Alia Bhatt Reflects on Motherhood and Career at Red Sea Film Festival

Alia Bhatt attended the Red Sea International Film Festival for the second time in two years. Alia was also honored there. She remembered how her daughter Raha was one year old when she first came to the show, and now this time she is three years old. Alia shared changes in herself since Raha's arrival during the conversation. She also shared that how Raha already had a different relation with the paparazzi.

Speaking at the Red Sea International Film Festival, Alia said that Raha now has a unique relationship with the paparazzi. She's grown up enough to ask me where I'm going and when I'll be back. On balancing work and personal life after becoming a mother, Alia says it's all beautifully chaotic. The best part is relaxing with pajamas and pizza after an event.

Talking about the changes in life that have come with age, the actress says, "I'm still young, but when I was 20, I was always active, trying to do everything. At 17 or 18, I was very excited and energetic. I was working very hard, because that's natural. But now, after more than a decade, my perspective on any situation changes. I'm still just as energetic, but my perspective is much calmer. A part of me wants to hold on to that 18-year-old girl, who was brave and fearless, who had no idea how things would turn out. Who had no answers." I think now, with success, failure, and knowledge, you sometimes become a little more skeptical.

Asked if there's any pressure when reaching the global stage, Alia said it's a sense of pride in being an Indian. A Pakistani fan asked Alia when she would visit Pakistan. Alia cleverly replied that she would be happy to travel anywhere for work. On the question of nepotism, the actress said that talent matters, whether you're from a film family or not. When the audience sees you contributing something, everything is forgiven.