Beauty in BLOOM ALAYA F. at THE WESTIN PUSHKAR

A BREATH OF FRESH AIR IN THE FILM INDUSTRY, ALAYA F IS BURSTING WITH ENERGY AND A ZEST FOR LIFE! WITH HER RADIATING CONFIDENCE AND ZEALOUS EFFORT, SHE IS QUICKLY MAKING HER MARK, PROVING THAT SHE IS HERE TO STAY. WHETHER ON SCREEN OR OFF, SHE KNOWS HOW TO LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST, AND HER PERFORMANCES PROMISE TO BE UNFORGETTABLE. KEEP AN EYE ON THIS RISING STAR-SHE IS DESTINED FOR GREATNESS.

- Parineeta Sethi

Photographer: Rohan Shrestha Produced by: Maximus Collabs Stylist: Sheefa Gilani Makeup Artist: Reshma Merchant Hair: Madhav Trehan Artist Reputation Management- Spice PR Location: The Westin Pushkar Resort & Spa

Outfit: Nitika Gujral Ring and Kada: Azoneh Necklace: Jaipur Jewels Location: Water Body at Central Lawn

Alaya, with her infectious energy and unfiltered honesty, has carved a niche for herself in an industry she once had no plans of joining. But destiny, it seems, had other ideas. From avoiding the limelight to embracing it with grace, she has proven that sometimes the best stories are the ones we never planned. Beyond the spotlight, whether she is dropping fun and fierce fitness videos or sharing those candid, unfiltered moments, she is refreshingly real. In an exclusive conversation, Alaya lets us into her world—her love for cinema, her tryst with destiny, her incredible support system, and her future.

How has the journey been so far?

The journey this far has been quite remarkable. My debut film, Jawaani Jaaneman, holds a particularly special place in my heart. Even today, when I revisit the film, I am filled with a deep sense of affection for it. However, shortly after its release, the world faced an unprecedented challenge—the pandemic—which resulted in a threeyear hiatus between my first and second films. Now, I finally feel as though I have regained my footing. With two successful releases this year, I am eager to continue this momentum and achieve even greater milestones.

What is your long-term goal as an actress?