Here’s what SRK messaged Alia post Darlings

In 2022,

Alia Bhatt

achieved a major career milestone by making her debut as a

producer

with the film ‘

Darlings

.’ This dark comedy, featuring Alia alongside

Vijay Varma

,

Shefali Shah

, and Roshan Mathew, quickly gained popularity, receiving both critical acclaim and audience appreciation. The film’s distinctive narrative and outstanding performances contributed to its success.
‘Darlings’ also marked Alia Bhatt’s debut as a producer under her banner, Eternal Sunshine Productions and was co-produced by Shahrukh Khan.

Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan have cultivated a strong bond over the years, marked by their collaborative efforts in the film industry. After watching ‘Darlings,’ Shah Rukh Khan reached out to Alia Bhatt with an endearing message that reflected the film’s unique lingo style.
During the trailer launch of ‘Darlings’ in 2022, Alia shared that he texted her, saying, “Thanks you Darlings for doing this movies.” This playful use of language resonated with the film’s tone and showcased Shah Rukh’s affectionate nature.

Alia and Shah Rukh’s friendship dates back to their work in the 2016 film ‘Dear Zindagi.’ Their chemistry on-screen translated into a fruitful partnership off-screen, culminating in the production of ‘Darlings.’ Alia revealed that the journey to producing the film began in 2019 when director Jasmeet K Reen and producer Gaurav Verma approached her with the script. The narrative took unexpected turns during the pitch, leaving Alia pleasantly surprised and eager to take on the role of producer.

SRK’s involvement in ‘Darlings’ was not just as a co-producer but also as a mentor and supporter. Alia recounted a conversation where Shah Rukh expressed his willingness to co-produce the film, saying, “Main usually co-produce nahi karta par main tere saath karunga aur bahut maze karenge” (I don’t usually co-produce, but I will do it with you and we will have a lot of fun). This statement reflected his enthusiasm for the project and his desire to create lasting memories with Alia.
On August 5, 2024, Alia Bhatt and Vijay Varma celebrated the second anniversary of ‘Darlings’ on their social media accounts. Alia posted a heartfelt message on Instagram, expressing her gratitude and reflecting on the film’s journey. Accompanying her post was a video from Eternal Sunshine Productions, showcasing memorable moments from the film’s production, including behind-the-scenes clips and promotional events, captioned, “Celebrating two years of Darlings,” with the video reading, “Double the funs, double the loves. Happy Two Darlings.”
On the upcoming work front, Alia Bhatt and Shah Rukh Khan have a range of exciting projects in the pipeline. Alia is preparing to release her action thriller ‘Jigra,’ which she is co-producing with

Karan Johar

. Additionally, she will feature in the YRF Spy Universe film ‘Alpha.’
Shah Rukh Khan is set to collaborate with his daughter Suhana Khan in the upcoming film ‘King.’