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Alia Bhatt has become one of the leading actors in Indian cinema today. Her influence extends beyond the country's borders, earning her a spot on TIME's '100 most influential people of 2024' list at the age of 30.
Director Tom Harper, who collaborated with Alia on her debut film "Heart of Stone," praised her in the magazine, labeling her as a "truly international star." In her approach to work, she displays grace: focused, receptive to ideas, and unafraid to take artistic risks. One of the standout moments in the film arose from an improvisation where she seamlessly captured the emotional essence," Tom wrote.
Responding to the news, Alia shared her gratitude on Instagram, stating, "Feeling privileged to be included in the #TIME100 @time. Appreciation to dear #TomHarper for your incredibly kind words." In the previous year, Alia received numerous significant accolades, notably securing her first National Film Award for her role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi'. Additionally, she marked her debut in Hollywood with the movie 'Heart of Stone' in 2023.