Alia Bhatt Shares Mahesh Bhatt's Theatrical Parenting Memory

Alia Bhatt recently attended a special screening of 'Om Ka Hari,' a film featuring her mother, Soni Razdan. At the event, Bhatt reminisced about her father, filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, sharing a vivid childhood memory that showcased his larger-than-life personality.

She recalled an instance from her first standard where her father employed an overbearing, theatrical gesture to help her remember the spelling of 'the,' an eccentric but memorable method that stayed with her. This personal anecdote resonates with the themes of 'Om Ka Hari,' which examines the intricacies of father-son dynamics.

The film, directed by Harish Vyas, stars Anshuman Jha and Raghubir Yadav as a father and son navigating generational divides and unspoken expectations. Their journey to Varanasi becomes a catalyst for confronting love and unresolved issues.

Harish Vyas's 'Om Ka Hari' completes his trilogy on expressing love, following films that explored marital and platonic affections. This latest work focuses on the paternal bond, emphasizing the difficulty in articulating love within families. The film is slated for a theatrical release on September 18, 2026.