Alia Bhatt celebrates her 'nani's' 96th birthday alongside Shaheen Bhatt; Check out the PICS

Alia Bhatt is known for her incredible talent and versatility in the film industry, but what truly sets her apart is her dedication to family. Despite her busy schedule filled with film shoots and promotions, she always prioritizes spending quality time with her loved ones. Recently, she was seen celebrating her grand mother’s birthday.

Gertrude Hoelzer, who is Soni Razdan's mother, has played a vital role in shaping her daughter's life and career, as Alia has always dreamed of becoming an actress. To celebrate Hoelzer's 96th birthday, Soni shared cherished old photos and wished her a long and healthy life. Alia and her sister Shaheen also joined in the festivities for their grandmother's special day.

To mark her mother Gertrude Hoelzer's 96th birthday on February 17, 2025, Soni Razdan took to Instagram to share a collection of treasured photos. Among them was a delightful image of Hoelzer in a bikini, along with various other pictures celebrating the special day. Alia and Shaheen Bhatt also joined in, posing for a touching photo with their "nani." Shaheen looked elegant in black, while Alia embraced her grandmother in a beautiful purple chikankari kurta. In her post, Soni reflected on her mother's vibrant spirit at 96, wishing her a joyful birthday and many more years to come.

When we reminded Mummy that she is 96today, her first reaction was, 'Oh, not very old then!' Happy Birthday, gorgeous Mummy. May you continue to think young and live long

- Soni Razdan

On the professional front, Alia Bhatt is set to star in the seventh installment of Yash Raj Films' Spy Universe, titled 'Alpha'. Directed by Shiv Rawail, this film stands out as the first female-led entry in the franchise and also features Sharvari in an important role. The cast includes notable actors like Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, with Ashutosh Rana returning as Colonel Sunil Luthra. 'Alpha' is scheduled for release on December 25, 2025.