For the event, Alia Bhatt wore a black outfit. She and Vedang Raina travelled to Hyderabad to promote her film Jigra.
Alia Bhatt, who is currently busy promoting her film Jigra, travelled to Hyderabad on Tuesday. Several videos and pictures of the actor at the event emerged on social media platforms. The event was also attended by actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu. (Also Read | Is Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal’s Love and War a ‘re-working’ of Sangam? Sanjay Leela Bhansali says this)
Alia sings Oo Antava
In a clip, Alia was heard singing Oo Antava at the event. The original song featured Samantha and Allu Arjun as they performed in the 2021 film Pushpa: The Rise. Alia laughed as she sang the track while Samantha sat next to her smiling.
After she finished singing, Samantha hugged her while the crowd cheered for her. In the clip, the host of the event called Alia “such a sweetheart”. The actor was heard saying, “First and hopefully last time.” Vedang Raina and Rana Daggubati were also present at the event. For the event, Alia Bhatt wore a black outfit.
Alia prasied Samantha
In a video, Alia was heard saying, “My dearest Samantha, you are a hero on and off-screen. I have so much admiration for your talent, for your resilience, for your strength. It’s not easy to be a woman in a man’s world, but you have surpassed gender. You stand tall on your two feet, and you have your talent, and your strong kicks to be an example for everyone.” She also revealed how Samantha took just 6.5 seconds to accept the invite to the event.
Alia wants to do a film with Samantha
The event was graced by director Trivikram Srinivas. Alia asked Trivikram Srinivas to cast her and Samantha together in a film. “And over here on this stage, not doing this for promotion, I genuinely mean it. Trivikram sir I think Samantha and I should be in a film written and directed by you. They say usually actresses compete with each other and all of that. But there’s no such thing. I am so, so grateful that today I have a pan India superstar here to support my film and say such kind words for my film,” she added.
Alia’s next film
Fans will see Alia next in Jigra in which she plays the role of Satya, a fiercely devoted sister who is determined to rescue her brother, Ankur, played by Vedang Raina. Jigra also features a captivating soundtrack, including the popular track Chal Kudiye and a recreated version of the classic song Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka. Helmed by Vasan Bala, it is produced under the banner of Dharma Productions and will hit the theatres on Friday.
About ‘Jigra’
Directed by Vasan Bala, ‘Jigra is an action drama that stars Alia Bhatt and Vedang Raina in the lead. The movie narrates the story of a young woman who must race against time to rescue her younger brother who has been wrongfully imprisoned. The film also features Sobhita Dhulipala and Aditya Nanda.
The movie has been produced by Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Alia Bhatt, Shaheen Bhatt, and Soumen Mishra under the banners of Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions. It will hit the theatres this Friday.