Meet Actress Who Began Her Career at 6, Went From Rs 15 Lakh Debut To Crores & Is Now A Mother

Actress Who Started Acting At 6: Bollywood is no stranger to surprises, while some actresses fade away after brief stints, others carve out long, flourishing careers. Among them is one remarkable actress who not only stood the test of time but also rose to give fierce competition to the reigning Khans of Bollywood. She began her journey in the industry at an incredibly young age, making her first on-screen appearance at just 6 years old.

This is none other than Alia Bhatt. Alia was first featured in a movie in the year 1999. She has a small role as a child in the movie Sangharsh. She then made a full-fledged acting debut in the film 'Student of the Year.' She was just 19 years old back then.

As per India.com's report, Alia Bhatt charged an amount of just Rs. 15 lakhs for her debut film 'Student of the Year.' But now she has become one of the highest paid actress in Bollywood. As per Fincash's July 2025 report, Alia Bhatt charges around 20-25 crores per film. She reportedly took home around 10-15 crores for her last film 'Jigra.'

She went intense training for some of her roles. For the role of Udta Punjab, Alia got rid of her phone to step into the role of a Bihari hockey player. For Raazi, she learned Morse code and weapon training. Indeed, Alia Bhatt is a method actress who learned how to excel in her career.

Alia Bhatt told Vogue India about what she would have chosen as a career if she had a choice to go back to school again. She said, "I think I would Master in organisation. I'm so obsessed about organising. I love making plans."