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Taran Adarsh calls ‘Alpha’ a ‘beautiful body without a soul’, cites weak story for Alia Bhatt‑Sharvari film
✍️ Bollywood Hungama
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 08:18 AM
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Film critic Taran Adarsh said the new movie ‘Alpha’, starring Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, looks visually appealing but suffers from a weak narrative, according to his review.
Veteran Bollywood critic Taran Adarsh described the recently released film Alpha as “a beautiful body without a soul”. In his assessment, the movie’s visual presentation and production values are commendable, but the storyline fails to engage the audience.
Alpha, featuring leading actresses Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, opened to mixed reactions from the public. While fans praised the cinematography and the chemistry between the leads, many echoed the critic’s concern that the plot lacks depth and coherence.
Adarsh’s review, published on Bollywood Hungama, underscores a broader industry debate about style versus substance in contemporary Hindi cinema. The filmmaker has not yet responded to the criticism, and the box‑office performance will indicate whether the visual appeal can offset narrative shortcomings.
The film continues to run in major multiplexes across the country, and its producers have scheduled additional promotional appearances for the cast in the coming weeks.
Alpha, featuring leading actresses Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, opened to mixed reactions from the public. While fans praised the cinematography and the chemistry between the leads, many echoed the critic’s concern that the plot lacks depth and coherence.
Adarsh’s review, published on Bollywood Hungama, underscores a broader industry debate about style versus substance in contemporary Hindi cinema. The filmmaker has not yet responded to the criticism, and the box‑office performance will indicate whether the visual appeal can offset narrative shortcomings.
The film continues to run in major multiplexes across the country, and its producers have scheduled additional promotional appearances for the cast in the coming weeks.