After disco, Alia Bhatt learns Bharatanatyam

Actress Alia Bhatt, who plays a Tamilian girl in "2 States", is not just trying to pick the accent but is also learning Bharatanatyam to play the South Indian girl with perfection


Mumbai
IANS

The 19-year-old plays an Iyengar girl in the movie, based on Chetan Bagat's novel "2 States: The Story of My Marriage". The story revolves around a Punjabi boy who falls in love with a Tamil girl, and the ensuing cultural clashes between them and their families.

Alia Bhatt

Alia, who made her debut with "Student Of The Year" last year, will feature opposite "Ishaqzaade" fame Arjun Kapoor in the film. She is learning Bharatanatyam to get into the character, said a statement.

The film "2 States" is directed by Abhishek Verman and co-produced by Karan Johar and Sajid Nadiadwala. 

Post your views on the story - via your Facebook profile or using the comment box below

comments powered by Disqus

Get Updates from Mid-Day.com


Copyright @ 2011 Mid-day Infomedia Ltd. All rights reserverd.