8 Fascinating Facts About Alia Bhatt You Didn't Know

Did you know Alia was often called 'aloo', the Hindi word for 'potato', by her friends and family growing up?

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Alia's acting debut wasn't with 'Student of the Year', but at the age of six in the 1999 film 'Sangharsh'!

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Alia's breakthrough role in 'Student of the Year' saw her competing against 400 other candidates. And she was only 18!

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For her roles in 'Udta Punjab' and 'Raazi', Alia underwent intense periods of practice, including learning Morse code and weapon training.

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Alia has a unique way to deal with pre-release jitters. She allows herself five days of anxiety before making herself move on.

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Alia once said if she could go back to school, she would master in organisation as she loves making plans.

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Alia's ideal last meal on earth? A super unhealthy one consisting of a burger, a pizza and a big chocolate dessert!

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Alia prefers men’s perfumes over fruity ones for women. She was introduced to Tom Ford’s scents by Arjun Kapoor.

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Alia once stole her sister Shaheen Bhatt's entire coin collection. Vintage coins from all over the world!

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Alia is a professionally trained Kathak dancer. She trained for a full year for her role in 'Kalank'.

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Did you know Alia was often called 'aloo', the Hindi word for 'potato', by her friends and family growing up?

The Nickname Story

Alia's acting debut wasn't with 'Student of the Year', but at the age of six in the 1999 film 'Sangharsh'!

The Early Debut

Alia's breakthrough role in 'Student of the Year' saw her competing against 400 other candidates. And she was only 18!

The Big Break

For her roles in 'Udta Punjab' and 'Raazi', Alia underwent intense periods of practice, including learning Morse code and weapon training.

Intense Training

Alia has a unique way to deal with pre-release jitters. She allows herself five days of anxiety before making herself move on.

Coping Mechanism

Alia once said if she could go back to school, she would master in organisation as she loves making plans.

If She Could Go Back to School

Alia's ideal last meal on earth? A super unhealthy one consisting of a burger, a pizza and a big chocolate dessert!

The Last Meal

Alia prefers men’s perfumes over fruity ones for women. She was introduced to Tom Ford’s scents by Arjun Kapoor.

The Perfume Affinity

Alia once stole her sister Shaheen Bhatt's entire coin collection. Vintage coins from all over the world!

Sister's Coin Collection

Alia is a professionally trained Kathak dancer. She trained for a full year for her role in 'Kalank'.

The Kathak Dancer