Did you know Alia Bhatt was not the first choice for Dear Zindagi?

Alia Bhatt, known for hit films, was not the first choice for Gauri Shinde’s Dear Zindagi. Producers Shah Rukh Khan and Karan Johar convinced Gauri to consider Alia. The film eventually cast Alia replacing Katrina Kaif. Alia starred alongside Shah Rukh Khan, with the film achieving moderate box office success in India.