Alia Bhatt Clarifies Her Nationality Amid "Heart of Stone" Promotion
As Bollywood star Alia Bhatt gears up for her Hollywood debut in the Netflix film "Heart of Stone," alongside Gal Gadot and Jamie Dornan, she recently addressed one of the most Googled questions about herself during a promotional interview. With the film premiere on August 11, the trio has been actively engaging in promotional activities.
During a playful interview with Wired, Gal Gadot inquired about Alia British nationality. Alia clarified that, although her mother was born in Birmingham, UK, she herself was born and raised in India. She shared that her grandmother, who had spent her life in England, influenced her accent.
"My mom was born in Birmingham, but I was born and brought up in India," Alia explained. In response to Gal question about her grandmother speaking British English to her, Alia replied, "My grandmother lived in England for her whole life, so my grandmother has the English accent."
In "Heart of Stone," an action-packed film, Alia portrays Keya, a tech prodigy. Director Tom Harper praised her as a "formidable talent" and highlighted the intriguing dynamic between Keya and Gal Gadot character, Rachel Stone.
Alia mother, Soni Razdan, had previously clarified that while Alia was born in the UK, she has spent the majority of her life in India.
Beyond her cinematic endeavors, Alia is known for her marriage to actor Ranbir Kapoor, and the couple recently became parents to a daughter named Raha. As excitement builds for her Hollywood debut, Alia Bhatt continues to charm audiences with her candid and authentic responses.
