Mahesh Bhatt celebrated his 74th birthday yesterday on September 20, 2022! The veteran director, producer and screenwriter is one of the most celebrated members of the Indian film fraternity, an icon who has given us movies like Aashiqui and Sadak, and continues to brighten the industry with his intriguing insights. Of course, his day was full of best wishes from industry insiders, colleagues, fans and more, however, one birthday wish stood out for all us foodies, and that was from none other than that of the fellow foodie Alia Bhatt! Bhatt’s daughter with Soni Razdan, and one of Bollywood’s top actors, Alia not only wished his father an adorable birthday but also revealed to us his favourite food. Want to know what it is? Read on. 

Sharing a cute picture of him on her Instagram Stories, Alia wished him a day full of "aloo fry". Yes, you read it right! Her wish for her father's birthday seems to be a potato lover's dream. In the picture we could see her father, smiling ear-to-ear while holding his aloo fry in one hand. It seems like Mahesh Bhatt may be a big fan of aloo fry, and it won't be an exaggeration to say that aloo fry may be his favourite snack. Take a look at the picture Alia shared: 

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This reminds us how Alia too is a fan of aloo fries, so much so that she is also called ‘Aloo’ fondly by her close friends and family. Mr. Bhatt’s picture reminded us how a simple bowl of aloo fries can lighten up the day! The crunchy potato snack is a favourite of many, and the joy of biting into it is just indescribable. If you too are now craving some crunchy and delicious potato snacks, we have an aloo fry recipe right here for you to try at home.  

Besides Alia, Bhatt’s elder daughter Pooja Bhatt also took to Instagram to dedicate a post to her dear father. And it was too heartwarming to miss! 

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