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Alia Bhatt is married to Raj Kapoor's grandson, actor Ranbir Kapoor | Photo courtesy: Alia Bhatt Instagram handle

Alia Bhatt exudes her aura in white saree at Raj Kapoor Film Festival

India Blooms News Service | @indiablooms | Dec 14, 2024, at 02:09 pm

#AliaBhatt #RajKapoorFilmFestival #RajKapoor #RanbirKapoor

Mumbai/IBNS: From managing the guests to posing for lensmen, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt literally stole the limelight at the premiere of the two-day film festival, which has been organised to celebrate legendary actor-director Raj Kapoor's 100th birth anniversary.

Alia wore a classic white saree with floral prints designed by ace couturier Sabyasachi Mukherjee and a V-neck blouse of the same colour.

Alia Bhatt arrived specifically to receive Rekha Ji at Raj Kapoor sahab’s red carpet Event ❤️🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/WqStYeiIJ4
— Bollywood World (@bwoodworld) December 14, 2024

In her trademark minimalistic approach to ornaments, the actress, who was styled by Ami Patel, wore a pearl choker necklace.

The 31-year-old, who is married to Raj Kapoor's grandson Ranbir Kapoor, shared a number of pictures with her 86 million Instagram followers.

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A post shared by Alia Bhatt 💛 (@aliaabhatt)

She shared the post with the song Mud Mud Ke Na Dekh song from Raj Kapoor and Nargis starrer Shree 420. The song was sung by Asha Bhonsle and Manna Dey.

Alia was rightly complimented by her husband, actor Ranbir Kapoor, who looked dapper in a sherwani and a moustache that resembled the one of Raj Kapoor.

#ALIABHATT ; ghar ki badi bahurani core 🎀 pic.twitter.com/TROWhSjzhp
— 🍦 (@softiealiaa) December 14, 2024

The two-day Raj Kapoor 100 Film Festival is being held to celebrate the legend's contribution to Indian cinema.

Ten iconic films of Raj Kapoor are screened across 135 cinemas in 40 cities during the festival which will be held from December 13-15.

The ticket prices have been kept at Rs. 100.

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