Balance is not always consistent, says Alia Bhatt

Alia Bhatt recently gave her honest opinion on juggling work and personal life. She said that the secret lies in choosing the biggest priority at the moment. She also recalled someone telling her that she could never be a ‘great parent’.

Alia married her boyfriend, actor Ranbir Kapoor, on April 14, 2022. They dated for several years before tying the knot in an intimate ceremony. The couple welcomed their first child, Raha Kapoor, in November 2022.

Talking about her honest outlook on balancing work and private life, Alia told ‘Femina’, “Balance is not always consistent and something always has to suffer. You might think you can do everything and nothing will suffer. You might be able to do everything, but your peace of mind will probably suffer. I think that’s what happens very often because I want to be present with everything personally and professionally. But, in the bargain, I’m taking no time out for myself, giving myself no thought. So, I think it’s about trying to choose your biggest priority at that moment.”

“Somebody once told me that you can never be a great parent, a great professional, a great daughter or a great anything. ‘Greatness’ is just extremely overrated. You just have to be good enough, honest and keep communication wide open. So, that’s what I try to do: keep communication wide open with my friends, family and myself. Even then, sometimes I feel as if I take on too much, but I also feel like I thrive with responsibility. I don’t have the answers,” the actor added.

During the same interview, Alia also clarified that she will no longer sacrifice family time for work. She recalled the time when she was willing to sacrifice everything, including sleep and family time, for work. However, it has changed over time.