Alia Bhatt recently opened up about her father, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and shared a funny childhood memory that reflected his larger-than-life personality. The actor spoke about the anecdote after attending a special screening of Om Ka Hari, which stars her mother, Soni Razdan.
Recalling her father’s unique way of teaching her, Alia shared how his theatrical personality often turned ordinary moments into memorable ones. She said, “My father is very theatrical and that sometimes makes for great memories. For example, when I was in 1st standard, I had a spelling test and I was worried I was, for some reason, going to forget the spelling of ‘the’. My father made it a point to build into my memory, so he did some overbearing gesture to teach me the spelling so I don’t forget it. But I remember him being this, like, grizzly bear, highly theatrical and highly entertaining.”
The anecdote offered a glimpse into Alia’s equation with her father and the amusing ways in which he expressed his affection. Her memory also connected with the central theme of Om Ka Hari, a film that explores the complicated yet emotional bond between a father and his son.
Alia’s childhood memory of Mahesh Bhatt adds a personal touch to the film’s larger exploration of family relationships. Her story highlights how seemingly ordinary moments and the unique ways parents show affection can often become the memories that stay with us for years.
Directed by Harish Vyas, Om Ka Hari stars Soni Razdan, Ayesha Kapur, Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav as Om and Hari. The film revolves around a father and son who often find themselves at odds because of their contrasting personalities, generational differences and expectations.