Bollywood star Alia Bhatt recently celebrated filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s birthday in Mumbai, alongside her co-stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal from their upcoming movie Love and War. The celebration was a momentous occasion, not just because of Bhansali’s birthday, but also because Alia took the opportunity to acknowledge the immense success of Vicky Kaushal’s recent film, Chhaava.
The Birthday Celebration
On Monday evening, Alia Bhatt shared glimpses from the celebration on her Instagram account, giving fans a sneak peek into the fun and joy-filled event. A massive birthday cake adorned with the words “Happy Birthday” sat in front of Bhansali, who was seated between Vicky and Ranbir. The cake had two small candles, adding to the charm of the intimate celebration. Alia’s post showed her smiling brightly, with Vicky beside her, while Bhansali appeared delighted to be surrounded by his stars.
In her caption, Alia expressed her love for the legendary filmmaker, calling him a “magician” and also gave a shoutout to Vicky Kaushal for his blockbuster film Chhaava. She wrote, “A quick break from night shoots to celebrate our director (sparkles emoji). Happy birthday magician sir (and happy 3 to our Gangu too) & lastly many many cheers and claps for @vickykaushal09 absolutely smashing the box office with Chhaava!!!” She humorously added, “Chalo abhi party over… back to shoot,” showing her dedication to work amidst the celebration.
Alia Bhatt Praises Vicky Kaushal’s Performance in Chhaava
Earlier, Alia had expressed her admiration for Vicky Kaushal’s performance in the historical drama Chhaava. The film is based on the life of Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, and is adapted from Shivaji Sawant’s Marathi novel of the same name. Directed by Laxman Utekar, Chhaava has turned out to be a massive hit at the box office, grossing over ₹300 crore and becoming the highest-grossing Hindi film of 2025.
Alia Bhatt had taken to her Instagram Stories to share her excitement about Vicky’s portrayal of Sambhaji Maharaj. She wrote, “Vicky Kaushal! What are you????? Cannot get over your performance in Chhaava!” Her praise reflected the sentiment of fans and critics alike, who have hailed Vicky’s outstanding acting in the movie.
What’s Next for Alia Bhatt?
Apart from celebrating Bhansali’s birthday and Vicky’s success, Alia is currently busy shooting for her next film Love and War. This project marks her second collaboration with Sanjay Leela Bhansali, following the success of Gangubai Kathiawadi, which earned Alia a National Award for Best Actress.
Additionally, Alia has another exciting project lined up—Alpha, co-starring Sharvari. As always, fans are eagerly waiting for her next on-screen appearances, as she continues to impress with her acting talent and choice of diverse roles.
