Highlights:
- Alia Bhatt’s daughter Raha has a dedicated vanity van on film sets, described by Mahesh Bhatt as “like a temple.”
- The move reflects a growing trend of female stars combining professional commitments with parenting.
- Industry debates continue over celebrity demands, entourage costs, and on-set logistics.
New-age actresses navigate work and motherhood
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, father of Alia Bhatt, revealed that his granddaughter, Raha Kapoor, now has a personal vanity van on her mother’s sets. He described it as a “temple” he avoided entering, highlighting the care given to young children on professional shoots. Mahesh Bhatt praised Alia for managing both her career and parenting, noting her recent trip to Milan for a Gucci event with Raha in tow.
Changing norms in Bollywood
Historically, female actors in Hindi cinema often stepped back from work after marriage or childbirth. Today, top actresses routinely juggle film schedules and family responsibilities, reflecting a broader shift in industry culture. Mahesh Bhatt emphasized that new-age heroines are “parenting while going to work,” signaling changing expectations and professional flexibility.
Celebrity entourage and industry debates
The discussion comes amid ongoing debates about rising demands from A-list stars. Industry figures, including directors Sanjay Gupta and Anurag Kashyap, have cited logistical and financial challenges due to large teams, multiple vanity vans, and on-set requirements. Cases have surfaced of productions adjusting or canceling shoots to accommodate celebrity demands, highlighting the balance producers must strike between star requirements and budget management.
Balancing costs and professionalism
While stars like Alia Bhatt integrate family life into work seamlessly, the broader industry grapples with the implications of high-maintenance shoots. Directors have praised veterans like Amitabh Bachchan for maintaining minimal on-set staff, contrasting with newer expectations of multiple makeup, gym, and personal vans for some celebrities.
