19 April (Press ki taquat bureau): Actress Alia Bhatt expressed her joy after being included in Time’s 100 most influential people of 2024 list. Tom Harper, the director of her first Hollywood film Heart of Stone, praised her as a globally recognized star in an article for the magazine. Alia took to Instagram to thank Tom for his kind words.
In the previous year, she received several prestigious awards, including her first National Film Award for her performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Additionally, in 2023, she made her debut in Hollywood with Heart of Stone.
The list also featured Indian-origin actor Dev Patel and wrestler Sakshi Malik, with Dev’s profile being written by Daniel Kaluuya, known for his roles in Get Out and Nope. Daniel praised Dev’s latest release, Monkey Man, highlighting his ability to portray goodness and evoke empathy from the audience.
