: Rohan witnesses the intimate encounter. This instantly shatters the friendship between the two boys and resets the stakes for the prestigious "Student of the Year" trophy.
The Indian film industry has witnessed a surge in young talent in recent years, and Alia Bhatt is undoubtedly one of the most promising stars to have emerged in the last decade. With her impressive performances in films like Highway, Gully Boy, and Raazi, Alia has proven her mettle as a versatile actress. However, it was her debut film Student of the Year that catapulted her to fame, and a particularly sizzling lip lock scene with her co-star Varun Dhawan has become a talking point among fans and critics to this day. : Rohan witnesses the intimate encounter
: Sidharth Malhotra described the experience as "boring" and "awkward" due to the intense technical requirements. With her impressive performances in films like Highway,
that the scene was "odd to rehearse" due to strict technical requirements regarding lip angles, head positioning, and nose placement. Awkward Environment: that the scene was "odd to rehearse" due
Alia has successfully updated her brand from a teenage heartthrob to a bonafide industry titan. The kiss didn't define her; her consistency did. And in an era where fleeting OTT scenes are forgotten in a week, Alia’s lasting legacy is that she turned a potential scandal into the smallest footnote of a glorious career.
In November 2024, Karan Johar celebrated the 12th anniversary of Student of the Year by sharing a deleted scene on Instagram. The clip showed Alia Bhatt’s character approaching Varun Dhawan’s character, requesting him to express grief over the supposed passing of Sidharth Malhotra’s grandmother, only for Varun to comically remind her that the grandmother is still alive. The lighthearted moment was a precursor to the popular song “Ishq Wala Love”.
: In a 2014 interview with Filmfare , Sidharth famously described the experience as "boring" due to the technical nature of shooting, which required multiple takes and specific camera angles, making it a professional task rather than a personal one. Alia Bhatt's Journey to "Student of the Year"