These Pictures Are Proof That Alia Bhatt Is The Perfect Bridesmaid, Attends BFF's Wedding In Spain
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Alia Bhatt attends friend's wedding in Spain, following her impressive Cannes debut this year.
Alia Bhatt is a girl's girl. The actress never misses a chance to be with her childhood BFFs despite her hectic schedule. She flew straight to Spain after a stellar debut at 2025 Cannes to take part in her bestie Tanya Saha Gupta's wedding celebration. This is not the first time when Alia played the perfect bridesmaid.
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