Actor Alia Bhatt opens up about pushing her limits with high-octane action in Alpha, working alongside Sharvari, Bobby Deol, Anil Kapoor, overcoming injuries on set, and why she believes films should never be classified by gender. During her promotional events in multiple cities, she also reflects on her viral appearance on India’s Got Latent and the fun of stepping into an unfiltered
space. IBNS-TWF correspondent Souvik Ghosh tracks…
Q. How fun was it to shoot Alpha?A. It was a lot of fun, honestly, though it also involved a great deal of hard work. Both Sharvari and I were doing something of this nature for the first time. It was a huge opportunity and a dream come true to perform action sequences on this scale. We underwent extensive training to pull off the scenes. Alpha is a full-on entertainer that audiences will enjoy.
Q. How was your experience working with veterans Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor?
A. Films are built on these experiences where co-actors become like a family during the months spent together on set. I cherish not only working with my co-stars but also the fun moments we shared. I had the best time working with Bobby sir, Anil sir, and Sharvari. I couldn’t have asked for a better cast.
Q. We assume you had a lot of intense scenes with Bobby Deol.
A. Bobby sir has such a towering physical presence, but I was amazed to discover how humble he is as a person. He brings so much to every scene that I don’t think he even realizes the magic he creates on camera. I believe that’s one of the most wonderful qualities an actor can have. I thoroughly enjoyed performing the action sequences with him.
Q. How do you see the future of female-led action films?
A. I think we need to stop calling them female-oriented films. Films are films, irrespective of gender. We should focus on making entertaining movies for audiences, and that should be the only way to describe them.
Q. Did you suffer any injuries while shooting the action sequences?
A. Yes, I did get injured. But as the saying goes, “No pain, no gain,” so we took it in our stride. Along with the action, the film also has plenty of songs that audiences will discover when they watch it in theatres.
Q. Your appearance on India’s Got Latent went viral. How did you convince yourself to appear on such an unfiltered show?
A. It’s not that complicated. I enjoyed the episode, and the rest doesn’t matter. It’s an amazing show, and we all love Samay (Samay Raina) for the laughter he brings to everyone. It was extremely fun.
Q. How was your experience working with veterans Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor?
A. Films are built on these experiences where co-actors become like a family during the months spent together on set. I cherish not only working with my co-stars but also the fun moments we shared. I had the best time working with Bobby sir, Anil sir, and Sharvari. I couldn’t have asked for a better cast.
Q. We assume you had a lot of intense scenes with Bobby Deol.
A. Bobby sir has such a towering physical presence, but I was amazed to discover how humble he is as a person. He brings so much to every scene that I don’t think he even realizes the magic he creates on camera. I believe that’s one of the most wonderful qualities an actor can have. I thoroughly enjoyed performing the action sequences with him.
Q. How do you see the future of female-led action films?
A. I think we need to stop calling them female-oriented films. Films are films, irrespective of gender. We should focus on making entertaining movies for audiences, and that should be the only way to describe them.
Q. Did you suffer any injuries while shooting the action sequences?
A. Yes, I did get injured. But as the saying goes, “No pain, no gain,” so we took it in our stride. Along with the action, the film also has plenty of songs that audiences will discover when they watch it in theatres.
Q. Your appearance on India’s Got Latent went viral. How did you convince yourself to appear on such an unfiltered show?A. It’s not that complicated. I enjoyed the episode, and the rest doesn’t matter. It’s an amazing show, and we all love Samay (Samay Raina) for the laughter he brings to everyone. It was extremely fun.
(Photos: Alia Bhatt Instagram / YRF)
