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In 2014, Bhatt appeared in Imtiaz Ali's road film Highway alongside Randeep Hooda. Bhatt's portrayal of a girl who develops stock holm syndrome after being kidnapped received positive reviews from critics. Rachit Gupta of Film fare mentioned that "at 20, it’s surprising how Alia has got so many deft nuances right. It’s as if the actor has grown with the character. She is truly one of the most promising new actors in Hindi films."Sonia Chopra of Sify added that Bhatt is "completely immersed" in her role, and that "Alia's uninhibited and raw performance will have you emotionally invested in her character all through."