The film is directed by Vikas Bahl of Queen fame and has Shahid Kapoor playing Alia's love interest.
"Today is day one of #Shaandaar !!!! Wish me luck. Start of a new beautiful journey!!! Wohoo," Alia, 21, posted on Twitter.
Apart from Alia and Shahid in lead roles, Shandaar also stars Pankaj Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor in pivotal roles.
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