'Unconventional can also be commercial'

She has mixed her critically acclaimed turns in Highway, Udta Punjab and Raazi with mainstream films like 2 States" and Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania. Alia says she always looks for a relatability factor in her films.

"Unconventional can also be conventional and commercial if it connects with people. It is essential somewhere to maintain that balance. I was hoping this film (Raazi) strikes a balance and I am happy it did. It also makes me believe in the choices that I make as an actor," Alia said.

The actor says there will always be struggle no matter where one starts from.

"My struggles will always be there. It is harder when you have expectations. My struggle is with myself, to outdo and out perform myself, to do something new and different. Just because things are working out for me as an actor in the film industry doesn't mean I don't struggle to make it work," Alia added. "As an actor you are never confident but you are always hopeful about it (success of film). I am grateful to the audience for the love. It gives me confidence to pick up more films like this in future," she said about the film's success.