Adorable Bollywood teen actress, "Student of the Year" star Alia Bhatt | Photos | Movies List

Of course we all know Alia Bhatt as the star of the 2012 breakout blockbuster hit "Student of the Year" (also referred to as SOTY by fans).

But her debut in SOTY is not her first movie role. She was first seen as a child actress in Sangharsh in 1999, where she played the role of the young Preity Zinta. But it was in 2012, as a nineteen year old actress that she formally recognized and accepted in Bollywood. She is really very adorable, cute and pretty (see photo below).

Alia Bhatt is now not just an actress but a famous commercial model. Her lovely face has been featured in several advertisements; among them are Garnier and Maybelline. Here she is on the cover of Vogue India Magazine (see below photo).

She ranked nineteenth (19th) in the Times of India's list of Most Desirable Women in 2012. It is not surprising that she would be successful in Bollywood; after all, Alia Bhatt comes from family that has been connected with the Indian film industry.

Born on March 15, 1993 in Mumbai, her father (Mahesh) is a film director while her mother Soni Razdan is an actress. Actor Emraan Hashmi, director Mohit Suri and Vishnesh are her cousins while she has the producer Mukesh as an uncle. I expect more challenging and critically-acclaimed roles - portraying mature and adult characters - for her in the future!

Her filmography (movies list):

• 1999 Sangharsh
• 2012 Student of the Year
• 2013 Highway
• 2014 2 States

More photos (including a peculiar unseen pose where she pouts for a kiss!) of our featured adorable Bollywood star (click to enlarge):

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Preity Zinta: Talented Actress, Alluring TV Host | Photos | Movies List

Like Bollywood actresses Tara Sharma, Bipasha Basu and Sonam Kapoor, talented actress Preity Zinta started out as a commercial model. She made her first product endorsement as an image model in 1996 for Perk Chocolates. Her charmed performance in the Liril soap ad, with her cute dimpled smile (see photo, below) was warmly received by audiences.

Soon, Preity Zinta made debuted in the 1988 film "Dil Se" by Mani Ratnam. But it was through the box-office hit drama "Kya Kehna", in 2000, that she was recognized by critics, eventhough the movie tackled the serious and controversial issues of teenage pregnancy and single parenthood. Her role as Priya Bakshi got her a nomination for the Filmfare Awards for Best Actress. She did not win that year, however. She finally won the said award in 2003 for "Kal Ho Naa Ho".

But if you think that she is but a beauty without brains, let me remind you that she was a commentator for BBC News Online, who has written opinionated but well-informed columns on various social issues. In 2011, she was the TV host for Guinness World Records - Ab India Todega on Colors Channel. She is a really talented and alluring woman (see below photo)!

Preity Zinta was born on January 31, 1975 in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. She was romantically linked to Ness Wadia from 2005 to 2009), which means keeps the hopes up for all her aspiring suitors. Now approaching mid-life, there are rumors that she underwent plastic surgery. But I personally think that, even if these fantastic stories are true, the plain truth remains that is very talented and still enormously beautiful!

Her movies list (filmography):

• 1998: Dil Se.., Soldier, Premante Idera
• 1999: Raja Kumarudu, Sangharsh, Dillagi
• 2000: Kya Kehna, Har Dil Jo Pyar Karega, Mission Kashmir
• 2001: Farz, Chori Chori Chupke Chupke, Dil Chahta Hai, Yeh Raaste Hain Pyaar Ke
• 2002: Dil Hai Tumhaara
• 2003: The Hero: Love Story of a Spy, Armaan, Koi... Mil Gaya, Kal Ho Naa Ho
• 2004: Lakshya, Dil Ne Jise Apna Kahaa, Veer-Zaara
• 2005: Khullam Khulla Pyaar Karen, Salaam Namaste
• 2006: Alag, Krrish, Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna, Jaan-E-Mann
• 2007: Jhoom Barabar Jhoom, The Last Lear, Om Shanti Om
• 2008: Heaven on Earth, Heroes, Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi
• 2009: Main Aurr Mrs Khanna
• 2013: Ishkq in Paris, Bhaiyyaji Superhitt, Har Pal
• 2014: Happy Ending

More photos of our featured Bollywood celeb (click to enlarge):

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