Alia is currently busy promoting her production debut Darlings. She has been working really hard on her films and we can see that. Isn't it? She has been giving us immensely beautiful stories. In a conversation she recently talked about how the Bollywood industry is facing difficulties with the box office numbers and choice of films. 

She was asked what stars mean today. Alia said, "What makes a star? It’s the love, but there is also a certain kind of star who will bring in the money at the box office. But that cannot happen now without content, ultimately it’s the power of the content that is pulling the audience to cinemas. Of course, there is a certain larger-than-life experience on the big screen which you cannot replace, but the depth of good content standing the test of time is something people should go for, and do go for. So, the stardom comes from the content you give to the people.”

She is also talked about what a star earns when a film fails at the box office.  “I agree that stars’ salaries should be balanced out against the budget of the film. But then, I am no one to tell anyone what they should charge, kyunki main toh choti hun. If you ask me if some reassessing in general needs to happen, I’m sure all the producers are thinking that way… Even a star is thinking that way.” She also disclosed that there are instances when the actors have refused pending fees or returned fees when the movie doesn't do good in the theatres. 

Darlings seem to be very special for Alia and she is promoting it with all her heart. We hope it does well in the box office. It will be releasing on Netflix on 8 Aug 2022.