Alia Bhatt Opens Up About ADHD Diagnosis and How She Finds Peace in Front of the Camera

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt recently revealed that she has been diagnosed with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). In an interview, the Jigra star shared how she discovered her condition and discussed its impact on her life, highlighting the activities that help her manage it.

In a conversation with Lallantop, Bhatt explained, “I have been zoning out from things since childhood. I would zone out while in the classroom or in the middle of a conversation. Just recently, I took up a psychological test and after that I realised I have ADHD; my spectrum is quite high.”

The diagnosis came as a surprise to the actress, though her friends were less shocked. Bhatt humorously recalled, “When I revealed this to my friends, they said they knew this for a long time now; it is not some big revelation because of my personality, and I was like, ‘But, I didn’t know.’”

ADHD, a condition that can cause difficulties with attention and focus, has affected Bhatt's ability to sustain interest in various activities. However, she finds a sense of calm and focus when she's acting or spending time with her daughter Raha. “Then I realised why I am at so much peace when I am in front of the camera. I stay present at that moment. I don’t know if it’s the character or what, but I am more present at that moment. And of course, after Raha, whenever I am with her, I am most present at that moment. I am at peace at these moments, and also mentally present,” she added.

Bhatt previously discussed her ADHD diagnosis in an interview with Allure, where she emphasized the importance of quick tasks and her aversion to lengthy activities. She recalled a light-hearted moment from her wedding day, sharing, “It needs to be something that you can do very quickly. I have ADHD and don’t have interest in investing too much time. Whatever needs to happen needs to happen fast. On my wedding day, my makeup artist Puneet (B. Saini) was like, ‘Alia, this time you need to give me two hours.’ I told her, ‘You’ve lost it. Especially on my wedding day, I’m not giving you two hours because I want to chill.’”

Alia Bhatt is currently featuring in Jigra, directed by Vasan Bala, which is playing in theatres across India.