Gurinder Chadha breaks her silence on Alia Bhatt potentially playing the Indian princess in her Disney film, stating, "We had a meeting about..."

Gurinder Chadha, renowned for directing "Bend It Like Beckham" (2002) and "Bride and Prejudice" (2004), has been enlisted by Disney to helm an original musical centered around an Indian princess.

According to a recent report by Mid-Day, discussions were underway between Alia and Gurinder Chadha regarding the Disney project. The report mentioned that Alia and Gurinder convened in January this year during the filmmaker's visit to India for actor Aamir Khan’s daughter Ira Khan’s wedding with Nupur Shikhare.

A source informed the portal, “The two (Alia and Gurinder) 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 source further added, “After portraying a singer in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama and an undercover agent in Shiv Rawail’s movie, embodying a Disney princess would be a remarkable addition to Alia’s repertoire. Spearheading this high-budget international project would also mark a significant stride towards establishing her presence in Hollywood, following her involvement in 'Heart of Stone.' If all falls into place, she will commence work with Gurinder in the latter half of 2025.”

Rumors gained momentum when Gurinder attended the actor’s Hope Gala in London last month. Alia was also photographed with Gurinder on the red carpet, further fueling speculations.