Alia Bhatt, a shining star in Bollywood, has shared a special bond with the legendary Shah Rukh Khan over the years. In a heartwarming interview with Bollywood Hungama while promoting her film Darlings, she revealed that besides her beloved husband Ranbir Kapoor, SRK holds a special place in her heart as her ‘biggest darling’ in the industry.
Darlings marked a significant milestone for Alia as it was her debut production under her banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions, with Shah Rukh Khan co-producing it under Red Chillies Entertainment. Their on-screen chemistry first blossomed in the 2016 film Dear Zindagi, where Alia made a cameo appearance in King Khan’s 2018 movie Zero, and he returned the favor with a guest appearance in her fantasy film Brahmฤstra: Part OneโShiva in 2022.
In a candid interview with Allure magazine in 2024, Alia fondly reminisced about Shah Rukh Khan’s iconic Palat scene with Kajol in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, expressing how every girl dreams of experiencing a similar magical moment in her life. She mused, “But I think every girl has wanted that sort of recreation in her life where you look back and there’s a guy looking at you or heโs waiting for you to look at him.”
On the work front, Alia Bhatt is currently engrossed in filming the action thriller Alpha from the Spy Universe series, where she stars alongside Sharvari and Bobby Deol. Directed by Shiv Rawail and produced by Aditya Chopra, the movie is set to hit theaters on December 25, 2025. Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan is gearing up for his next venture, King, a Sujoy Ghosh directorial where he will portray a complex character alongside his daughter Suhana Khan. The film is slated to begin filming in January 2025, promising an exciting collaboration between the father-daughter duo.
Through their shared experiences on and off screen, Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan’s bond transcends the silver screen, capturing the essence of friendship and admiration in the glamorous world of Bollywood.
