Alia Bhatt:Alia Bhatt is in the news on social media for her look at the 79th Cannes Film Festival. Some videos from the red carpet claimed that foreign photographers did not pay much attention to Alia, after which she started getting trolled on social media.
Meanwhile, veteran actor Anupam Kher has come out in support of Alia. Defending the actress, he said that Alia is a sensible and strong artist who knows how to deal with such situations.
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Anupam Kher supports Alia Bhatt
In fact, during a conversation, Anupam Kher cited the example of scrutiny faced by actress Alia Bhatt for her appearance at the Cannes Film Festivaland said, "Losers who have nothing to do in life just want to get noticed by criticizing something iconic. Criticism has become a favorite national pastime or perhaps a full-time job for some people. I no longer get angry at them, but rather pity them."
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'He knows how to deal with it' - Alia Bhatt
Continuing his point, Anupam Kher further said, 'I am proud of how Alia Bhatt represented India at Cannes. There are some people whose life is based on views, maybe they are getting paid for it. I really liked how Alia responded to them. These trolls are so poor that their existence is only because of celebrities. Alia is a rockstar and she knows how to deal with it.'
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Alia Bhatt gave this befitting reply to trolling
For your information, Alia Bhatt made headlines at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival with her glamorous style and elegant looks, but in the meantime, there were attempts to troll her on social media. Recently, a user even mocked Alia Bhatt. When Alia shared a photo of her look from the Cannes red carpet on Instagram, the user wrote, "It's a shame no one noticed you." Alia replied, "Why regret? You noticed me."
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Alia Bhatt will soon be seen in the lead role alongside Sharvari Wagh in "Alpha," part of Yash Raj Films' acclaimed spy universe. After several delays, the film is now scheduled to release in theaters on July 10th. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the film stars Bobby Deol as the main villain. Alia Bhatt will also be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's "Love and War," co-starring Vicky Kaushal and Ranbir Kapoor.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. Why did Anupam Kher support Alia Bhatt?
Following Alia Bhatt's viral video and social media trolling at the Cannes Film Festival, Anupam Kher came out in her support.
2. Why was Alia Bhatt trolled on social media?
After some viral videos, users claimed that foreign photographers ignored Alia Bhatt on the red carpet, due to which she was mocked on social media.
3. What did Anupam Kher say about Alia Bhatt?
Anupam Kher said that Alia is a strong and intelligent artist and she knows how to deal with such situations.
4. Which event is this controversy related to?
This entire matter is related to the 79th Cannes Film Festival.
5. How did social media react to Anupam Kher's statement?
Many fans praised Anupam Kher's statement and expressed their support for Alia Bhatt.