Alia Bhatt breaks silence on nepotism debate, says ‘I never take my work for granted’

2022 has been a milestone year for actress Alia Bhatt. Right from winning accolades for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi and Darlings to ruling over box office by delivering a soulful performance in Brahmastra, she has nailed it all with perfection.

However, life is not a bed of roses and so is true for Alia. Born to popular Indian film director Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan, she often battles with nepotism charges various people in the society. Though many a times, she has refrained from answering such questions, the starlet has now clearly spoken about her privileges without showing any discomfort.

In an interview with Harper's Bazaar Arabia, the 30-year-old said, “It has come up a lot in conversation over the last couple of years. The long and short of it is, I empathise. I understand that it’s possibly been easier for me to get through the door than maybe the next person. And I compare my dreams to another person’s dreams: no dream is bigger or smaller, or more intense. Everybody’s dreams are the same, everybody’s desires are the same. So, I completely understand where that conversation comes from. The only thing I can say is that I acknowledge the fact that I have gotten that head start. I acknowledge the fact that I do have that privilege, which is why I give 100 per cent every day and I never take my work for granted. The only thing I can do is keep my head down and keep working.”

On the personal front, Alia married actor Ranbir Kapoor in April last year. The celebrity couple welcomed their first child, named Raha, on November 6, last year. Workwise, Bhatt will next be seen in the film Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, alongside actor Ranveer Singh, in the lead role. She will also make her Hollywood debut this year by the Netflix film, Heart Of Stone.