Shalini Pandey On Comparison With Alia Bhatt: “We Don’t Need Another Alia”
Shalini expressed that there is no need for another Alia Bhatt, as she is truly exceptional in her own right.
Arjun Reddy star Shalini Pandey has often been criticised for her similarities with Bollywood star Alia Bhatt. The two actress have often been compared due to their similar appearance. In recent updates, Pandey revealed that she was fed up with the comparisons and said that even though she felt gratitude towards the admiration, she had desired to stand out on her own.
Shalini Pandey On Comparisons With Alia Bhatt
During a conversation with Instant Bollywood, Shalini Pandey, who was recently seen in the Netflix series Dabba Cartel, expressed gratitude for the admiration while emphasizing her ambition to stand out for herself. Shalini expressed that there is no need for another Alia Bhatt, as she is truly exceptional in her own right. She emphasised that this admiration is not just because of Bhatt’s films but also due to the person she is offscreen.
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She further stated that she does not aspire to be like Alia because there is only one of her. While she acknowledges that there are many admirable qualities to learn from, she wants to maintain her own individuality. Shalini hopes that people recognize her for who she is rather than placing her into a specific mold. However, she added that when people compare her to Bhatt with love, she sees it as a great compliment since Alia is truly wonderful.
Shalini’s next film, Idly Kadai, will be directed by South superstar Dhanush. The film, which stars Dhanush and Nithya Menen, has been delayed due to upcoming filming. The release date has yet to be confirmed.
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First Published: April 02, 2025 2:25 PM
