an). Zero received mixed reviews from critics, but Kaif's portrayal of an alcoholic actress earned her critical praise, with Udita Jhunjhunwala of Mint crediting for her for delivering "what could be considered her most authentic performance". She received a nomination for the Filmfare Award for Best Supporting Actress. However, both Thugs of Hindustan and Zero were commercially unsuccessful. In 2019, Kaif once again collaborated with Salman Khan and Ali Abbas Zafar in the drama Bharat, an adaptation of the South Korean film Ode to My Father (2014). She replaced Priyanka Chopra, after the latter opted out days before filming her scenes. The film became one of the highest-grossing Hindi films of 2019. Anupama Chopra of Film Companion wrote, "Madam Sir, a woman with courage and conviction, is the most memorable character in Bharat. I’d love to see contemporary history told from her perspective. In 2021, she appeared in Rohit Shetty' ;s action film Sooryavanshi alongside Akshay Kumar. She is filming comedy horror film Phone Bhoot opposite Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter. She has also committed to starring in Farhan Akhtar's Jee Le Zaraa, along with Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt. Personal life Kaif's personal life has been the subject of extensive media attention several times. She is reluctant to discuss her romantic life: "I have always believed that there is life before marriage and after marriage. Before marriage ... you are termed a single woman and I choose to conduct that part of my life with absolute dignity and discretion". Although rumours of a relationship with Indian film actor Salman Khan first emerged in 2003, it was not until after their 2010 breakup that Kaif spoke of it, calling it her first serious relationship. They have remained friends, and the actress credits Khan with giving her confidence and guidance: The reported reason for their breakup was Kaif's increasin g closeness to Indian film actor Ranbir Kapoor during the filming of Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani. Although this was denied by Kaif and Kapoor, the nature of their relationship was scrutinised by the media because they were thought to be involved with others at the time. In August 2013, photographs of Kapoor and Kaif on holiday in Ibiza were leaked by Stardust; the media interpreted this as confirmation of an affair. After the appearance of the photos, Kaif published an open letter to the media saying that she was "upset, distressed and invaded" by the breach of privacy. She later acknowledged Kapoor as "an extremely important part of life". In February 2016, the media reported that they had broken up. Kaif has a close relationship with her family, and the lack of a father figure in her life has given her a sense of responsibility towards them. While Kaif's mother is Christian and her father is Muslim, Kaif was brought up to practise all faiths and says she is a "firm believer in God". The Times of India reported in 2009 that she visits Siddhivinayak Temple, Mount Mary Church, and the Sufi shrine Ajmer Sharif Dargah before her films are relea