Alia Bhatt Birthday: From Gucci’s Global Ambassador to Met Gala Debut, Iconic Achievements of Our ‘Gangubai’
Alia Bhatt Birthday: One of the finest actresses in the entertainment industry, Alia Bhatt is celebrating her 31st birthday today, along with many reasons for the ‘Darlings’ actress to celebrate it with all the enthusiasm. The year 2023 was terrific for Alia, be it on her movie front or getting recognized for her immaculate performances. The actress not only gave back-to-back hits but also represented India on international grounds, spreading the magic of her exceptional acting skills in Hollywood. Today, we will be looking at some of the best and most iconic moments of Alia’s life that filled her year 2023 with joy and overwhelmingness.
Met Gala Debut
Beginning with Alia's most iconic Met Gala debut, in which she wore a pristine white pearl-studded strappy corseted couture ball gown with a voluminous skirt that flowed into a long trail, designed by Prabal Gurung. The custom-made outfit was adorned with 100,000 pearls and paid homage to iconic Chanel brides. The actress enhanced her look with a white fingerless glove custom-made by Indian brand Outhouse Jewellery, which added a signature element to her iconic dress.
Gucci Global Ambassador
Luxury Italian fashion house Gucci welcomed Alia as its first Indian Global Brand Ambassador, and she made her debut as the brand's global ambassador at the Gucci Cruise 2024 show in Seoul, South Korea. The appointment came just after her Met Gala debut, which was a significant milestone for the "Gangubai" star. This is the brand's first appointment of an Indian celebrity as a global ambassador to promote and expand the brand in Indian markets.
National Award
The 69th National Film Award was one of the proudest moments in Alia Bhatt’s life when she received the National Award for Best Actress for the movie “Gangubai Kathiawadi.” The actress was joined by Allu Arjun (Best Actor), Kriti Sanon (Best Actress), and her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor. Alia Bhatt received the award from President Draupadi Murmu in her Sabyasachi wedding saree, showing sustainability and elegance at the same time.
Hollywood Debut
In 2023, Alia achieved yet another milestone by making her Hollywood debut with the movie ‘Heart of Stone’, alongside Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan. The movie was released in August and Alia received praise for her short yet impactful role as tech expert Keya Dhawan, portrayed as a villain.
Filmfare OTT Awards
Making her OTT debut with ‘Darlings’, Alia was awarded the Best Actor Web Original Film (Female) at the Filmfare OTT Awards, marking her first OTT win. Released in 2022, Darlings is a dark comedy film starring Alia Bhatt, Vijay Varma, and Shefali Shah in lead roles, that tells the story of a mother-daughter who struggles to live their lives in Mumbai, with Alia playing the role of Badrunissa Sheikh, who was ill-treated by her husband Hamza (Vijay Varma) and decides to take a sweet revenge from her husband for all the pain she has endured in her married life.
