Alia Bhatt portrait

Alia Bhatt

Stage Name / Nickname:Aloo
Date of Birth:March 15, 1993 (Age 32)
Place of Birth:Mumbai, India
Nationality:Indian, British
Figure Measurements:34-26-34
Net Worth:₹550 crore ($65 million)
Height:5 ft 3 in (160 cm)
Education:Jamnabai Narsee School, brief stint at University of Mumbai (dropped out)
Marital Status:Married
Spouse:Ranbir Kapoor (m. 2022)
Children:Raha Kapoor (b. 2022)
Parents:Mahesh Bhatt, Soni Razdan
Siblings:Pooja Bhatt, Rahul Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt
Known For:Raazi, Gully Boy, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Brahmastra, Heart of Stone

Early Life & Education

Born on March 15, 1993 in Mumbai into the Bhatt film family, Alia is the daughter of director Mahesh Bhatt and actress Soni Razdan. She attended Jamnabai Narsee School and briefly enrolled in university before full-time acting. She made her screen debut as a child actress in Sangharsh (1999).

Career Highlights

Alia’s debut lead role in Student of the Year (2012) established her in Bollywood. She earned acclaim for Highway (2014), won the Filmfare Critics Award, and cemented her stardom with romantic blockbusters like 2 States and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. She delivered powerful performances in Udta Punjab (2016), Raazi (2018), Gully Boy (2019), winning multiple Filmfare Awards, and became a household name with Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022), which earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress and 11 Filmfare awards. She also led Brahmāstra: Part One ‑ Shiva (2022) and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023). Alia produced and starred in Darlings (2022) via her company Eternal Sunshine Productions. She debuted in Hollywood with Netflix’s Heart of Stone (2023) as tech genius Keya Dhawan. She co-produced Poacher (2023) and starred in Jigra (2024).

Works

Films & TV: Sangharsh, Student of the Year, Highway, 2 States, Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania, Kapoor & Sons, Dear Zindagi, Udta Punjab, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Raazi, Gully Boy, Kalank, Sadak 2, RRR (cameo), Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, Darlings, Heart of Stone, Poacher (producer), Jigra.

Net Worth & Business Ventures

Her net worth is estimated at ₹550 crore (~$65 million), earned through acting, brands, production, and business ventures. She earns ₹10–15 crore per film and up to ₹9 crore per endorsement. Her brand Ed‑a‑Mamma (launched 2020) was valued at ₹150 crore within a year and later rose significantly under a stake acquisition by Reliance Retail. She owns properties in Bandra and London; her Bandra bungalow is valued around ₹32 crore, and London house ₹25 crore. Her investments include Nykaa, Phool.co, StyleCracker, and SuperBottoms.

Awards & Recognition

  • National Film Award – Best Actress (Gangubai Kathiawadi)
  • Five Filmfare Awards for Highway, Udta Punjab, Raazi, Gully Boy, Gangubai Kathiawadi
  • TIME100 Impact Award (2022) and TIME 100 Most Influential Person (2024)

Personal Life & Philanthropy

Alia married actor Ranbir Kapoor in 2022 and they have a daughter, Raha, born later that year. She founded environmental initiative CoExist (2017) and her production house supports female-led stories. She is also vocal about emotional wellness and women’s empowerment. In 2025, her former manager was arrested over a financial fraud case worth ₹77 lakh involving her accounts.

Trivia

  • Sang the unplugged version of “Samjhawan” in Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania
  • Produced her first film, Darlings, released on Netflix for ₹80 crore
  • Among the youngest lead actors in YRF’s Spy Universe project Alpha (Dec 2025 release)

Upcoming Projects

  • Alpha (Dec 25, 2025): female-led spy action film in YRF Spy Universe starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari Wagh, featuring a lavish visual song number
  • Love & War (Bhansali’s epic, filming in 2025) – starring opposite Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal; intense face-off sequences planned
  • Potential international films and web shows under Eternal Sunshine Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Alia Bhatt?

A multi‑talented actress and entrepreneur, one of India’s highest-paid and most influential stars, acclaimed for roles in Raazi, Gully Boy, Gangubai Kathiawadi, and global debut in Heart of Stone.

How old is she?

She is 32 years old (born March 15, 1993).

What is her net worth?

Estimated around ₹550 crore (~$65 million) including films, endorsements, businesses, and investments.

What businesses does she run?

Founder of sustainable kidswear brand Ed‑a‑Mamma and film production house Eternal Sunshine Productions; angel investor in Nykaa, Phool.co, StyleCracker.