After the trailer of Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani was released, netizens have been praising it a lot. Alia Bhatt’s various saree looks in the trailer have been grabbing eyeballs effortlessly. Social media users couldn’t help but bring up conversations regarding Celesti Bairagey who is a look-alike of the actress, Alia Bhatt. Netizens have been calling her Alia’s doppelganger for a while now.
Who is Celesti Bairagey?
Celesti Bairagey is a dedicated content creator on social media who rose to popularity after one of her videos went viral for looking exactly like Alia Bhatt a few years back. Reportedly, though Celesti was invested in acting, she has always wanted to be an English Literature professor from a career point of view. After appearing in the daily soap Rajjo, her life changed for the better. From being a lookalike to making her way into the television industry, it is definitely something to be proud of.
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Reportedly, even back in her school days she got heavily compared to the Heart of Stone actress. Although she didn’t get a chance till now to get in contact with Alia Bhatt, she hopes to meet her favourite actress one day. She has even recreated a look of Alia from her 2014 movie, 2 States.
The netizens even ask if both of them are actually sisters or not. The 24-year-old Instagram account showcases her bubbly persona through various relatable content and dance challenges.
Celesti Bairagey reacts to this constant comparison to Alia Bhatt
The actress has taken these comparisons in good stead and more often than not she has actively participated in playing along the same lines as well. However, as she wants to establish herself as a recognised personality, she has come forward with her desire to be known by her own identity. During an interview, Bairagey opened up that though she immensely admires Alia and accepts that both of them look alike, she would like to be known to the masses as herself.
She said,
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“I admire her for always smiling and being herself. As much as I look like her, I want to retain my own identity. I’m working hard and making my mark as a TV actress, so one day I can make my Bollywood debut with my favourite actress.”
Celesti Bairagey is currently shooting for a web series by Reliance in Patiala which is still an undisclosed project.
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