June 13, 2025: A rare and heart-melting childhood photo of Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has taken social media by storm. In the resurfaced image, a young Alia—dressed adorably in a purple lehenga choli—is seen posing playfully beside veteran actor Paresh Rawal, who is seen in a classic black and white outfit.
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The throwback snap, recently shared on Reddit, was captioned:
“Bollywood actor Paresh Rawal with this Cuteness overload! Throwback memories! Can you guess who is she??”
Fans were quick to identify the child star as none other than Alia Bhatt, and the comment section soon flooded with adoration and nostalgia.
A Link to the Film ‘Tamanna’?
Some eagle-eyed fans speculated that the photo may be from the sets of the 1997 film ‘Tamanna’, directed by Mahesh Bhatt, Alia’s father. The film featured Paresh Rawal in one of his most powerful and underrated roles—as a transgender parent.
“Looks like a BTS picture from the movie Tamanna. One of the finest but underrated performances of Paresh Rawal,” one user noted.
Alia Kapoor? Name Change Sparks Buzz
While the internet was busy cooing over the adorable photo, Alia Bhatt also made headlines for a possible surname change. A recent still from her latest vlog showed a sweet welcome message in a hotel room that read: “Dear Alia Kapoor”—hinting that she may have officially adopted her husband Ranbir Kapoor’s surname.
Though Alia previously mentioned her desire to add “Kapoor” to her name after marriage, formalities had delayed the change. The subtle update now has fans speculating that the switch is finally official. Reactions to the name change have been mixed, with many supporting her personal choice while others debated the implications for her brand identity.
Meanwhile, Paresh Rawal Clears Air on Hera Pheri 3 Exit
Veteran actor Paresh Rawal also made headlines recently after announcing his departure from the much-anticipated Hera Pheri 3. While early reports claimed creative differences, Rawal took to X (formerly Twitter) to deny the rumors:
“I REITERATE THAT THERE ARE NO CREATIVE DISAGREEMENTS WITH THE FILM MAKER… I hold immense love, respect, and faith in Mr. Priyadarshan the film director.”