Top 70 Alia Bhatt Quotes

We are not a typical family that goes for a movie on Sunday or has dinner together every night. But we are strong as the Great Wall of China. Nothing can stop us from supporting one another and enduring each other’s pain as well.

I think my confidence stems from my honesty. I’m brutally honest – about everything and even myself. I tell it as I think it. I’m not politically correct. I’m definitely not diplomatic. I get bashed up for what I say, but I don’t know any other way.

Whenever I like a new song, I play it on loop and dance to it. That’s my therapy.

In reality, I’m very restless, and I get bored very easily. It’s the same with my career: I need to outperform myself with every film.

I always wanted to act, but it was not because of the influence of my family. I just wanted to act since I was four! I used to watch a lot of movies. One of the things that attracted me were the songs picturised on ‘Govinda’ and Karisma Kapoor, who would dance in the middle of the street!

As actors, we are always playing other characters. It’s so exhausting and time consuming to figure them out, so when you get the time to be yourself, you should take it.

A role needs a certain tone, so your own tone also changes. It’s not like I lock myself up in a room to get into the zone. It is based on what I am feeling, because the minute you try too much, weird things happen. Of course, for an intense role you need some silence, and you need to do a lot of thinking.

Even at 30 or 40, if something doesn’t do well, it still hurts. If I pinch someone, the pain is going to be the same whether the person is young or old.

Even though I try not to overthink and dress the way I want to, I admit that there’s way too much pressure on female actors to look good. I’m well aware that I don’t have the perfect body type. I’m constantly struggling with myself to achieve the perfect body.

My favourite movie of all-time is ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.’ I love Kate Winslet.

I am a very private person. I don’t like to talk about things till someone asks about them.

Our films are changing so people across the world can see them – when ‘Highway’ premiered at the Berlin Film Festival, a Polish lady said to me, ‘It has a strong message for women.’ So it’s good to know our films are connecting universally.

It’s important that the director and actor have good chemistry, and not just the actors.

I work out with Pilates – it’s a great workout for body alignment. I work out every day with once a week break. I mix it with weight training and cardio.

It’s important that the director and actor have good chemistry, and not just the actors.

In reality, I’m very restless, and I get bored very easily. It’s the same with my career: I need to outperform myself with every film.

I always wanted to act, but it was not because of the influence of my family. I just wanted to act since I was four! I used to watch a lot of movies. One of the things that attracted me were the songs picturised on ‘Govinda’ and Karisma Kapoor, who would dance in the middle of the street!

My dad is too cute. Every morning, he sends me one motivational quote. I have a folder full of all his quotes.

I’m here to be an actor who wants to be remembered for her roles and her films rather than her looks.

After ‘Student Of The Year,’ when I played that baby-doll, diva character, I knew I would be stereotyped, and I wanted to break that image of me. I loved that role, but I don’t want to be attached to one particular genre, so ‘Highway’ was a blessing in disguise.

Whenever I see a mirror, I just look at myself, or when I see my own reflection, I quickly take a look; I won’t lie about that. But when I am in front of the camera, it’s just the character, not me.

I cry when I don’t get food on time. I am not cranky but have the heart of a child. I cry and laugh at most times. I have the sensitivity of a child.

I didn’t have any fixed goals when I joined the film industry. I don’t particularly feel ‘successful,’ but I am grateful that my career is going well.

Failure worries me; nobody wants to fail. There is a fear that one day, films will not come my way, or if someone doesn’t watch your film, that is a worrying point. It is unpredictable in the industry.

I totally have the ability to laugh at myself. I don’t think one should take oneself seriously, ever. As long as you are not hurting my sentiments by revealing personal details or talking badly about my family, I’m absolutely fine.

I grew up thinking that it’s okay to be sad, angry, and express your emotions. I have also banged doors and fought, as I have seen my mom do that when she would fight with my dad. Everything that I’ve learnt is from them, so I’ve never struggled to express myself.

Competitive feeling means you want do do good work. You can’t lie about wanting to be on top. There is no reason for me to be insecure at this time. I would be insecure if I was sitting at home doing nothing, but I am in films now, and that’s where I always wanted to be.

I think my confidence stems from my honesty. I’m brutally honest – about everything and even myself. I tell it as I think it. I’m not politically correct. I’m definitely not diplomatic. I get bashed up for what I say, but I don’t know any other way.

I think the success that I have is due to hard work and destiny. It is important to stay grounded and not take things for granted.

I cry when I don’t get food on time. I am not cranky but have the heart of a child. I cry and laugh at most times. I have the sensitivity of a child.

Smell is something that attracts me instantly. So if the guy smells nice, there is an instant attraction.

A role needs a certain tone, so your own tone also changes. It’s not like I lock myself up in a room to get into the zone. It is based on what I am feeling, because the minute you try too much, weird things happen. Of course, for an intense role you need some silence, and you need to do a lot of thinking.

I’m almost a feminist and believe if a girl wants to do something, she should be able to do it in the same way that a man is able to, which is sometimes a problem in our country.

I am very happy to be working with so many talented directors and writers, who are penning scripts that are interesting for me.

I use only men’s perfumes. I change my perfumes every month.

The photographers are always around. Wherever I go, they start clicking incessantly. I am always like, ‘At least give me a heads-up, as, many times, I look so disheveled. What will people think?’

I get a lot of advice from my dad about how I should be as a human being, but as an actor, I think he’ll give me advice once I’m doing a film for him.

Every month, every week, something new excites me. I’m finding my niche as to what suits me the best. I am a young girl, and if I am just running around in a jeans and a T-shirt, that’s a lot of life lost.

I think the success that I have is due to hard work and destiny. It is important to stay grounded and not take things for granted.

It took me a while to get over ‘Highway’. I started living the character of ‘Veera’ very closely. I don’t think I would be able to give so much to a character the way I did with her.

For me, changing my physical appearance for a character is never a problem. If I have to look a certain way for a role, I just do it.

I am very happy to be working with so many talented directors and writers, who are penning scripts that are interesting for me.

My favourite movie of all-time is ‘Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind.’ I love Kate Winslet.

Why should I crowd the world with my opinions? Live and let live. That’s it. Let people have their own opinions, and you just keep yours to yourself. There are too many opinions – some unnecessary, some great, some ridiculously stupid – so I think I rather not say anything and keep my opinions to myself.

Whatever you do, do with determination. You have one life to live; do your work with passion and give your best. Whether you want to be a chef, doctor, actor, or a mother, be passionate to get the best result.

Every month, every week, something new excites me. I’m finding my niche as to what suits me the best. I am a young girl, and if I am just running around in a jeans and a T-shirt, that’s a lot of life lost.

I don’t find these technical things like flowers and chocolates romantic at all. I think Valentine’s Day makes no sense.

There are times I try to look older. And then there are times I look too young.

I am expressive but secretive about my emotions.

I don’t mind sitting at home for six months if there’s no film that I want to do.

I am expressive but secretive about my emotions.

I don’t mind sitting at home for six months if there’s no film that I want to do.

Even though I try not to overthink and dress the way I want to, I admit that there’s way too much pressure on female actors to look good. I’m well aware that I don’t have the perfect body type. I’m constantly struggling with myself to achieve the perfect body.

Why should I crowd the world with my opinions? Live and let live. That’s it. Let people have their own opinions, and you just keep yours to yourself. There are too many opinions – some unnecessary, some great, some ridiculously stupid – so I think I rather not say anything and keep my opinions to myself.

I think your first gut feeling is the correct feeling.