India, Jan. 31 -- Alia Bhatt graced the cover of Esquire India's anniversary edition and, on January 29, took to Instagram to offer a striking glimpse into the photoshoot - sharing a series of stunning images that capture her understated power and refined elegance. The cover story set out to evoke "gravitas, evolution, and quiet authority" - and Alia embodied all three with remarkable ease.

The 32-year-old Jigra actor's formidable standing in the industry was highlighted through a sharply structured power coat that channelled authority through its exaggerated shoulders and precise, clean-cut tailoring, allowing volume to speak louder than embellishment.

In contrast, the muted colour palette and the lace-trimmed nude dress layered beneat...