Alia Bhatt Helped Her Driver & Staff Buy Homes — With ₹50 Lakh Each

Alia Bhatt Gifts Her Closest Staff Members ₹50 Lakh Each for New Homes in Mumbai

While Alia Bhatt is known for her stellar performances and blockbuster hits, a lesser-known fact about the actress is her generosity toward those who’ve stood by her since the beginning of her career. In a heartwarming gesture that reflects her grounded nature, Alia reportedly gifted ₹50 lakh each to her personal driver and house help back in 2019.

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According to reports from Spotboye, Alia treated her longtime staff members — Sunil (her driver) and Amol (a domestic help) — as extended family. The duo has worked closely with her since her debut in 2012’s Student of the Year, and on her birthday in 2019, she surprised them both with the massive financial gift. The funds reportedly helped them each purchase a 1BHK apartment in Mumbai’s upscale Juhu and Khar neighborhoods.

Alia Bhatt’s gesture was widely praised as an example of how celebrities can use their success to uplift the lives of those who support them behind the scenes. It also underscores her reputation as not just a successful actor, but a genuinely kind individual.

However, not all news surrounding her inner circle has been positive. More recently, Alia was in the headlines after Vedika Prakash Shetty, a former personal assistant, was accused of misappropriating funds from both Eternal Sunshine Productions Pvt. Ltd. (Alia’s production house) and the actress’s personal accounts. The betrayal reportedly shocked Alia, given the trust and responsibility placed in Shetty’s hands.

Despite the unfortunate incident, Alia continues to focus on her professional journey and personal values, setting an example both on and off-screen.