Mumbai: Alia Bhatt recently grabbed attention for her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, but amid the praise, the actor also faced criticism from a section of social media users.
One troll claimed that “nobody noticed” her at the international event, prompting Alia to respond with a calm and classy remark that has now gone viral online.
Alia shared a reel on Instagram, giving fans a closer look at her regal appearance in a custom-made ivory silk saree gown. In the comments section, one user wrote, “What a pity, no one noticed you,” along with a laughing emoji.
Alia replied, “Why pity love? You noticed me :).”
Soon, fans flooded the comments section praising Alia for her calm yet sharp response.
One fan wrote, “I see why people are mad, she slayed every look.”
Another commented, “Outfits and replies are clocking.”
A third user wrote, “Omg you ate her up with this girly, you stole the entire spot at Cannes.”
One netizen commented, “Savage reply.”
Another fan wrote, “Queen giving it back with so much kindness.”
Aly Goni had also supported Alia amid the trolling. Taking to Instagram, the actor shared a strong message defending her.
“It’s sad when our own people try to pull down someone who has worked so hard to put India on the global stage. Alia Bhatt has reached places many only dream of, representing our country at Cannes with grace and pride. Instead of mocking and trolling, we should celebrate and support those who make India shine internationally. We rise higher when we uplift our own, not when we try to demean them,” he wrote.
Alia attended the prestigious Cannes Film Festival for the second consecutive year, having made her debut at the event in 2025.
The actor impressed fashion enthusiasts with a series of striking appearances, from a peach gown at the opening ceremony to an elegant ivory silk saree-gown at the Bharat Pavilion inauguration, before captivating fans in a Cinderella-inspired blue gown during the screening of La Vie d’Une Femme.
Her fashion choices at Cannes drew appreciation from several celebrities, including Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra, Neetu Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala.
Alia is awaiting the release of her upcoming spy-action entertainer ‘Alpha’. Helmed by Shiv Rawail, the film is the seventh instalment in the YRF Spy Universe, following titles like ‘Tiger’, ‘Tiger Zinda Hai’, ‘War’, ‘Pathaan’, ‘Tiger 3’ and ‘War 2’.
The project also features Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Sharvari in important roles and is scheduled for a theatrical release on July 10.