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Kareena Kapoor calls Alia Bhatt her ‘favourite girl
As Alia Bhatt turned 33 on 15 March, Kareena Kapoor and Shaheen Bhatt showered her with birthday wishes.

Kareena Kapoor calls Alia Bhatt her ‘favourite girl' in sweet birthday post; Shaheen Bhatt, Riddhima Kapoor shower love

Kareena Kapoor calls Alia Bhatt her ‘favourite girl' in sweet birthday post; Shaheen Bhatt, Riddhima Kapoor shower love

Alia Bhatt received heartfelt birthday wishes from family members Soni Razdan, sister Shaheen Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor.

Mar 15, 2026, 17:44:14 IST By Riya Sharma Share via Copy link Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is celebrating her 33rd birthday today, March 15. The actor received warm wishes from her family members and fans. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Soni Razdan, and Shaheen Bhatt penned sweet notes on Alia’s special day, offering a glimpse into their love for her. As Alia Bhatt turned 33 on 15 March, Kareena Kapoor and Shaheen Bhatt showered her with birthday wishes.

Alia Bhatt gets showered with love from family on her birthday

On Sunday, Kareena shared a photo on Instagram Stories of herself and Alia, both looking stunning in traditional outfits. Along with the picture, she penned a sweet birthday wish expressing her admiration for Alia. The note read, “Happy Birthday, favourite girl. You are gold… Love you lots.” Kareena Kapoor pens birthday wish for Alia Bhatt. Alia’s mother, veteran actor Soni Razdan, also took to Instagram. Sharing a couple of Alia’s pictures, she wrote, “Happy Birthday to a very special girl, our baby girl, our life. You are the most generous, kind and loving soul, and always have been. They say that in life, you receive what you give to others. May you receive all that goodness and so much more in return. May you continue to inspire us and everyone whose life you touch with your warmth and your beautiful spirit. And may your tribe always grow. Love you to the moon, the stars and back again…” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan) Alia’s sister and author Shaheen Bhatt also shared some adorable pictures highlighting their sisterly bond and wrote, “My anchor, my lifelong co-conspirator in this strange, beautiful life — you are woven into every good thing I know. Happy birthday, my (red heart emoji).” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaheen Bhatt (@shaheenb) Riddhima Kapoor Sahni pens birthday note for Alia Bhatt. Meanwhile, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, sister of Ranbir Kapoor, also shared a goofy picture with Alia and wrote, “Happy bday my Aaloo Pie. Love you.” Meanwhile, on her birthday, Alia announced that she is expanding her production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, by launching Eternal Kids. The actor revealed three projects under the new banner, sharing that the stories will revolve around the childhood tales she and her sister Shaheen grew up with.

Alia Bhatt’s recent and upcoming work

Alia is currently awaiting the release of her upcoming film Alpha. The film marks the seventh instalment in the YRF Spy Universe and also stars Sharvari, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol in key roles. Helmed by Shiv Rawail, the film is scheduled to hit theatres on 10 July 2026. Apart from this, Alia, along with her sister Shaheen Bhatt, is also producing an Amazon Prime Video original film titled Don’t Be Shy. While the cast has yet to be revealed, the film follows the story of Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, a 20-year-old girl who believes she has everything figured out until her perfectly planned life takes an unpredictable turn and spirals out of her control. In her announcement, Alia revealed that the film will feature romance, heartbreak, songs, girls and boys — and even a turtle. However, the project's release date has not yet been announced. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Riya Sharma Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.Read More Alia Bhatt Kareena Kapoor Shaheen Bhatt Soni Razdan Catch every big hit, every wicket with Crickit, a one stop destination for Live Scores, Match Stats, Infographics & much more. Explore now!.

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Bollywood star Alia Bhatt is celebrating her 33rd birthday today, March 15. The actor received warm wishes from her family members and fans. Kareena Kapoor Khan, Soni Razdan, and Shaheen Bhatt penned sweet notes on Alia’s special day, offering a glimpse into their love for her.

Alia’s mother, veteran actor Soni Razdan, also took to Instagram. Sharing a couple of Alia’s pictures, she wrote, “Happy Birthday to a very special girl, our baby girl, our life. You are the most generous, kind and loving soul, and always have been. They say that in life, you receive what you give to others. May you receive all that goodness and so much more in return. May you continue to inspire us and everyone whose life you touch with your warmth and your beautiful spirit. And may your tribe always grow. Love you to the moon, the stars and back again…”

Alia’s sister and author Shaheen Bhatt also shared some adorable pictures highlighting their sisterly bond and wrote, “My anchor, my lifelong co-conspirator in this strange, beautiful life — you are woven into every good thing I know. Happy birthday, my (red heart emoji).”

Meanwhile, Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, sister of Ranbir Kapoor, also shared a goofy picture with Alia and wrote, “Happy bday my Aaloo Pie. Love you.”

Meanwhile, on her birthday, Alia announced that she is expanding her production company, Eternal Sunshine Productions, by launching Eternal Kids. The actor revealed three projects under the new banner, sharing that the stories will revolve around the childhood tales she and her sister Shaheen grew up with.

Apart from this, Alia, along with her sister Shaheen Bhatt, is also producing an Amazon Prime Video original film titled Don’t Be Shy. While the cast has yet to be revealed, the film follows the story of Shyamili ‘Shy’ Das, a 20-year-old girl who believes she has everything figured out until her perfectly planned life takes an unpredictable turn and spirals out of her control.

In her announcement, Alia revealed that the film will feature romance, heartbreak, songs, girls and boys — and even a turtle. However, the project's release date has not yet been announced.

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