Updated On: 12 February, 2026 09:35 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ratna Pathak Shah has praised Alia Bhatt’s attentiveness and focus on set, calling her gifted and professional. At the same time, she criticised a trend among some young actresses who try to act cute on set

Ratna Pathak Shah and Alia Bhatt
Veteran actor Ratna Pathak Shah has always been candid about her views on the film industry. From criticising new-generation actors to calling out excessive entourage demands, she is known for never mincing her words. Ratna Pathak Shah has been an active part of the industry for over four decades. In a recent interaction, she shared how Alia Bhatt is different from other actors of her generation, even as she criticised young actresses who try to be cute on sets.
In a conversation with Pinkvilla, the Dhak Dhak actress praised Alia Bhatt. The two shared screen space in Kapoor & Sons. She revealed how the diva is different from other actresses of her generation. Talking about her on-set experience, Ratna said, “Bahot hi attentive hai wo, tab maine jo note kiya unke baare mein (she was very attentive). She used to be on the monitor all the time — not when she was acting, but when others were working. She observed very carefully.”