Alia Bhatt on linkup rumours: I don’t get much bothered by such stories
| Mar 15, 2018, 11:50 IST
Alia Bhatt celebrates her 25th birthday today, the actress has kitty full of projects like ‘Raazi’, ‘Brahmastra’ and ‘Gully Boy’. The actress has a hectic schedule and she is currently shooting for ‘Brahmastra’ in Bulgaria. In fact, she is set to ring in her 25th birthday today on the sets of Ayan Mukerji’s film. The actress quipped, “For me, birthdays are like just any other day. Honestly, the only reason I like birthdays is because it’s a reason to eat cake. I feel birthdays and New Years are super overrated.”
Talking about birthday celebration Alia said, “Our shoot has been very hectic, so, the cast and crew have been shooting non-stop. But Ayan is quite excited about my birthday. I guess he has been planning something like a cute little dinner. I’ve told him that there is no pressure whatsoever to celebrate. All I want is a big cake, as I have been dieting like crazy. I won’t finish it by myself, but will definitely eat at least three pieces through the day (laughs).”
Are you excited about your next ‘Raazi’? “Yes, I am, especially because a new film of mine is releasing after so long. I feel rejuvenated all over again. But with every new film, there’s also excitement and nervousness. I am also excited about ‘Raazi’, as it’s the first time that I’ve attempted to play a real-life character. The genre and space are also new for me. I am also trying to plan something fun, like putting out something [about the film] on my birthday and see people’s reactions. It has been so long, that I just want to get it out.”
When asked if the actress is going through a dream run she said, “I don’t know if it’s a ‘dream run’, but any kind of run is difficult. When you go for a run, you ought to maintain a certain pace so you don’t get tired or burn out. The idea is to outlast the race, right? You are also aware of what you are capable of, but at the same time, you have to challenge yourself too. It has definitely been a very interesting journey, but I need to challenge myself constantly and keep trying. I also want to have fun, so there is no point in overthinking it.”
Managing three films is hectic as well; this is what the actress has to say, “I don’t know; I guess I am going mad. Every time someone talks about dates and all, they are like, ‘Alia, you aren’t breathing this year’. And I am like, ‘yeah, maybe next year’ (laughs). But I am so grateful for everything. It feels good, but, at the same time, I am nervous. I hope I am able to give my 100% to each and every character. I have to keep my head on my shoulders, put my blinkers on and work hard every day.”
Talking about the linkup rumours with a businessman, the actress said, “Even I get really confused when I read such things, but I strongly believe that ‘silence is golden’. It’s not as if I am never going to have a personal life. I will and I do have one, but I feel it’s called ‘personal’ for a reason. That’s why it will always stay close to me. I am fine; people can say whatever, as I don’t get much bothered by such stories. Maybe except when you feel something really random has been written. I just hope people don’t think that this is all I am doing in life.”
Talking about birthday celebration Alia said, “Our shoot has been very hectic, so, the cast and crew have been shooting non-stop. But Ayan is quite excited about my birthday. I guess he has been planning something like a cute little dinner. I’ve told him that there is no pressure whatsoever to celebrate. All I want is a big cake, as I have been dieting like crazy. I won’t finish it by myself, but will definitely eat at least three pieces through the day (laughs).”
Are you excited about your next ‘Raazi’? “Yes, I am, especially because a new film of mine is releasing after so long. I feel rejuvenated all over again. But with every new film, there’s also excitement and nervousness. I am also excited about ‘Raazi’, as it’s the first time that I’ve attempted to play a real-life character. The genre and space are also new for me. I am also trying to plan something fun, like putting out something [about the film] on my birthday and see people’s reactions. It has been so long, that I just want to get it out.”
When asked if the actress is going through a dream run she said, “I don’t know if it’s a ‘dream run’, but any kind of run is difficult. When you go for a run, you ought to maintain a certain pace so you don’t get tired or burn out. The idea is to outlast the race, right? You are also aware of what you are capable of, but at the same time, you have to challenge yourself too. It has definitely been a very interesting journey, but I need to challenge myself constantly and keep trying. I also want to have fun, so there is no point in overthinking it.”
Managing three films is hectic as well; this is what the actress has to say, “I don’t know; I guess I am going mad. Every time someone talks about dates and all, they are like, ‘Alia, you aren’t breathing this year’. And I am like, ‘yeah, maybe next year’ (laughs). But I am so grateful for everything. It feels good, but, at the same time, I am nervous. I hope I am able to give my 100% to each and every character. I have to keep my head on my shoulders, put my blinkers on and work hard every day.”
Talking about the linkup rumours with a businessman, the actress said, “Even I get really confused when I read such things, but I strongly believe that ‘silence is golden’. It’s not as if I am never going to have a personal life. I will and I do have one, but I feel it’s called ‘personal’ for a reason. That’s why it will always stay close to me. I am fine; people can say whatever, as I don’t get much bothered by such stories. Maybe except when you feel something really random has been written. I just hope people don’t think that this is all I am doing in life.”