Alia Bhatt talks about what contributed most to her international appeal and recognition

Alia Bhatt recently walked the red carpet for the Met Gala 2024. The actor also appeared in the Hollywood film Heart of Stone, starring Gal Gadot.

Alia Bhatt has made a name for herself as an entrepreneur and fashion icon in addition to being a successful actor. In a recent interview with the Economic Times, the actor discussed the key decisions that have contributed most to her international appeal and recognition. (Also read: Alia shows love to Varun Dhawan’s daughter: ‘Another girl who is going to…’)

Alia Bhatt opens up about her career choices
When asked what factors helped her transition from a Bollywood actor to an international personality, Alia replied, “It’s difficult to pinpoint what factors worked. I believe that international appeal transcends language and boundaries. For me, the answer is emotion, which spans great distances. When I consume Korean, Malayalam, or German content, I am not concerned with the language. I’m drawn to the basic story and emotion it conveys. Early in my career, I have been fortunate to play roles with diverse emotional depths. When I’m playing a character, I become very invested in it.

My intention is always to go for different characters, and I hope that comes across to the audience. I don’t want to be limited to a specific type of film. I challenge myself to see if I can make various types of films.”

She also stated that many people, including Abhishek Choubey, found it strange that she signed up for Udta Punjab. The actor stated that she is frequently motivated by challenges in her career. Alia concluded by stating that if audiences are given a ‘buffet of emotions’, they will instantly connect with it.

Alia Bhatt’s Met Gala 2024 appearance
Alia recently attended the Met Gala 2024 in a Sabyasachi Mukerji-designed saree. Fans praised her red carpet look. This was her second appearance at the global fashion event. She debuted at the Met Gala in 2023, wearing a stunning Prabal Gurung gown. Alia attended the Gucci Cruise show 2025 at Tate Modern in London, which was hosted by Sabato De Sarno, the creative director of the Italian luxury brand.

Alia Bhatt’s next project is Jigra, a home-produced film co-starring Vedang Raina. She also stars in Love and War alongside Sanjay Leela Bhansali.