When Alia Bhatt first burst onto the scene in 2012, it felt like she was born for stardom. Her debut film, ‘Student Of The Year’, was a big hit right out of the gate. She then graced us with a string of popular movies like ‘Highway’, ‘2 States’, and ‘Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania’. It seemed like everything she touched turned to gold. But even for the brightest stars, the spotlight can sometimes dim.
In 2015, Alia faced her first major stumble with the film ‘Shaandaar’. The movie, which also starred Shahid Kapoor, didn’t quite live up to its name at the box office. It turned out to be her first flop. Her father, the famous producer and director Mahesh Bhatt, recently shared how deeply this failure affected his daughter. He explained that it was a real wake-up call for her.
A Setback After So Much Success
Mahesh Bhatt opened up about ‘Shaandaar’s’ poor performance during a chat with Siddharth Kannan. He admitted that the film’s failure cast a long shadow, even for him. He recalled how Alia was “completely shaken” by this experience. Imagine having a perfect track record, only to suddenly face a flop. It’s bound to hit hard, especially when you’re young and at the peak of your game.
“Stars Are Just Like Us”
“Even if she appears tough on the outside, failure is still failure,” Mahesh Bhatt said. He made a good point that setbacks remind us that celebrities are just people, too. They face the same disappointments and challenges as anyone else. Sometimes we forget that behind all the glamour, there’s a human being trying their best.
Ups and Downs for Everyone
Mahesh Bhatt emphasized that even the biggest names in cinema haven’t avoided flops. He noted that such experiences serve as a humbling reminder of our shared humanity. He added, “Death will also come to your house. Your relationship with failure will be similar.” He shared that no one in the entertainment world, not even legends like Raj Kapoor, has ever had a completely smooth ride. It seems that no matter your fame or status, every artist must navigate their own share of highs and lows.