Bollywood's beloved actress Alia Bhatt turns 32 today! Here are some of the lesser known facts about herBefore her big break in Student of the Year (2012), Alia Bhatt appeared as a child artist in Sangharsh (1999), playing the younger version of Preity Zinta’s characterDirector Sanjay Leela Bhansali initially wanted to cast Alia in Balika Vadhu, but she declined the role as she was too young at the timeTo land her role in Student of the Year, Alia lost around 16 kg in just three months through a strict diet and exercise routineDespite being born and raised in Mumbai, Alia Bhatt holds British citizenship due to her mother, actress Soni Razdan, who was born in the United KingdomAlia is an advocate for animal rights and actively supports organizations working for stray animals' welfare. She even launched CoExist, a platform dedicated to animal and environmental well-beingAlia has showcased her vocal talent in several films, including Highway (2014), where she sang Sooha Saaha. She also trained professionally to hone her singing skills