Renowned filmmaker Gurinder Chadha, recognized for her acclaimed works like “Bend It Like Beckham” (2002) and “Bride & Prejudice” (2004), recently debunked rumors surrounding actress Alia Bhatt’s attachment to her forthcoming Disney musical featuring an Indian princess. Chadha took to X (formerly Twitter) to directly refute reports suggesting Bhatt’s confirmed involvement, clarifying that the script is still in progress and that her discussions with Bhatt pertained to a separate project. Despite speculation fueled by a recent report citing Bhatt as a frontrunner for the lead role, Chadha emphasized that the casting process for the princess role has yet to commence. While Alia’s participation in the Disney princess project remains uncertain, the potential for collaboration on future projects between Chadha and Bhatt remains open, with casting updates expected later in production.
