Mumbai-based celebrity and fashion photographer Rahul Jhangiani has opened up about his memorable collaborations with Alia Bhatt, recalling the advertising campaign that became a major turning point in his career and later working with the actress during her pregnancy. From their first campaign together in Bangkok to a shoot for her baby clothing brand, the photographer praised Alia’s professionalism, dedication and work ethic.
Alia Bhatt’s first ad campaign became a career-defining moment
Looking back on his most memorable projects during a conversation with NDTV, Jhangiani recalled his first advertising campaign with Alia Bhatt in Bangkok. At the time, he was still relatively new to the industry and described the opportunity as a significant break in his career.“I think very memorable for me must be my first ad shoot with Alia Bhatt. I was in Bangkok. I was quite fresh, an amateur, and she gave me the opportunity to shoot a really big campaign,” he said.The project was a soap commercial for a major brand, and the photographer said the experience had a lasting impact on his professional journey.“I’m always grateful to her for giving me this opportunity. That was really special for me because it went really well. And that’s where my career took off,” he added.
Alia Bhatt continued working throughout her pregnancy
Years later, the photographer had another opportunity to work with Alia, this time for her baby clothing label Ed-a-Mamma while she was pregnant. Recalling the experience, he praised the actress for continuing to work despite being in the final stages of her pregnancy.“Honestly, hats off to her because she was working throughout her pregnancy. She was working till the last stage of her pregnancy. She started working right after her delivery. It’s incredible, the energy she has and the hard work she puts in. There were no excuses or breaks for her during her whole work journey,” he said.He also described Alia as grounded and easy to collaborate with, calling her “really humble and friendly” while noting that she is always “on point with her work.”
Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects
On the work front, Alia Bhatt is set to headline Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’ alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. The much-anticipated period drama is reportedly slated to release in January 2027. The film marks another major collaboration between Alia and Bhansali following ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, while she will also share the screen with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal in the ambitious project.