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Kriti Sanon, who shared the prestigious National Award for Best Actress with Alia Bhatt this year, has been effusive in her praise for her fellow awardee. The two accomplished actors had already exchanged congratulations and admiration through their social media posts. In a recent interview with News 18, Kriti revealed that she personally reached out to Alia after their shared victory. Expressing her admiration, Kriti said, "I've always admired Alia as an actor and she was phenomenal in Gangubai Kathiawadi. We've both played the title role in our respective films and it's a proud moment to be sharing this prestigious award with her! I called her up and both of us were just too excited." Kriti Sanon was honored for her performance in "Mimi," while Alia was awarded for her role in "Gangubai Kathiawadi."

Heartfelt Acknowledgements on Social Media

The camaraderie between the two actresses was evident on social media as well. Alia Bhatt tagged Kriti in her gratitude-filled post, expressing her genuine appreciation for Kriti's work in "Mimi." Alia wrote, "I remember messaging you the day I saw Mimi... It was such an honest and powerful performance... I cried and cried... so well deserved... Shine on you star... The world is your oyster." Kriti reciprocated the warm sentiment, writing in response, "Let's celebrate soonnnn." In her own gratitude post, Kriti congratulated Alia and expressed her excitement at sharing the significant moment with her. She conveyed her admiration for Alia's work and extended a heartfelt invitation to celebrate.

A Glimpse into Kriti Sanon's Recent Activities

Over the weekend, Kriti Sanon paid a visit to Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple, accompanied by her family members - mother Geeta, father Rahul, and sister Nupur. The actress was seen distributing sweets to the paparazzi stationed outside the temple, sharing her joyous moments of celebration.

Acting Trajectories of Kriti Sanon and Alia Bhatt

Kriti Sanon embarked on her acting journey with "Heropanti" alongside Tiger Shroff and has since established herself with remarkable performances in films such as "Bareilly Ki Barfi," "Luka Chuppi," "Raabta," and "Dilwale." In her award-winning film "Mimi," she portrays a village woman who takes up surrogacy as a profession. Alia Bhatt, known for her roles in movies like "Raazi," "Dear Zindagi," and "Brahmastra," showcased her versatility in "Gangubai Kathiawadi," where she embodies the character of a real-life sex worker-turned-activist. The film earned five National Awards this year, further underscoring Alia's remarkable acting prowess.The mutual respect and admiration shared between Kriti Sanon and Alia Bhatt serve as a heartwarming reflection of the camaraderie within the film industry.