The Star Of The Year
Alia Bhatt is one of the most talented actresses in the Hindi film industry and, lately, the fool-proof guarantee of box office success! Alia has come a long way since her Student Of The Year days and is easily the most sought-after leading lady today.
Some of her critically acclaimed movies include Dear Zindagi, Highway, Raazi, 2 States, and Udta Punjab. New York Times journalist Rachel Saltz called Alia “the effortless embodiment of a modern woman” in her review for Badrinath Ki Dulhania! But there’s more to Alia. In 2020, Alia made her entrepreneurial debut with Ed-a-Mamma, a conscious clothing brand for kids. In 2022, she expanded the line by introducing stylish maternity wear. Alia is also an investor! In 2020, she invested in Nykaa and made big profits with the brand’s successful IPO in 2022. She also invested in StyleCracker, a subscription-based curated fashion box and biomaterial startup Phool!
Power Move
In 2022, while many films tanked at the box office, Alia gave three back-to-back commercial successes including Gangubai Kathiawadi, RRR, and Brahmastra. Gangubai Kathiwadi had its world premiere at the Berlin International 72nd Film Festival and even fetched Alia the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke award! She also made her debut as a producer with Netflix’s Darlings, which earned rave reviews from the audience. Time magazine took note of her successful year and awarded her with the TIME100 Impact Award!
The POPxo Power Women List is an annual list that celebrates incredible Indian women from diverse domains who make power moves that have a real impact. With The POPxo Power Women List 2023, we celebrate 23 phenomenal women. To see the entire list, click here.
