Alia Bhatt shares a close relationship with her father and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt. While most fathers aim to shield their children from failure, Mahesh Bhatt encouraged Alia to embrace it. He believed that failure plays a significant role in personal growth.
For instance, when Alia Bhatt experienced a panic attack before her first day on the set of Student of the Year, Mahesh took an unconventional approach to help her cope. Instead of comforting her in private, he had her speak openly about her feelings in front of others.
Recalling the incident in a past interview, Alia referred to it as the ‘strangest’ experience. After calling her father in distress, she expected comfort but was surprised when he invited her to his office, where a group of people was present. He asked her to express her feelings openly.
Initially, Alia was taken aback and called the move ‘mean’ but Mahesh insisted. Reflecting on the moment, Alia admitted that it helped her calm down, especially when her cousin and actor Emraan Hashmi reassured her that such feelings are normal before any major project.
Alia has often mentioned that Mahesh Bhatt wasn’t a traditional father figure. He didn’t indulge in common activities like taking her to the movies or pushing her to excel academically. Instead, he taught her to embrace failure, often telling her that it was crucial for her growth.
Well, that’s certainly a million dollar advice from Mahesh Bhatt!
On the professional front, Alia Bhatt’s next appearance will be in Vasan Bala’s Jigra.
