"She's Still Studying," Said Soni Razdan When Asked If Alia Bhatt Was Interested In Acting
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Along with Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra also made their acting debut with Student Of The Year
It's known to all that Alia Bhatt made her debut in Bollywood with Student Of The Year in 2012. But did you know that it all started for her with just a phone call? On 10 years of Student Of The Year, actress Soni Razdan shared the story behind Alia getting her first film. She revealed that it was a phone call from casting director Shanoo Sharma that kick-started Alia's career. The actress was busy working on her International Baccalaureate degree. Sharing a collage featuring Alia's Shanaya Singhania from the Karan Johar directorial, Soni Razdan wrote, “My darling Shanoo Sharma, on this special day of 10 years of SOTY just want to thank you again for thinking of Alia.”
She added, “Your phone call will remain etched in my mind forever. We were about to set off on a trek the next morning when you called that night, and hesitantly asked me if Alia [Bhatt] was at all interested in acting! And I said well eventually yes but she's still studying. So much love to you always (heart icons).”
Shanoo Sharma was all hearts for Soni Razdan's post. In the comments section, the casting director wrote, “I didn't know what the world was in for… but I am glad I made that call. I love you, Soni [Razdan]. Always have always will”. Replying to her comment, Soni Razdan said, “As I do you. There is a special place in my heart that is just for you.”
Along with Alia Bhatt, Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra also made their acting debut with Student Of The Year, which was released on October 19, 2012.
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