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'Where is Sharvari?': Alia Bhatt's playful response to fans questioning co-actor's absence in Alpha teaser
Mumbai/IBNS: Bollywood actor Sharvari's absence from the teaser of Alia Bhatt-starrer Alpha had left fans puzzled, even as the first glimpse of the film generated considerable excitement online.
After the teaser, which largely focused on Alia Bhatt and veteran actor Bobby Deol, a section of social media users repeatedly asked one question: "Where is Sharvari?"
Ahead of the trailer launch on Wednesday, Alia addressed the curiosity with a playful social media post featuring her co-star.
(L-R) Sharvari and Alia Bhatt. Photo: Alia Bhatt/Instagram
Alia's cheeky response to fans
The 33-year-old actor shared a series of photographs from the film's promotional campaign in Delhi, poking fun at the speculation surrounding Sharvari's absence.
"Where is Sharvari?" Alia wrote on Instagram.
Sharvari responded in the comments, "Preeessseeeenttt miss!!!", delighting fans and highlighting the camaraderie between the two actors.
Trailer unveils mythology-inspired action thriller
The trailer of Alpha, an upcoming Hindi action thriller, blends mythology, nationalism and high-octane action, offering a glimpse into what could be one of the year's biggest releases.
Apart from Alia and Sharvari, the film also stars Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor in pivotal roles.
A mythological backdrop
The 2-minute-33-second trailer opens with Bobby Deol's character naming a baby girl Sita because her mother was named Janaki, drawing inspiration from the Ramayana.
As the story unfolds, Sita narrates how she was abducted by Fateh, played by Deol, whom she describes as a "rakshas" (demon).
While an earlier teaser hinted that Fateh was her father, the trailer reveals he is not her biological parent but the man who raised and trained her for a larger mission.
Alia's assassin avatar takes centre stage
Alia Bhatt plays a deadly assassin trained from childhood to kill.
The trailer showcases her transformation into a fierce action star as she battles multiple adversaries while confronting her former mentor-turned-enemy.
Packed with intense combat sequences, the film appears to push Alia into one of the most physically demanding roles of her career.
Sharvari joins the mission
The action intensifies when Sharvari's character joins forces with Alia in a bid to stop Fateh.
"Sharvari's character arc is purposely kept under wraps in the trailer as she plays a very important role in the film, but the trailer signifies her teaming up with Alia in a bid to stop Bobby Deol at any cost," Yash Raj Films said in a statement.
Anil Kapoor and the mystery of Alpha
Anil Kapoor is briefly introduced in the trailer and appears to be closely linked to the mysterious Alpha programme that forms the backbone of the story.
The trailer concludes with Alia and Sharvari meeting an unidentified character whose face remains hidden, with only close shots of his eyes visible.
The sequence has fuelled speculation among fans that Hrithik Roshan could have a significant role in the film.
Release date
Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on July 3, 2026.
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