Actor Alia Bhatt adds Kapoor surname to her name
The Hindu
Alia Bhatt is awaiting the release of her film ‘Jigra’, directed by Vasan Bala. The actor’s new name was introduced in the trailer of ‘The Great Indian Kapil Show’ Season 2
Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has officially changed her name, two years after her marriage to actor Ranbir Kapoor. In the trailer of the show The Great Indian Kapil Show season 2, the actor revealed that she has added a Kapoor to her name.
Alia will appear in the show to promote her upcoming film Jigra. The film, directed by Vasan Bala, also stars Vedang Raina. The Hindi film is set to hit the screens on October 11. Jigra is co-produced by Alia.
In the trailer of Kapil Sharma’s show, Alia is introduced asAlia Bhatt Kapoor. Alia married Ranbir in 2022 and the couple has a daughter, Raha.
Alia was last seen in Hindi in Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani (2023), directed by Karan Johar and also starring Ranveer Singh. She was also in Heart of Stone, an American spy thriller directed by Tom Harper and Gal Gadot in the lead.
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