Alia Bhatt, who was last seen lighting up the screen in Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Ranii Ki Prem Kahaani (2023), shares a deep bond with her sister, Shaheen Bhatt, who has been open about her battle with depression. Shaheen, a writer and mental health advocate, has spoken extensively about her struggles with depression, which began at a young age. In a candid conversation on What Women Want, hosted by Kareena Kapoor Khan, Alia opened up about her evolving approach to supporting Shaheen through her mental health journey.
Reflecting on her sister’s experience, Alia revealed that her way of comforting Shaheen has changed over time. Initially, she would encourage Shaheen to engage in various activities, believing it might help. But as time went on, Alia came to understand that dealing with depression is far from a “quick fix.” She emphasized that her role now is to simply be there for her sister without any pressure or expectations.
“She has been living with it for a very long time, moving and powering through life. I have great admiration for the way she does it, but now my response to her is that I just want her to be able to talk to me. I don’t expect her to say something immediately. All she needs is to sit next to her and hear her,” Alia shared, offering insight into the deeply personal bond the sisters share.
On the professional front, Alia is gearing up for her next big release, Alpha, the first female-led film in Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe, set to hit theaters on December 25, 2025. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film also stars Sharvari. Additionally, Alia is working on Love & War, alongside her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal. The power couple, who married in April 2022, are also parents to nearly two-year-old daughter Raha, adding a special dimension to Alia’s personal and professional life.
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt can be seen alongside Vedang Raina in Vasan Bala’s Jigra.
The film follows the protagonist’s fight to protect her brother. It earned Rs 4.25 crore on its opening day across all languages in India, according to early estimates from Sacnilk. Most of this revenue came from the Hindi version, which made Rs 4.2 crore, while the Telugu version brought in just Rs 5 lakh. The film had an overall Hindi occupancy of 20.13% on Friday. Data from Sacnilk shows that night shows were the most popular, with a 32.19% occupancy. Morning shows had a 10.48% occupancy, afternoon shows reached 19.17%, and evening shows had 18.66%.
News18 gave the film 4.6 stars. An excerpt from the review read, “Even at 2 hours 35 minutes, Jigra makes for an exhilarating ride. It rarely drops pace and keeps you engaged throughout the narrative. The final jailbreak sequence in the second half will push you toward the edge of your seat and leave you biting your nails. You’ll find yourself wishing and hoping and your heart beating for a bloody and bruised Satya to win against the whole world against all odds. And the background score by Achint Thakkar is like an icing on the cake. The new-age rendition of Phoolon Ka Taron Ka that punctuates the narrative now and then truly tugs at the heartstrings.”
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