Alia Bhatt is currently receiving love for her performance in Vasan Bala's Jigra co-starring Vedang Raina. She is one of the top actresses in the industry today and has a fan base of millions. Alia has many friends in the industry but her best friend has always been her sister Shaheen Bhatt and her social media feed is proof.
Recently, the actress went on Kareena Kapoor Khan's talk show What Women Want and talked about her evolving approach to supporting Shaheen through her mental health journey. Shaheen is a writer and mental health advocate. She has spoken extensively about her struggles with depression, which began at a young age.
Alia on Shaheen Bhatt's mental health journey
Alia said, "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 recalled that Shaheen was clinically diagnosed with depression and shared that the symptoms of her condition began to manifest at a young age.
The two share a very special bond, they are often spotted together at lunches, dinners, and premieres. Shaheen was the one who shared many inside pictures from Alia-Ranbir's intimate wedding.
Professional front
On the work front, Alia Bhatt is set to star in Yash Raj Films' production Alpha, directed by Shiv Rawail, which also features Sharvari Wagh in a leading role. Promoted as the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe, Alpha is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025.
Alia also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War co-starring her husband, Ranbir Kapoor, and Vicky Kaushal.