'I have an opinion, but I'll keep it to myself'

Mumbai: After Kangana Ranaut slammed Alia Bhatt for not speaking over contemporary issues, the actor said while she respects the Queen star for voicing her opinions, she would like to keep hers private.

Kangana had called Alia and her Gully Boy co-star Ranveer Singh's comments of being apolitical "irresponsible" and lashed out at the duo for refusing to speak on politics.

Asked about Kangana's comments, Alia told reporters, "I definitely don't have the ability to speak as candidly as Kangana Ranaut does, and I really do respect her for that ability and maybe in a way I think she is right, sometimes we do hold back."

"My dad also says that there are already so many opinions in the world that it can do with one less opinion," the Udta Punjab actor asserted.

"So, even if I have an opinion but I'll keep it to myself. But, kudos to her as she genuinely speaks really well," Bhatt further added.

The Badrinath ki Dulhania actor was speaking at an event in Mumbai recently.

"I am somebody who loves being an actor, I love acting. But in life I want to do so much more. I want to produce films, I won't ever direct though. I want to work on social causes. I can do so much more with my life, this is just a beginning."

Alia will next be seen in Brahmastra and Kalank, both the films' journey she described as "beautiful."

"Kalank is an unbelievable journey. It is an honour to be a part of such a great cast. The film's director, Abhishek Varman is a dear friend. We all have really put in a lot of hard work for this one."