Veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt turns a year older today on September 20, 2018. While his elder daughter Pooja Bhatt (seven days ago) started the countdown to the special day with a series of adorable pictures of Bhatt (back in the days) from the family album, the younger one wishes her father on his 70th birthday with a thank you note. The Brahmastra actress took to the photo-sharing app to share a picture of her father posing with a bird and wished him 'Happy Birthday'. Through the post, the actress also confirmed that that she will be a part of Mahesh Bhatt's upcoming venture 'Sadak 2'. Thanking her father for giving her the opportunity to be a part of Aditya Roy Kapur and Sanjay Dutt starrer on the occasion of his 70th birthday.

Alia wrote on Instagram, "Dear Daddy, On your 70th Birthday you have given me the greatest present I could ask and dream for. You are directing me! Sadak 2 is a dream come true.. What I thought will never be possible you have made possible. Thank you daddy from the bottom of my heart, soul and bones.This will be a journey of discovery.. Of life, movies, feeling and most of all.. Of a father and daughter. I love you my not-so-old man! Happy Birthday 💕" The actress also shared another picture, where we can see the whole 'Sadak 2' team (Alia, Pooja, Aditya, Dutt and Bhatt).

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On the professional front, Alia Bhatt, who was last seen in Meghna Gulzar's Raazi, starring Vicky Kaushal, is currently shooting for Ayan Mukerji's upcoming venture 'Brahmastra', which is slated to hit the theatres on August 15, 2019. The film also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Akkineni Nagarjuna, Ranbir Kapoor and Mouni Roy in pivotal roles. Watch this space for further updates.

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