Pooja Bhatt responds to Rahul Bhatt’s ‘better than Alia Bhatt’ remark, calls her a ‘renewed role model’: ‘Raha was born to be an actor’ |

Pooja Bhatt has reacted to her brother Rahul Bhatt’s recent remarks comparing him to her Alia Bhatt. While Rahul claimed that Pooja He was “better” than Alia, the actor-filmmaker clarified that both are from different generations, and have approached the industry in a very different way.Talking about the comparison, Pooja said that she has already had her phase in the limelight and now it’s Alia’s time to shine.“I’ve had my time. This is her time, and she has certain qualities, and she has a certain way of navigating this business that I didn’t have,” Pooja said in an interaction with Vickey Lalwani.

Pooja calls Alia an “upgraded version” of herself

Praising Alia’s professional choices and work ethic, Pooja said the actress has managed her career with remarkable intelligence.“He’s very smart. That game you have to play, he knows how to play it, and he does it wonderfully,” he said.Pooja added, “I’m talking about the choices she’s made as an actor, the filmmakers she’s chosen to work with, the hours she spends in terms of rehearsals.”Over the years, Alia has built a successful filmography with films like Raazi, Highway, Udta Punjab and Gangubai Kathiawadi, achieving commercial success and critical acclaim.While talking about her sister’s success, Pooja made an interesting analogy and described Alia as a ‘model renewed’.“When you buy a new phone, you upgrade to a phone with more features. So I’d like to believe it’s an upgraded model,” he said.

‘Raha born to be an actor’

Pooja also praised little Raha Kapoor and said that the child already has the makings of a future star.“Her daughter will be an even more innovative role model when she decides to become an actress. I think he was born to be one. Unless he becomes a NASA scientist… I don’t know,” said Pooja.He added: “If you look at that kid, he’s riveting, and look at the genes. There’s a spark. When he walks into a room, everyone pales in comparison. Your eyes just want to stay on him.”

Alia Bhatt Upcoming Movies

On the work front, Alia is awaiting the release of Alpha directed by Shiv Rawail. The film also stars Sharvari, Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor.The actor will also be seen in Love & War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali and co-starring him. Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.