Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor are currently busy shooting for Ayan Mukerji’s Brahmastra in Varanasi. The power couple today visited the famous Kashi Vishwanath temple to seek blessings. A picture of the two posing with fans outside the temple is being widely shared by fan clubs on social media.
In the photo, Alia Bhatt has donned a no-makeup look and has opted for a yellow suit. Ranbir, on the other hand, looked handsome in a white shirt with a rudraksha mala and sandalwood paste (tilak) on his forehead.
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According to reports, Ranbir and Alia are shooting for a 20-day schedule at key locations in Varanasi, including the Ramnagar Fort and Chet Singh Fort.
In a recent interview with Firstpost, Alia had revealed that she pleaded with director Ayan Mukerji to cast her opposite Ranbir in Brahmastra. ''The idea for Brahmastra was conceived long back when Ayan had just done Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani. I wanted to work with him and I have always wanted to work with Ranbir as well. I pleaded to Ayan that please cast me with him,'' she had said.
When asked about the experience of working with Ranbir Kapoor, Alia had replied, "With Ranbir, it is a completely different experience because I have always admired him. He is my favourite actor since he made his debut. He will always remain my favourite because he is so honest and effortless."
Brahmastra also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Nagarjuna Akkineni and Mouni Roy, is set to hit the screens this Christmas. She will be also seen in Karan Johar’s directorial, Takht. After that she has her father Mahesh Bhatt’s Sadak 2. Ranbir, on the other hand, has gangster drama Shamshera in the pipeline.