In a heartwarming display of mutual admiration within Bollywood, superstar Alia Bhatt has publicly declared her immense appreciation for fellow actor Yami Gautam's performance in the social drama 'Haq'. Bhatt, who recently watched the film on Netflix, was so moved that she personally called Gautam to praise her work.
A Sunday Morning Call Full of Praise
The interaction began with a phone call from Alia Bhatt to Yami Gautam on a Sunday morning. Deeply impressed after watching Suparn Varma's directorial 'Haq' on Netflix, Bhatt felt compelled to reach out directly. The film features Yami Gautam in a powerful role as a Muslim woman battling for her right to maintenance from her ex-husband, played by Emraan Hashmi.
Following their conversation, Alia took to her Instagram Stories to share her thoughts with her millions of followers. She wrote, "Queen @yamigautam you are pure craft, heart and all things gold in Haq! One of my top female performances of all time..." She further added that she is a dedicated fan eagerly awaiting Gautam's future projects.
Yami Gautam's Gracious Response
Yami Gautam was quick to reciprocate the generous praise. She reposted Alia Bhatt's Instagram Story and penned a heartfelt note of her own. Gautam described Bhatt as a "brilliant actor & gem of a person" for being so generous with her perspective.
"Have always admired your work & ethics, Alia!" Gautam wrote, highlighting the "heartfelt & honest conversation" they shared. She expressed hope for more such supportive moments in the industry, celebrating mutual empowerment.
About the Film 'Haq' and Its Journey
The film at the center of this praise, 'Haq', is a significant social drama. It is inspired by the landmark Shah Bano case from the 1980s. The cast also includes seasoned actors like Sheeba Chaddha and Danish Hussain. The film is written by Reshu Nath and produced by Junglee Pictures.
'Haq' was initially released in cinemas in November, where it collected approximately Rs 19.86 crore over a five-week run. Its recent arrival on Netflix has given it a second wind, with the film consistently trending in the platform's Top 10 charts worldwide for several days.
This isn't the first time recently that Alia Bhatt has praised the work of Yami Gautam and her filmmaker husband, Aditya Dhar. Earlier in the same week, Bhatt also lauded Dhar's blockbuster period spy thriller 'Dhurandhar', calling it "movie magic." The film has broken records to become the highest-grossing Hindi film ever at the domestic box office.
This public exchange underscores a growing trend of actresses supporting and celebrating each other's craft, moving beyond competitive narratives to highlight pure artistic respect and camaraderie in the Indian film industry.
