Image was shared on Instagram. (courtesy: gurinder.chadha)

Director Gurinder Chadha‘s current put up on X (previously Twitter) is aimed toward setting the file straight. A number of days in the past, a newspaper reported that Alia Bhatt could be collaborating with the director for an upcoming Disney film. Now, Gurinder Chadha has refuted these rumours by sharing an image of the actress with the textual content, “This is NOT TRUE. NOT SURE WHERE THIS STARTED. THE SCRIPT IS STILL IN THE WORKS. ALIA AND I HAD A MEETING BOUT ANOTHER PROJECT AND I ATTENDED HER CHARITY GALA RECENTLY. “ In the same post, the director also included the headline that she was quashing. It read, “Alia Bhatt to star in Gurinder Chadha’s next, backed by Disney?”

This is NOT TRUE. NOT SURE WHERE THIS STARTED. THE SCRIPT IS STILL IN THE WORKS. ALIA AND I HAD A MEETING BOUT ANOTHER PROJECT AND I ATTENDED HER CHARITY GALA RECENTLY.

Alia Bhatt to star in Gurinder Chadha’s subsequent, backed by Disney? https://t.co/oIG3pkGb7u

— Gurinder Chadha OBE ???? (@GurinderC) April 6, 2024

The rumours of Alia Bhatt becoming a member of palms with Gurinder Chadha began when the director attended the actress’ Hope Gala in London. Alia Bhatt hosted a charity occasion to assist the Salaam Bombay Foundation in elevating funds for underprivileged youngsters. The filmmaker additionally posted a video on Instagram from the occasion, that includes singer Harshdeep Kaur singing the track Lal Meri Pat Rakhiyo Bhala Jhoole Lalan. Alongside the put up, Gurinder wrote, “Wonderful evening for Salaam Bombay Foundation charity.”

She additionally tagged Harshdeep and used the hashtag “aaliabhatt” in her caption.

Soon after the occasion, a Mid-Day report quoted a supply as saying: “The two have been in talks for a while. The final casting will happen only after the script is developed, but Alia is among the top casting choices.” 

The supply continued, “After playing a singer in Bhansali’s period drama (Love & War) and an undercover agent in Rawail’s movie, a Disney princess will be a great addition to Alia’s repertoire. Leading the big-budget international project will also be a step forward towards making her presence felt in Hollywood after Heart of Stone [2023]. If things fall in place, she will kick off work with Gurinder in the second half of 2025.” But with Gurinder Chadha quashing these claims, it seems that followers should wait just a little longer for Alia’s subsequent huge Hollywood venture. 

Gurinder Chadha is finest identified for her tasks like Bend It Like Beckham and Bride and Prejudice. The director has been signed by Disney to create an unique musical revolving round an Indian princess. Alia Bhatt can be subsequent seen in Jigra and Love & War.