Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan celebrate two years of their film “Darlings.” Alia shares Shah Rukh’s endearing message and reflects on her journey as a producer. Both actors have exciting new projects on the horizon.
Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan have always shared a remarkable bond, evident from their collaboration in the 2016 movie “Dear Zindagi” and their joint production of the 2022 dark comedy “Darlings.” As “Darlings” recently celebrated its two-year anniversary, let’s revisit a special moment when Alia revealed Shah Rukh Khan’s endearing message after watching the film.
At the trailer launch event of “Darlings” in 2022, Alia Bhatt shared a memorable text from Shah Rukh Khan. Adopting the film’s unique lingo, he messaged her, “Thanks you Darlings for doing this movies.” This message not only showcased his playful side but also his appreciation for the project.
During the same event, Alia discussed her journey to becoming a producer. She recalled being approached by director Jasmeet K Reen and producer Gaurav Verma with the script in 2019. The captivating storyline left her “surprised” and inspired her to take on the role of producer. “Darlings” marked Alia’s debut as a producer, a decision that came naturally to her.
Alia also reminisced about Shah Rukh’s enthusiastic support. She quoted him saying, “Main usually co-produce nahi karta par main tere saath karunga aur bahut maze karenge (I don’t usually co-produce, but I will do it with you and we will have a lot of fun). It will be quite good, and it will be one for the memories.”
“Darlings,” which stars Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew, celebrated its second anniversary of its direct-to-digital release on August 5, 2024. To mark the milestone, Alia and Vijay shared special posts on social media.
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Looking ahead, both Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan have exciting projects lined up. Alia is gearing up for the release of her action thriller “Jigra,” which she is co-producing with Karan Johar, and is also busy shooting for her YRF Spy Universe film “Alpha.” Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is set to collaborate with his daughter Suhana Khan for Sujoy Ghosh’s upcoming movie “King.”
As Alia and Shah Rukh continue to captivate audiences with their stellar performances and productions, their journey in Bollywood remains a testament to their talent and enduring friendship.