Alia Bhatt, the luminary of Indian cinema, embraces her 31st spring today amidst a deluge of affection from loved ones and admirers alike. The ‘Darlings’ starlet, lauded for her diverse roles and impeccable talent, has become the recipient of a multitude of birthday greetings transmitted through the vehicle of social media. A cadre of venerable personalities, including Neetu Singh, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Soni Razdan, Shaheen Bhatt, Kiara Advani, Katrina Kaif, and Zoya Akhtar, have joined the virtual bandwagon to celebrate Alia’s special day.
In the quintessential mirth of festivities, Alia orchestrated an exclusive birthday fete on Friday night at the prestigious Taj in Colaba, welcoming the presence of not only her kin but the illustrious Ambanis—Akash, Isha—and Anand Piramal as well.
The joyous occasion saw Neetu Singh, Alia’s mother-in-law, adorning Instagram stories with a beaming photo of Alia—fresh from her performance in the lauded film ‘Heart of Stone’. With a caption that read as a beacon of heartfelt sentiment, Neetu posted, “Happy birthday our sunshine…thank you for being ours…love you loads…”
Kareena Kapoor Khan, a cousin of Alia’s husband Ranbir Kapoor, illuminated Instagram stories with a hitherto unseen snapshot that captured herself and Alia in a behind-the-scenes moment. The endearing image bore a wish that resonated with regality and affection, stating, “Happy birthday to the queen of everyone’s heart…Shine beyond the stars, my darling…love you”. Alia, in prompt reciprocity, expressed her undying love for Kareena, or ‘Bebo’ as she is endearingly called, acknowledging the post as her “eternal love.”
Soni Razdan, Alia’s mother, shared an anthology of photographs that traced Alia’s journey from a cherubic child to a radiant bride. A poetic birthday note accompanied the visuals: “How much do I love thee? Let me count the ways…If I did, I know the words would quite run off the page. So let me just say it simply then. Happy Birthday my darling I love you more than you will ever know.”
Shaheen Bhatt, Alia’s elder sister, crafted a video collage replete with unseen snippets that evoked a sense of playfulness and deep bonding. Visions of shared workouts, joyous vacations, and serene sun-soaked moments punctuated the montage. The caption encapsulated the profound bond the sisters share: “My greatest gift, my best friend, my sister, my soulmate. I love you… Happy birthday my airy (definitely) scary, always wary little fairy.” Alia responded to this love-laden montage with heartfelt emojis that spoke volumes of her gratitude.
Extending the festivities beyond kin, other celebrities like Samantha Ruth Prabhu—known primarily as Samantha—added their felicitations with a note spurring Alia to keep raising the bar and sustaining excitement in the industry, to which Alia responded with warm thanks and a hug. Katrina Kaif also chimed in, wishing Alia happiness, joy, and all of life’s splendid treasures. Kiara Advani and Ananya Panday too, showered the silver screen star with birthday accolades.
Rashmika Mandanna, joined in the festival of wishes with a simple yet sincere greeting. Her connection to the Kapoor clan through the film ‘Animal’, which features Ranbir Kapoor, adds another strand to the tapestry of the Bollywood fraternity that has embraced Alia with open arms.
Alia, piloted into the limelight through her debut in the blockbuster ‘Student of the Year’ directed by Karan Johar, stepped into another realm of life as she tied the nuptial knot with fellow actor Ranbir Kapoor in April 2022. Together, they welcomed their daughter, Raha, enshrining a new chapter in their lives. As Alia looks forward to the horizon, the anticipation for her next project, ‘Jigra’, in which she also dons the mantle of producer, has steadily augmented.
The showering of love and felicitations on social media has evidenced the deep-rooted camaraderie and reverence that Alia has cultivated within the industry. As she turns a year older, the portrait of Alia Bhatt—actor, producer, and beloved family member—is adorned with the good wishes of her peers and the adoration of fans, making her birthday an illustrious celebration of life and talent.
