Alia Bhatt wasn't Imtiaz Ali's first choice for Highway, director says 'since it was a mature subject'
1 year ago

Alia Bhatt wasn't Imtiaz Ali's first choice for Highway, director says 'since it was a mature subject'

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Alia Bhatt's career took a big surge after the release of Highway. Highway was directed by Imtiaz Ali and now the filmmaker has opened up on why he chose Alia for the lead role. By the end, everyone was like nobody else could do this role but Alia,'' the director added. On the other hand, Alia Bhatt has several big projects in her kitty including Jigra, Love and War, Takht, The Huntress, Jee Le Zaraa, and Baiju Bawra.

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Alia Bhatt was scared to do Highway, Mahesh Bhatt convinced her: Imtiaz Ali
1 week, 2 days ago

Alia Bhatt was scared to do Highway, Mahesh Bhatt convinced her: Imtiaz Ali

India Today  

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali recently shared an interesting anecdote about the making of his film Highway. Ali revealed that it was veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt who convinced his daughter, actor Alia Bhatt, to take on the role in the movie. In a conversation for the podcast Game Changers, Ali mentioned that Mahesh Bhatt played a crucial role in Alia's decision to …

When Alia Bhatt took the Highway early in career, chose a path less travelled
1 week, 4 days ago

When Alia Bhatt took the Highway early in career, chose a path less travelled

India Today  

Thirteen years ago, Bollywood was gearing up for the big break of three fresh faces. But one thing is undeniable - she was willing to take risks early on, something even established stars often shy away from. Female actors, in particular, often face more scrutiny over their looks than their acting chops, leading them to pick films backed by big …

Imtiaz Ali opens up on completing 20 years in cinema, Highway re-releasing in theatres: A dream run
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Imtiaz Ali opens up on completing 20 years in cinema, Highway re-releasing in theatres: A dream run

Hindustan Times  

Two decades of creating cult classics such as Jab We Met and Love Aaj Kal, and yet, filmmaker Imtiaz Ali describes his journey in showbiz as unreal. As he marks 20 years in the film industry since his debut with Socha Na Tha, he humbly reflects, “It’s a dream run,” adding, “I never would have expected to be here. I …

Alia Bhatt-Starrer 'Highway' All Set To Re-Release On International Women's Day
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Alia Bhatt-Starrer 'Highway' All Set To Re-Release On International Women's Day

ABP News  

Imtiaz Ali and Sajid Nadiadwala’s 'Highway', a film that continues to be a milestone in Indian cinema, is set to re-release this Women’s Day. The film not only cemented Alia Bhatt’s position as one of the leading actresses in the industry but also earned a special place in the hearts of audiences for its raw storytelling and powerful performances. Speaking …

Imtiaz Ali fired a crew member from Highway set: He was trying to be around Alia
4 months ago

Imtiaz Ali fired a crew member from Highway set: He was trying to be around Alia

India Today  

Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali spoke about the safety of women on film sets during his appearance at the ongoing International Film Festival of India in Goa. He recalled firing a crew member from the set of his film Highway due to inappropriate behaviour towards Alia Bhatt, who played the lead role. Actresses are really safe on sets now," Imtiaz assured, adding, …

Before Gangubai Kathiawadi, Highway paved the way for Alia Bhatt. On Monday Masala
3 years, 1 month ago

Before Gangubai Kathiawadi, Highway paved the way for Alia Bhatt. On Monday Masala

India Today  

Alia Bhatt will be seen portraying a powerful role in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Gangubai Kathiawadi. Alia Bhatt might have made her acting debut with Karan Johar's Student Of The Year in 2012, but she established herself as an actor with her second film, Highway. Alia Bhatt's Veera was a wild child in Highway - with unkempt hair and …

Highway turns 5: Imtiaz Ali's road movie explored how bondage and freedom are inextricably linked to travel
6 years, 1 month ago

Highway turns 5: Imtiaz Ali's road movie explored how bondage and freedom are inextricably linked to travel

