Alpha actor Alia Bhatt had a double victory as Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani bagged the National Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment, along with Best Choreography for the grand track Dhindhora Baje Re. The dance number, choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant, recently went viral over a behind-the-scenes rehearsal clip. But in that clip, it is the special gift that Alia receives from her guru that is being talked about.
What is Alia Bhatt’s special gift?
In the viral video, Bhatt is seen rigorously dancing in practice sessions under Merchant’s watch. As Alia perfects the high-energy routine before the shoot, Merchant is quite impressed by her effort. The choreographer gifted Bhatt a Rs 100 note as a gesture of appreciation, which made Alia leap in delight.
After the announcement of the National Award, Bhatt took to Instagram to share the unseen rehearsal video from the set of the track. Along with the clip, she wrote, “Reliving these memories and my heart is soooo full today. Dhindhora Baje Re is your brilliance @vaibhavi.merchant.” She added, “Forever grateful for the unforgettable journey that was #RRKPK, and to every single member of this brilliant team, this win is yours. Big big love to this wholesome happy journey.”
Check out the video here:
Directed by Karan Johar, Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani earned a lot of praise for giving us back the Bollywood we know and grew up with. The star cast included Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Chowdhury, Churni Ganguly, Aamir Bashir, and Kshitee Jog.
On the work front
Alia Bhatt is currently filming Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s upcoming romantic drama Love & War, co-starring Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. The project, announced in January 2024, is set in the 1960s–70s and revolves around a love triangle. Reports suggest Kapoor and Kaushal will portray Air Force pilots. Scheduled for release in March 2026, the film marks Bhatt’s second collaboration with Bhansali after the 2022 hit Gangubai Kathiawadi.
