Exclusive: Karan Johar is my father beyond my biological father, says Alia Bhatt

Now that Alia Bhatt’s new film Badrinath Ki Dulhania is released, the sprightly diva has some time on her hands to go shopping for Karan Johar’s newborn twins, Yash and Roohee.

“That’s true,” Alia concedes, a day after the release of her film while admitting, “Karan Johar is my father beyond my biological father (filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt). He means so much to me, even talking about it makes me emotional. I am delighted to welcome my new siblings and look forward to spending time with them.”

Mulling over her choices, Alia says, “I love shopping and am a good shopper. I know exactly what to buy for whom. The ideal shopping for Yash and Roohee would be clothes. But I am told babies outgrow clothes in no time at all. So I’d rather buy stuff that stays with them for a while. Maybe furniture or toys. Or some fixture for their room. Let’s see.”

Alia is very excited about the new arrivals. “But more than me, I am happy for Karan because he’s so happy,” she says.