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Alia Bhatt Extends Birthday With Padel Session, Shares ADHD Focus Struggles

The candid post adds to a growing wave of open talk about mental health in Indian cinema.

Overview

  • Bhatt posted on Instagram Tuesday, showing a padel meetup with her “best mamas” in matching “In My Padel Era” caps and a birthday cake.
  • She said the last few weeks made it hard to start her days with focus, writing “hello adhd” to explain the challenge.
  • She thanked her friends for showing up and playing two hours because she wanted to, calling the morning “just everything.”
  • The new photos followed her March 15th birthday, which she spent on a quiet family trip to Hong Kong with Ranbir Kapoor and their daughter, Raha.
  • Coverage noted she has spoken before about living with ADHD, and several outlets referenced sister Shaheen Bhatt’s past writing on depression.