Alia Bhatt responds to suggestion that she should be nominated for BAFTA and Oscars

Actor Alia Bhatt conveyed love to the head curator of the British Film Institute, Robin Baker, after he praised her and wrote a long note on why the actor should be nominated at the British Academy Film Awards and Oscars.

He also mentioned that he was moved by Alia Bhatt's acting skills in ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’.

The film, which is currently campaigning for the BAFTA Awards and Oscars in all categories, is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

Taking to Instagram, Robin wrote, ‘If I was a member of BAFTA or the Academy (I'm not), this year I would be voting for Alia Bhatt as Best Actress for her performance in GANGUBAI KATHIAWADI (Sanjay Leela Bhansali, India, 2022). She plays a prostitute turned underworld brothel madam turned campaigner for sex workers’ rights, and the joy of her performance is how she grows as her character develops.’

Talking about the film, he further added, ‘The film is big, brash, sentimental and hugely enjoyable, but Bhatt is sensational. There's the additional pleasure of the film's classic Hindi cinema references - from Gangubai's love of Dev Anand to scenes of cinema-going in the 50s and 60s to the numerous film posters lining the streets around Bombay's red light district. If you haven't seen it (especially BAFTA and Academy Award-voting friends), please head to Netflix ASAP.’

Resharing the post on her Instagram story, Alia added a series of white heart emojis.

Recently, ‘Loki' star Sophia also praised Alia Bhatt on a heartfelt note.

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