Imtiaz Ali reveals not Alia Bhatt but Aishwarya Rai Bachchan first choice for ‘Highway’ – Here’s why

Imtiaz Ali’s 2014 film ‘Highway’ was a turning point for Alia Bhatt, but she wasn’t his first choice for Veera. Initially, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was considered. However, after meeting Alia at a screening, Ali was impressed by her emotional intelligence and decided to cast her, leading to a critically acclaimed performance.