While speaking about her upcoming film 'Brahmāstra', Alia Bhatt revealed she had pleaded with the film's director Ayan Mukerji to be cast opposite Ranbir Kapoor in the film. "I have always admired [Ranbir]. He is my favourite actor since he made his debut," Alia said. "He is very hard working, so effortless and that is the beauty," the actress added.