Alia Bhatt's childhood photo with Paresh Rawal goes viral; Fans speculate the movie

A charming throwback photo of Alia Bhatt from her childhood has emerged on social media. The picture features a young Alia, dressed in a delightful purple lehenga choli, striking playful poses while seated on a stool. Beside her is actor Paresh Rawal, clad in a classic black and white ensemble. The image captures a sweet moment from their past, offering a glimpse into Alia's early days.

The photo, recently shared on Reddit, shows with the caption,“Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal with this Cuteness overload! Throwback memories! Can you guess who is she??"

Alia Bhatt's fans quickly responded to the picture, expressing their affection for the actress. A user speculated that the photo could be from the set of Paresh Rawal's 1997 film "Tamanna," directed by Alia's father, Mahesh Bhatt, noting Paresh Rawal's acclaimed performance in the film.

Alia Bhatt recently made headlines as reports confirmed she has officially changed her surname to 'Kapoor.' Married to Ranbir Kapoor, Alia had previously expressed her intention to update her name. A still from her recent vlog, showing a hotel room welcome message addressed to "Dear Alia Kapoor," suggests the change is official. The news has sparked mixed reactions online, with some supporting her personal choice while others view it as a "brand name."

Alia Bhatt made a memorable debut at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival. She graced the red carpet in a soft nude Schiaparelli gown from the Spring 2025 couture collection, styled by Rhea Kapoor. Her closing ceremony look, a custom Gucci saree—the brand's first bespoke saree—was particularly iconic.

Regarding her professional commitments, Alia Bhatt's next project is 'Alpha,' her debut in Yash Raj Films' successful spy universe. She is also involved in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's 'Love And War,' which also features Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.

Paresh Rawal has also been in the news, following his departure from Hera Pheri 3 due to creative differences. Rawal later clarified his reasons on his X handle, “I wish to put it on record that my decision to step away from Hera Pheri 3 was not due to creative differences. I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENT WITH THE FILM MAKER. I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director."