When Mahesh Bhatt said Alia made more money than him in just 2 years: 'She is not an extension of her parents'

Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is celebrating his birthday today, had once said that his 'little girl' Alia Bhatt earned more in two years than he did in his five-decade-long career. He had also recalled how Bollywood's leading lady used to moisturise his feet to get Rs 500.
When Mahesh Bhatt said Alia made more money than him in just 2 years: 'She is not an extension of her parents'

When Mahesh Bhatt said Alia made more money than him in just 2 years: 'She is not an extension of her parents'

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, daughter of filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, made her debut with Karan Johar's Student of The Year in 2012 and the rest is history! The Gangubai Kathiawadi star is one of the most sought-after actresses in the Hindi film industry. With multiple box office hits and critically acclaimed performances, Alia is arguably the leading actress right now.
Not many know that the young superstar had earned more money than her father in just two years. Yes, Mahesh Bhatt once stated that his daughter made more money than he ever did in five decades. Lauding her work ethic, the Sadak filmmaker had spoken about how his little girl has transitioned into a successful star.
“She is not an extension of her parents. She is a fire of her own. Although I was a filmmaker, we always lived on the edge of the industry. Our home was not a hub for film parties. I made films to make a living, and these are the things that have gone into Alia’s consciousness. She works with a ferocity and focus, but she also has deep empathy,” he told Elle magazine.
He added, "The world is full of spectators because it takes a lot of courage to be a performer. I have great respect for those who make films, take whatever comes their way, and then get up and start all over again. This is especially true for those who scale the dizzying heights of success when they’re so young. One minute Alia was the little girl who was putting cream on daddy’s feet for ₹500, and in two years she had made more money than I ever did in my 50 years as a filmmaker."
Currently, currently riding high on the mega box-office success of the Brahmastra Part 1: Shiva. Helmed by Ayan Mukerji, the fantasy adventure epic also starred her husband Ranbir Kapoor.
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