'I think I'm your biggest fan": Alia Bhatt's shoutout for Soni Razdan & Saba Azad is winning hearts

Alia Bhatt’s Instagram stories are often a space where she shares her personal joys, and this time it was all about her mother, Soni Razdan. The actress penned a touching note celebrating Razdan’s latest release, Songs of Paradise, which started streaming on Amazon Prime Video on August 29.

Alia shared a still from the film along with a warm message, calling it “a heartfelt journey of music, hardships, and dreams.” Her words reflected not just pride as a daughter but admiration for the story itself. She applauded co-star Saba Azad for beautifully portraying the younger Noor Begum with a mix of innocence and strength, while saying that watching her mother on screen remains her “greatest delight.” In her note, she affectionately added that Razdan “could never, ever have a single fault,” showering love on her performance.

Directed by Danish Renzu, Songs of Paradise traces the inspiring life of Noor Begum, a singer modeled on the legendary Kashmiri artist Raj Begum, the first female playback singer from the valley and a Padma Shri awardee.

The film celebrates her courage to break barriers and pursue her passion for music at a time when opportunities for women were rare. Saba Azad plays Noor in her early years, while Soni Razdan brings depth and grace to her later life. The supporting cast features Lillete Dubey, Sheeba Chaddha, Shishir Sharma, and Taaruk Raina, with music by Abhay Sopori adding soul to the narrative.

For Alia, the film is more than just a release; it’s a personal milestone to see her mother step into such a powerful role. The mother-daughter bond between Alia and Soni has often been in the spotlight, and this moment further reflected the pride and love they share.

On the work front, Alia is gearing up for two highly anticipated projects. She will next be seen in Alpha, a spy thriller, and Love and War, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus that brings her back on screen with Ranbir Kapoor and pairs her opposite Vicky Kaushal as well.