Jul 02, 2026

Niharika Sanjeeiv

Alia Bhatt Celebrates Spirit Of India's Real-Life Alphas


As the countdown to the release of Alpha enters its final leg, Alia Bhatt spent her day in Pune celebrating women who embody the fearless spirit at the heart of the film. 

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Alia met two extraordinary groups of women who have dedicated their lives to excellence in sport, including India's legendary shooter Anjali Bhagwat.

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Calling Anjali one of India's original Alphas, Alia spent time interacting with the legendary athlete, learning about her remarkable journey.

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Alia Bhatt also tried her hand at shooting under Anjali's guidance, picking up a few professional tips along the way.

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Alia proudly shows off her results from the shooting session.

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Alia also visited Pune's historic Jog Maharaj Vyayamshala, where she met young women wrestlers who are relentlessly training with the dream of wearing the India jersey at the Olympic Games.

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She watched their training sessions, witnessed friendly bouts and spent time interacting with the athletes, applauding their discipline, determination and unwavering commitment to pursuing excellence.

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