: Films like Highway (2014) and Udta Punjab (2016) marked a shift from her "star kid" image to that of a serious artist. Her portrayal of a Bihari migrant in Udta Punjab and a vulnerable kidnapping victim in Highway earned her critical acclaim and established her as a leading talent of her generation.
: Bhatt has delivered a string of hits including Raazi (2018) , Gully Boy (2019) , and Gangubai Kathiawadi (2022) . The latter, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, earned her the National Film Award for Best Actress and grossed over ₹4.31 billion worldwide.
Since her lead debut in , Alia Bhatt has consistently pushed the boundaries of her craft.