Alia Bhatt celebrates grandmother Gertrude Hoelzer’s 96th birthday with mom Moni Razdan and sister Shaheen – See photos

Soni Razdan was born to Gertrude Hoelzer. Soni has greatly influenced her daughter’s life and career, as Alia always dreamed of being an actress. To celebrate Hoelzer’s 96th birthday, Soni shared old pictures and wished her a long and healthy life. Alia and her sister Shaheen also joined in the celebration of their grandmother’s special day.
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To celebrate her mother Gertrude Hoelzer’s 96th birthday on February 17, 2025, Soni Razdan shared several cherished photos on Instagram. The pictures included a snapshot of Hoelzer in a bikini, followed by other images of the birthday celebrant.
Alia and Shaheen Bhatt posed for a heartwarming photo with their “nani” (grandmother). Shaheen wore black, while Alia sweetly hugged her grandmother in a purple chikankari kurta. Soni Razdan shared the photos, writing about her mother’s youthful spirit at 96 and wishing her a happy birthday and long life. Sharing the photos, Soni wrote, “When we reminded Mummy that she is 96 today, her first reaction was, ‘Oh, not very old then!’ Happy Birthday, gorgeous Mummy. May you continue to think young and live long.”
Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia Bhatt will next appear in the seventh installment of Yash Raj Films’ Spy Universe, titled ‘Alpha’. Directed by Shiv Rawail, this film is notable for being the first female-led entry in the franchise and also features Sharvari in a significant role.
The cast includes Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, with Ashutosh Rana reprising his role as Colonel Sunil Luthra. ‘Alpha’ is set to be released on December 25, 2025.