Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt has revealed that he once urged his daughter, acclaimed actress Alia Bhatt, to closely study the work of Hollywood legend Meryl Streep to deepen her understanding of performance and character immersion. In a recent interview, Bhatt spoke candidly about the formative advice he gave Alia during the early stages of her acting career.
According to Bhatt, Meryl Streep’s ability to transform into diverse roles with authenticity and emotional precision served as an ideal benchmark for any serious actor. “I told Alia, if you want to truly understand the soul of acting, study Meryl Streep—not just her performances, but her process, her choices, her silences,” Bhatt said.
He emphasized that Streep’s career offers valuable lessons in restraint, nuance, and the power of internalized emotion—qualities that he believed would help Alia evolve beyond surface-level portrayals. Bhatt also noted that Alia took the advice seriously, often watching Streep’s films and interviews to absorb her approach to character development.
Alia Bhatt, now one of India’s leading actresses, has earned praise for her versatility and emotional depth in films such as Raazi, Highway, and Gangubai Kathiawadi. Industry insiders have often credited her maturity and commitment to craft as key factors in her rise, and Bhatt’s guidance appears to have played a significant role in shaping her artistic journey.
The revelation adds a personal dimension to Alia’s professional narrative, highlighting the influence of parental mentorship and global inspiration in her evolution as an actor.
