Twenty-six-year-old Alia Bhatt is one of the highest-paid actresses in Bollywood. She has earned awards and rave reviews for her various film performances – but there is more to Bhatt than her acting career. Here are five fascinating facts about Alia Bhatt. Will Disha Patani replace Gal Gadot as the new Wonder Woman? 1. She is a great singer Bhatt isn’t just a fantastic actress, she is also an amazing singer. Her playback singing for the track Sooha Saaha impressed film composer A.R. Rahman so much that he invited her to attend his school, the KM Music Conservatory in Chennai, to undergo further training. Her other well-known songs include Samjhawan and an alternative version of Ikk Kudi . Bhatt has taken her vocal talents to the world, performing in a state show in Hong Kong and later visiting various cities in the United States as part of the Dream Team 2016 tour. She has also used her singing voice to raise funds to benefit flooding victims in her native India. 2. She is extremely concerned about animal welfare and the environment View this post on Instagram Listen. Learn. Think. Act!! @gretathunberg A post shared by Alia ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Sep 24, 2019 at 12:44am PDT When launching Coexist, a platform to highlight animal issues and ecological welfare, Bhatt began the initiative by releasing a green sea turtle back into the wild. She gave a passionate speech about the negative effects of discarded fishing nets and plastic waste on marine flora and fauna. Working with People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) in 2013, she helped the organisation launch a campaign to raise awareness for animal adoption. She also partnered with Facebook Live Find Your Green environmental campaign one year later. 5 things to know about Tiger Shroff, Bollywood heartthrob 3. She has a wide range of hobbies View this post on Instagram I walk. I look. I see. I stop. I photograph.. Hello Ji - Fuji Instax A post shared by Alia ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Jun 16, 2019 at 1:19am PDT Singing and acting aren’t Bhatt’s only hobbies. She enjoys painting with charcoal and is an excellent handball player. She likes ballet and enjoys Kathak, one of India’s eight forms of classical dance. She likes to party with friends and enjoys shopping – although she wishes she could visit a mall or shopping centre without being recognised as a famous film star. 4. She has her own clothing line Bhatt is a talented designer. Her clothing line, which was launched in conjunction with online selling platform Jabong, has been commended for catering to young women who want to find their personal style. The autumn/winter collection of Alia Bhatt for Jabong – which is simple yet stylish – caters to women ranging from 20 years old to 30 years old. Her clothing puts a premium on using plenty of animal prints to reflect Bhatt’s love of animals. She has said she considers her clothing line to be a reflection of herself. 5. She is a picky eater View this post on Instagram Hey pops. It’s been great knowing you for the last 26 years.. you’re a good guy. Probably the best.. also the wisest.. also you’re very funny.. did I tell you I think you’re super talented too? Happy Birthday Daddy .. You amaze me every single day! There is no one like you and I repeat no one I love you A post shared by Alia ☀️ (@aliaabhatt) on Sep 19, 2019 at 9:39pm PDT Bhatt is very particular about what she eats and drinks. While she loves French fries and will indulge in them occasionally, she dislikes most other oily, greasy foods. She likes yogurt so much she will order it even when eating at non-Indian restaurants. Her preferred dinner includes rice, vegetables and chapattis with lentils or a piece of chicken breast. She also eats plenty of fresh fruit and makes it a point to drink plenty of water throughout the day. Even though she loves food, Bhatt doesn’t know how to cook. Bollywood’s top 10: who are Hindi cinema’s hottest stars on Instagram? She prefers cold beverages to hot ones. Although she drinks tea and coffee, she never adds sugar – but that doesn’t mean she only drinks healthy beverages. She is a celebrity endorser and passionate fan of Coca-Cola, and she also drinks alcohol on occasion. While Bhatt is best known for her singing and acting skills, she is also gifted on many other levels. What’s more, she is a fascinating woman who will no doubt continue to make her mark in music, clothing, film – and maybe more. Want more stories like this? Sign up here . Follow STYLE on Facebook , Instagram , YouTube and Twitter .