Alia Bhatt releasing her first book, Ed Finds A Home, at the Storyverse – Children’s Lit Fest in Mumbai. Alia was accompanied by her mother, Soni Razdan, and sister, Shaheen Bhatt, at the book release event. Radiating joy, Alia looked like a ray of sunshine in a sleeveless floral printed maxi dress. The vibrant floral print in pastel hues adorning her dress embraces perfect summer fashion vibes, making her outfit a true work of art.
During the event, Alia participated in a reading session for the audience, primarily consisting of children. Excerpts from the book were read by Soni Razdan, Shaheen Bhatt, and Alia herself. Following the reading session, Alia interacted with her young fans and sought their feedback. A video from the event went viral, capturing Alia introducing the book’s main characters to the audience. She humorously remarked, “I’m gonna stop right here. Because then nobody is going to buy this book. This is our lead hero and heroine – Ed and the little girl whose name is Alia in this book. But actually, her name is Mama.”
Ed Finds A Home tells the story of a dog named Ed and a little girl named Alia, who has a superpower that allows her to speak to Ed. Engaging the children at the event, Alia asked how many of them believed they had superpowers and could talk to animals. When a child mentioned having a cat, Alia warmly responded, “You are a great human being.”
At the event, Alia was also asked if she had a dog. She confirmed, “Yes, I do have a dog.” When asked if her dog communicated with her before the event, she playfully replied, “He didn’t say much. He looked at me. He’s a bit sleepy. But I know he wishes me well. My cat spoke to me in the morning, I think.” Alia’s pet cat is named Edward.
Alia shared a glimpse of the book on her Instagram, expressing her excitement and gratitude. She wrote, “A new adventure begins. Ed Finds A Home is just the beginning of a new series of books from the universe of Ed-a-Mamma. My childhood was full of storytelling and storytellers, and one day I had a dream to bring out that child in me and put it into books for children. I am so grateful to my fellow storytellers, Vivek Kamath, @shabnamminwalla, and @tanvibhat.draws, who with their wonderful ideas, inputs, and imagination helped bring our first book to life. Fingers crossed for this journey ahead. You can now find the books available online, and in major bookstores.”
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