Bollywood’s silver-screen darling is both at the top of her game and just getting started.
A film 10 years in the making, it cemented Bhatt’s ability to headline a franchise with her signature empathy and unmatched soulfulness.
On the precipice of motherhood, her Hollywood crossover, and sure-to be household-name status, Bhatt spoke withabout the ups and downs of fame, learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable, and what career moves might be in her future.[Isha is] the youngest character I’ve played. And I don’t mean in terms of age. I mean in terms of soul, because she’s really just attracted to adventure and wonder. And that’s what makes her go on this journey.
I’m an information enthusiast, you could say. I really get that from my mother. I just feel more secure if I have all the information, which is why a big turning point in my life, so far—I think in many people’s lives—was the pandemic. Because there we were in the middle of no information. And everything was changing. I was not very comfortable with change. But slowly and steadily I’m letting go of the rigidness with regard to information and being prepared. But I still like to do my homework.
Okay, maybe I could put the film together, maybe I will be able to manage directing the film as well. But what happens post-production?On working with her now-husband, Ranbir Kapoor, on[Ranbir] is one of the most accommodating, easy actors to work with. Always on time, always so giving to other actors. Extremely, extremely disciplined. And these are all attributes that I deeply admire, and I also believe I have the same. So, for us, this was a very comfortable working atmosphere.