Alia Bhatt movies that broke the conventional Bollywood heroine stereotype

It just took seven years for Alia Bhatt to emerge as one of most popular actors of younger generation. Once called a masterpiece by her filmmaker-dad Mahesh Bhatt, Alia Bhatt has proved her acting prowess in movies like Raazi, Highway, Gully Boy, among ors. A naive and talented Alia Bhatt has an abundance of films in different sts of productions under her name. Here is a list of Alia Bhatt's movies that broke conventions of a 'typical Bollywood heroine'.

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Alia Bhatt's movies that broke Bollywood heroine convention 

Highway (2014)

movie, starring Alia Bhatt and Randeep Hooda in lead, traces journey of two characters, who fall in love with each or in worst of situations. Directed by Imitiaz Ali, Highway, established Alia as a force to reckon. Playing role of Veera Tripathi in Highway, Alia earned a lot of accolades and love from audience and critics alike. 

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Udta Punjab (2016) 

movie, starring Shahid Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Diljit Dosanjh and Kareena Kapoor in lead, revolves around illegal drug trade of Punjab. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, Alia took everyone by surprise with her role as Kumari Pinky in film. She, who darkened her skin for role, also impeccably portrayed emotions of a rape victim. Released amid positive reviews, movie failed to garner a great numbers at box office. 

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Dear Zindagi (2016)

movie, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt and Ali Zafar in lead, narrates tale of a girl, who bravely fights against mental health. Directed by Gauri Shinde, movie was talk of town for its brave attempt at portraying mental health with sensitivity. Released in 2016, movie was lauded by critics and audiences. 

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