1/5
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2/5
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In Udta Punjab Alia Bhatt plays Kumari Pinky (Bauria), a young girl from Bihar who aspires to play Hockey for the country starts working as a labourer in Punjab. But circumstances force her to sell drugs and this lands her in deep trouble. She is physically abused by drug-peddlers and even forced into prostitution. The film showcases the struggles of common girls like Bauria.
3/5
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4/5
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Imtiaz Ali's Highway helped Alia showcase her acting prowess in its fullest glory. She played a young girl who gets abducted by a gang of goons and later develops Stockholm syndrome. She was paired with method actor Randeep Hooda in the film and shared an unusual but refreshing chemistry with him on-screen.