal of Kaira, a young lady who is trying very hard to deal with emotional struggles and finally seeks help from a therapist, is something that will leave you spellbound. Also, the chemistry between Alia Bhatt and Shahrukh Khan in this movie is beautiful and heart-wrenching.
  4. Raazi: Set in the period of Indo-Pak war in 1971, 'Raazi' is a brilliant spy thriller that tells the story of an undercover RAW agent named Sehmat Khan who gets married into a Pakistani family to get some secret information. Alia effortlessly got under the skin of Sehmat and stunned everyone with her brilliant portrayal of this strong, powerful and unconventional woman on screen.
  5. Gully Boy: Although the movie primarily talks about Murad (played by Ranveer Singh) and his journey to become a globally celebrated star, Alia Bhatt as Safeena is also a highlight of the movie. She effortlessly depicted the intense, bold and funny nature of Safeena on screen. Also, her on-screen chemistry with Ranveer Singh is adorable and will definitely bring a smile to your face.
So, which is your most favourite performance by Alia Bhatt?