Alia Bhatt had an intimate pre-birthday celebration with the media and Ranbir Kapoor on Thursday. The Student of the Year actor cut a cake and posed for pictures with photographers. On the occasion, Alia also engaged in a conversation with the media, where she spoke about dealing with ADHD and anxiety. She had recently opened up about these issues during her appearance on Jay Shetty’s podcast.
At the event, Alia revealed that she regularly attends therapy sessions to manage her anxiety. “It is a daily work in progress. I have mentioned this before and in the podcast as well that I go for therapy once a week, which helps me clear my mind,” she said. The actor added, “I find myself in various moments where my emotions are getting the better of me.”
However, Alia Bhatt admitted that being aware of anxiety helps her cope with it better. She explained, “It is not like I am someone deep into meditation or able to stick to any of those things. But sometimes, just being aware of your own internal processes and internal transitions—that these things might trigger you or might make you feel a certain way—just knowing or acknowledging to yourself helps you get through the difficult moment. Of course, support definitely helps, and talking it out helps.”
Alia also shared how a children’s book that she reads to her daughter, Raha, serves as a reminder for her as well. “I read a book called The Book of Emotions to Raha. It simply explains to kids what emotions are. When I read that book to her, it is actually like I am reading to myself. Sometimes, it is important to remind yourself about the different sorts of highs and lows a human can experience and how it is normal to feel that way.”
On the professional front, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in Love and War, which also stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in lead roles. The film is directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.