Alia Bhatt opens up on her ADHD diagnosis; Says, ‘I am most present with Raha and on set’
Alia Bhatt who is currently making headlines for her recently released ‘Jigra‘ directed by Vasan Bala, revealed that she was clinically diagnosed with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder).
During her conversation with Alia Bhatt shared that she discovered she is on the ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder) spectrum after taking a psychological test.Reflecting on her childhood, she mentioned how she often zoned out in classrooms or during conversations, something her friends had always noticed. However, it wasn’t until recently that she understood the reason behind it.
Alia explained that she feels most present and at peace when in front of the camera, embodying her character, and now also when she is with her daughter, Raha. These are the two moments in her life where she feels the most calm and focused.
In the same interview, Alia Bhatt recalled how her makeup artist, Puneet B Saini, requested two hours to do her makeup on her wedding day. Alia responded by saying that she wasn’t willing to dedicate that much time, especially on such a special day, as she wanted to relax. She explained that due to her Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), she didn’t have the patience or interest in spending too much time.
Directed by Vasan Bala, ‘Jigra’ is a drama about a sister’s desperate attempt to free her brother from a foreign prison. Alia Bhatt plays the role of Satya, who teams up with others to break her brother out of jail. The film is produced by Alia Bhatt and Karan Johar. The film saw a clash with Raj Kummar Rao and Triptii Dimri’s ‘Vicky Vidya Kya Woh Wala Video’.
Besides this, Alia will also be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s film ‘Love and War’, which also features her husband Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. She’ll also star in ‘Alpha’, part of Aditya Chopra’s YRF Spy Universe.