Alia Bhatt gave a statement on Mahesh Bhatt's reaction to her panic attack

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Alia Bhatt shares a close and supportive relationship with her father, veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who helped her during the early stages of her career

Alia Bhatt

Mahesh Bhatt is celebrating his 76th birthday today, marking a significant milestone

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Alia recalled having a panic attack the day before the shooting of her debut film, "Student of the Year," and sought her father's help

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Mahesh Bhatt's unconventional method to help Alia involved making her stand in front of a room full of people to express her feelings, which ultimately made her feel better

Alia Bhatt

Alia initially found her father's advice harsh but later realized it was the best thing for her as it normalized her feelings

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Mahesh Bhatt has never been a "regular father," often encouraging Alia to embrace failure as a learning experience rather than fearing it

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Alia mentioned that her father's unique approach helped her remove the negative stigma associated with failure

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On the professional front, Alia Bhatt is gearing up for the release of her film "Jigra," directed by Vasan Bala, which explores the emotional bond between a brother and sister

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"Jigra" is set to hit theaters on October 11 and also stars Vedang Raina

Additionally, Alia will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming project "Love and War"