Alia Bhatt became one of the first major Bollywood actresses of her generation to land a significant role in a big-budget Hollywood production when she starred in Netflix’s Heart of Stone alongside Gal Gadot.
About Heart of Stone
The Netflix action thriller features Gal Gadot as a spy operative. Alia played Keya Dhawan, a hacker with a complex moral compass. The film became one of Netflix’s most-watched releases that year.
Indian Audience Reaction
Indian fans were overwhelmingly proud. The film trended on social media in India within hours of release, with fans celebrating her action sequences and screen presence against established Hollywood stars.
International Critical Response
While the film received mixed overall reviews, Alia’s performance was specifically praised by several international critics for her commanding screen presence.
What Is Next
Following Heart of Stone’s success, Alia has been linked to several further international productions while continuing her Bollywood career — continuing the path blazed by Priyanka Chopra.
