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From Raazi to Jigra, 5 times Alia Bhatt proved she can lead from the front
As Alia Bhatt birthday approaches, it’s the right time to pen down the films she led on her shoulders. From Raazi and Darlings to Jigraa, here are five female-centric films Alia Bhatt has nailed with her skills.
14 March,2025 07:20 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
‘Despite Rs 21 crore fee, Kareena Kapoor couldn't afford security or a driver’
Akashdeep Sabir, who was asked about pay parity, took Saif Ali Khan's stabbing incident as an example and pointed out that Kareena Kapoor couldn't afford a watchman or driver
03 February,2025 04:44 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Hansal Mehta can't stop praising Alia Bhatt's Jigra, calls it good filmmaking
Jigra, which was released in theatres in October, did not work at the box office. However, it has now managed to gain quite a fan following among the OTT audience
08 December,2024 08:52 AM IST | Mumbai | ANI
Sheeba Sabir originally had a lip-to-lip kiss with Dharmendra in Rocky Aur Rani
Sheeba Sabir gets candid in an interview with Mid-day.com about initially being approached for a liplock with Dharmendra in ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, and why it did not materialise
22 November,2024 08:58 AM IST | Mumbai | Oshin Fernandes
Singham Again vs Bhool Bhulaiyaa 3: Do toxic fan clubs steer movie success?
Many say a smear campaign sank Alia Bhatt’s Jigra. Should Singham Again watch out?
27 October,2024 09:04 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
Vasan Bala deletes X account after backlash following Jigra release
Vasan Bala had been sharing posts and replying to comments until a day ago; however, now all of the responses have turned into blank boxes
20 October,2024 01:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Vasan Bala breaks silence over controversies around Alia Bhatt's Jigra
Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra has been embroiled in controversies ever since its release on October 11. Now, director Vasan Bala has opened up about the same
18 October,2024 03:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Did Alia Bhatt try to hide empty seats at ‘Jigra’ screening? Netizens think so
While 'Jigra' received mixed reviews despite Alia’s stellar performance, her idea of damage control by positing positive takes on the film has led to even more damage
16 October,2024 10:07 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Alia Bhatt charged 3 times more than Jigra’s opening day collection at BO
Alia Bhatt, who has proven her acting mettle with films like ‘Highway’, ‘Darlings’, and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ among others, received mixed reactions for her latest release 'Jigra'
16 October,2024 06:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Divya Khosla questions Karan Johar over use of 'derogatory language'
Divya Khosla has stirred up controversy with her Instagram Story criticizing Alia Bhatt’s new film Jigra and openly feuding with co-producer Karan Johar
16 October,2024 01:31 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent