Could anyone be cooler than Alia Bhatt? Whether kvelling on cats or spying on Ryan Gosling, everything she does (or clicks) reminds us why she’s the most followed millennial in showbiz. As she models in the Blue City, Megha Mahindru tracks down 50 more reasons to love her.
1. What’s the first thing you would do when you land on Mars?
“Take a selfie.”
2. An animated character you would kill/marry/ befriend?
“Kill Dexter—I don’t really like him and find him really irritating; marry Popeye because he’s strong and fit; and befriend the Powerpuff Girls.”
3. What’s the name of your BFFs group on WhatsApp?
“Right now it’s called Whoop. It changes every week.”
4. Most overused emoji while sexting?
“Forget sexting, my all-time favourite is ”
5. A prop you stole from a set?
“I asked for a pillow that I really liked from an ad film set. It’s still in my room, actually.”
6. Most genuine person in Bollywood?
“Akshay Kumar.”
7. Your house is on fire. Your loved ones are safe. You have time to make a final dash to save one item. What would it be?
“I think I’ll just get my phone.”
8. An item you stole from your sister’s wardrobe and never returned?
“I’m sure I stole her coin collection. One day I landed up with way too many coins—vintage ones from all over the world. I hadn’t travelled so much then, so obviously they’re hers.”
9. Your boyfriend leaves his phone unlocked. What’s the first thing you spy on?
“I know the password to my boyfriend’s phone.”
10. Favourite yoga position?
“Downward-facing dog.”
11. A hashtag to describe your current state of mind?
“#SoInspired”
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