Alia Bhatt interview: On why she entered the world of ‘Poacher’ and her love for wildlife

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, along with director Richie Mehta and actors Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya, talk about how the web series ‘Poacher’ is entertaining yet relevant. Alia Bhatt’s love for nature and wildlife began when she was a child. “As kids, my sister (Shaheen Bhatt) and I would rescue kittens,” says the actor. She has now come on board as the executive producer of the upcoming web series, Poacher , a crime drama which revolves around forest officials trying to uncover an ivory poaching ring. “We have a responsibility towards our planet, and that’s one of the reasons why I became a part of Poacher,” says Alia, during an interaction with The Hindu in Mumbai. “Animals bring so much joy to us. It’s important to reinstate the significance of the coexistence between humans and animals. I thought Poacher conveyed this message. The series speaks for an important cause,” she shares.

Alia adds that she and her daughter Raha enjoy connecting with nature. “My daughter grew up around animals, and she has so much love for them. When you start growing up, you get occupied with school and college. And then, life takes over with excessive human interaction. In this context, a scientific explanation makes so much sense — It says that when you see greenery, your brain releases dopamine and you feel calm.”