Did Alia Bhatt Wish She Could Have Been There to Hold Her Best Actress Moment at the Filmfare Awards?

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Key Takeaways
- Alia Bhatt won the Best Actress award for “Jigra.”
- She expressed her emotions about missing the ceremony.
- Gratitude towards her team was a key theme in her message.
- The 70th Filmfare Awards celebrated excellence in Bollywood.
- Karan Johar accepted the award on her behalf.
Mumbai, Oct 12 (NationPress) Bollywood star Alia Bhatt shared her emotions regarding winning the Best Actress accolade at the Filmfare Awards for her role in “Jigra.”
In her heartfelt message on Instagram, she conveyed her desire to have experienced the moment in person. While celebrating from a distance, the 'Raazi' star reflected on the significance of the occasion and expressed gratitude towards those involved in the film. She wrote, “This one will always stay closest to my heart … not just for the story we told, but for the incredible people who gave it life. @vasanbala, thank you for seeing it the way you did. @vedangraina, #VivekGomber, #ManojPahwa, @rahulr_23, @yuvvrajjviijan, @dheerhira.. thank you for the honesty you brought to every frame. So grateful to @filmfare for the honour, and to everyone who found a piece of themselves in this film.”
She further added, “I wish I could’ve been there to hold that moment in person, but my heart is full all the same. It felt truly full circle @karanjohar, @dharmamovies, @grish1234 and @eternalsunshineproduction coming together for this one. And I’ll always be thankful for my real-life Jigra, @shaheenb for being my calm through it all. For now, all I can say is “Taara na disse, ya chaann kho jaawe. Tenu sang rakhna,” she concluded.
The post showcases a series of candid moments from the set, including pictures with Vedang Raina and Karan Johar. One behind-the-scenes photo features the actress during her makeup session, alongside others with the cast and crew.
Alia Bhatt received the Best Actress award for her outstanding performance in “Jigra,” while Abhishek Bachchan and Kartik Aaryan were jointly awarded the Best Actor honor. Karan Johar accepted the award on her behalf.
The 70th Filmfare Awards took place on October 11 at the EKA Arena, Kankaria Lake, Ahmedabad. The glamorous event was hosted by Shah Rukh Khan, Karan Johar, and Maniesh Paul.