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Alia Bhatt recently got candid about her father Mahesh Bhatt and a quirky habit that has become a familiar part of their conversations. The actor revealed
that it can sometimes be difficult to have a smooth, free-flowing conversation with her filmmaker father because he forgets who he is speaking to and ends up calling her by different names, including her sister Shaheen’s and even Soni Razdan’s. What made the confession more amusing was Alia admitting that she has now picked up the same quirk herself. Reacting to her daughter’s candid take, Soni Razdan shared a sweet and relatable message on social media.
Alia Bhatt on dad Mahesh Bhatt's 'annoying quirks'
Alia Bhatt opened up about her father Mahesh Bhatt’s habit of mixing up names while speaking to people. Recalling their conversations, the actor said it can be “very difficult” to have a smooth and easy exchange when her father forgets who he is talking to. She revealed that he sometimes calls her Shaheen, then Soni, and even refers to her by names of people she has never heard of.
However, Alia found the situation particularly amusing because she has realised that she has inherited the same habit from her father. “The apple doesn’t fall very far from the tree,” she said, admitting that she now does the exact same thing. For Alia, the quirk has become an amusing reminder of the similarities she shares with her father.
Now, her mother Soni Razdan shared the interview clip on her Instagram accoount. Reacting to Alia’s candid revelation, Soni wrote a warm message on social media, “When my daughter gets real about her dad, you listen,” adding that when it comes to dads, everyone has a familiar story to tell. Her response added a playful and affectionate touch to Alia’s anecdote about her filmmaker father.
Alia Bhatt's work front
On the professional front, Alia is all set to be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War. The film also stars Ranbir Kapoor anc Vicky Kaushal. The film is set to hit theatres on January 21, 2027, bringing an intense love triangle set against the backdrop of two Army officers. The ambitious project reunites Bhansali with Ranbir nearly two decades after Saawariya and marks his second collaboration with Alia after Gangubai Kathiawadi. Mounted on an estimated Rs 300 crore budget, the film is reportedly among Bhansali’s most ambitious productions. Reportedly, the final shooting schedule took place in August 2026, with Vicky wrapping his portions while Ranbir and Alia completed their remaining sequences.
