Mahesh Bhatt, referring to Alia, called her a “mannequin” in Student of the Year

Mahesh Bhatt, talking about his daughter Alia Bhatt’s performances, did not mince his words when he mentioned her presence in her debut film, Student of the Year.

Mahesh Bhatt is a filmmaker in the industry who has always been known for his upfront, straight-to-the-point approach and attitude. He never sugar-coats his thoughts, even while speaking about his daughter Alia Bhatt. Recently, he talked about Alia’s journey in the industry and how well she has matured as an actor. He listed a few of his favorite performances of his daughter but also called her a “mannequin” in her debut film Student of the Year.

Mahesh Bhatt lists out his favorite films of Alia.

In a new interview, Mahesh Bhatt spoke about Alia’s journey in the industry and how she has matured as an actor. Listing out his favorite movies of Alia, speaking to India Today, he said, “I must say that I was devastated by Udta Punjab. I didn’t understand when did this girl, this Juhu girl exposed to our home, where we live like a normal family… How did this Juhu girl get the accent right of an Adivasi from Chhattisgarh? It was amazing. I was astounded by that.”

“Mannequin” in Student of the Year.

While speaking about his favorite films of Alia, Mahesh Bhatt did not mince words, pointing out a performance that did not cut. He said, “Her raw power and her ability to get into such a vulnerable space and bare her heart. Highway and Udta Punjab… It was a departure from that girl who was just a mannequin in Student of the Year. You see the evolution in your child also.”

Alia Bhatt will next be seen in Vasan Bala’s “Jigra” and YRF’s spy-universe movie “Alpha.”