Firstpost  

It does not take a while for an Imtiaz Ali film to hit the road. Imtiaz’s 2014 road movie Highway, that completes five years today on 21 February, and stars Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda, projected the ideas of ‘bondage’ and ‘freedom’ in fresh light. Buoyed down by social conditioning and the perception of being a ‘rich girl’, she breaks …

Alia Bhatt moves on to next generation of co-stars
10 years, 3 months ago

Alia Bhatt moves on to next generation of co-stars

India TV News  

Mumbai: Having worked with most of the A-listers from her own generation of actors, including Sidharth Malhotra, Varun Dhawan and Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt has now moved to the next elder generation. In her next two releases, to be directed by Vikas Bahl and Ayan Mukerjee, Alia is paired with Shahid Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor, respectively. Though she is tight-lipped …

Imtiaz wasn't sure about Alia Bhatt, I requested him to cast her in Highway: Karan Johar
10 years, 3 months ago

Imtiaz wasn't sure about Alia Bhatt, I requested him to cast her in Highway: Karan Johar

Firstpost  

Karan Johar says he requested Imtiaz Ali to cast Alia Bhatt in ‘Highway’, which required a mature performance in the lead role. Panaji: Karan Johar says he requested Imtiaz Ali to cast Alia Bhatt in ‘Highway’, which required a mature performance in the lead role. The ‘Koffee With Karan’ host recalled how excitedly Alia had called him after getting the …

Highway is my best film so far: Imtiaz Ali
11 years ago

Highway is my best film so far: Imtiaz Ali

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker, comes across as one of the more humble filmmakers in Bollywood. Recently, trade analyst Taran Adarsh had raised his doubts over Imtiaz’ film,, saying, "Imtiaz would not go a long way with his Highway". The Rockstar filmmaker, during his recent Delhi visit, on being asked for a response, said, "This ­person, who you just named, should go on his …

'Highway' is Imtiaz Ali's attempt to have more elbow room
11 years ago

'Highway' is Imtiaz Ali's attempt to have more elbow room

India TV News  

New Delhi: Imtiaz Ali says he braced himself for a free fall while working on his experimental road drama ‘Highway' but the director is happy that the risk has paid off. The director, who turned producer for ‘Highway' with his Window Seat Films, says the project was his attempt to have more creative freedom.“With ‘Highway' I was trying to plant …

Highway review: Alia Bhatt shines in a terrific film
11 years, 1 month ago

Highway review: Alia Bhatt shines in a terrific film

Firstpost  

Having liked Jab We Met, rolled my eyes through Love Aaj Kal and despised Rockstar, my faith in director Imtiaz Ali had mostly faded. There’s another really funny bit when Veera pops in an English music CD in Mahabir’s truck and starts break dancing on the highway. The one legitimate criticism one could bring up is that Veera’s breakthrough scene …

Highway review: Alia to win your heart
11 years, 1 month ago

Highway review: Alia to win your heart

India TV News  

This ‘Highway' has similar old roads which one would avoid travelling again and again. Cast- Alia Bhatt, Randeep HoodaDirector- Imtiaz AliMusic- A.R. RahmanThe hullabaloo surrounding Imtiaz Ali's Highway that it will offer some of the versatile colours of our beautiful nation with his trademark Gen-X romance would have surely provoked you to walk into the theatres near you but what …

Alia Bhatt turns singer for Highway
11 years, 2 months ago

Alia Bhatt turns singer for Highway

Hindustan Times  

You’ve known Alia Bhatt as the cute bubbly actor from Student of the Year, who has apparently acted all grown-up in Imtiaz Ali’s soon-to-be-released Highway. In a candid conversation with us on Friday evening, Alia shared, "I think Imtiaz heard me humming a tune on the sets and he might have discussed this with Rahman sir." But, I was really …

Alia Bhatt in high spirits thanks to '2 States', 'Highway'
11 years, 10 months ago

Alia Bhatt in high spirits thanks to '2 States', 'Highway'

India TV News  

Mumbai, May 3: Alia Bhatt has wrapped up one schedule of "2 States" and is set to start the next schedule of Imtiaz Ali's "Highway" with Randeep Hooda. "In fact, I have just wrapped up the schedule of '2 states' and came back last night. I can't wait for you all to see them," she added.Apart from Maybeline, Alia also …

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