Alia Bhatt: I want to have a working birthday every year!

Yes! Believe it or not but Alia thinks that’s the best way she can celebrate her birthday

Ever since her debut film Student Of The Year released in 2012, young actress Alia Bhatt hasn’t had the chance to celebrate her birthday. This will be her first birthday in three years where she will actually get to spend time with her friends and family. But Alia is far from excited as she treats her birthday like just another day, something her dad Mahesh Bhatt has inculcated in her. “The last time I celebrated my birthday elaborately must be when I was a teenager. I am not one of those people who makes a big deal about celebrations. This will be the first time in three years since I started working that I will be at home on my birthday. I am just looking forward to eating some great food and spending time with family and friends,” says Alia.

The actress however, has a unique demand for a gift this year. Alia has been working out a lot and over the past couple of months has really started to enjoy her workouts. “I don’t believe in materialistic gifts, but I really needed gym clothes. So I asked my sister Shaheen to order some for me. I am very bad at this so she is the one who orders stuff for me from international websites and she has done that already. Besides that, I had told her that I didn’t want to do the usual dinner so she has booked a really nice place for brunch. Both my demands have been met so I am happy,” she smiles. Throwing a bash is however, not her thing as she gets too worked out when hosting a party, so she’d rather people throw a party for her. “I spent the last two birthdays on sets working and that is actually the best way. I want to have a working birthday every year,” she signs off.

We threw a few fun questions at the birthday girl and this is what she had to say. Check it out!

Do you enjoy being complimented?

Of course I do.

Which are three physical features you often get complimented on?

I think the most I get complimented for is my dimples. Then its my skin and ummm, my nose, I guess.

Who do you think should make the first move, a guy or a girl?

I think it could be either of them.

Do you think there is something special about a person’s first love? Why?

Definitely. There is always something special about the first heartbreak as well.

Do you believe in ‘love at first sight’?

Yes.

What is your idea of a romantic evening?

Sitting at home in my pyjamas and watching all seasons of Friends back to back.

What would your dream house be like?

I would like a sea-facing apartment. Not too big, just about 3-4 bedrooms with either a garden or a terrace. Bliss!

What are you excessively obsessive-compulsive about?

My phone. It is irritating actually. I want to actually cut off for a bit. I think I am going to stop taking my phone to the sets.

Which is one rule you are proud of breaking?

It is not really a rule but then when someone tells me that this is something I can’t do, I have always managed to do that.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

I am not really a calculative person and I don’t think that far but hopefully I would still be working and people would still want to see me on screen.

In your opinion, which are the most important traits in a man?

Sense of humour, chivalry and the ability to hold a conversation.

What can totally impress you?

Sense of humour.

If your life was a book, how would you want it to end?

I would have an open ending.

Which is the funniest pick-up line that has been used on you?

Someone once asked me, ‘Is your father a terrorist? Because you are a bomb’.

What are the three things that make you happy instantly?

Good food, my cat and music. I am very moody, so music helps. Actually, these days it will be a good workout. If I wake up and start my day with working out, my mood considerably improves.

Do you believe that a soulmate exists for every person?

Yes

Are you self obsessed?

I can be.

Do you Google yourself?

I used to Google myself but not anymore. I haven’t done that in a while actually.

Text courtesy: Sneha Mahadevan

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