Alia Bhatt’s appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival has remained one of the most talked-about moments online. However, the actress also faced a wave of trolling after some videos from the red carpet
allegedly showed international photographers not recognising her or paying her enough attention.
While the internet remained divided over the incident, actress Ayesha Khan has now come out strongly in Alia’s support. She slammed the “unnecessary hate” directed at the Bollywood star and reminded social media users of her achievements as an actor, mother, entrepreneur and producer.
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Ayesha Khan Slams Trolls Targeting Alia Bhatt
Reacting to an Instagram post, Ayesha Khan wrote, “The unnecessary hate this woman gets is insane, she breathes and people have a problem, she is THE ALIA BHATT! A phenomenal actor, the same person who was Vaidehi in Badrinath ki dulhania and also sehmat in Raazi, She is a mother, an actor, an entrepreneur, is creatively involved in her own production house and what not!”
Ayesha further questioned why people from India were pulling down their own representation on a global platform simply because some photographers may not have recognised her.
She added, “She has given us so many incredible performances, and here people of our own country want to drag their representation just because a few media people couldn’t recognise her? And how does that even matter? She is there to represent us not them! We can definitely do better!”
Alia Bhatt Responds Gracefully To Cannes Troll
Amid the trolling, Alia shared a reel on Instagram on Wednesday, giving fans a closer look at her regal Cannes appearance. The actress was seen in a custom ivory silk saree-gown, which received praise from several fans for its elegance and old-world charm.
However, one user commented, “What a pity, no one noticed you,” along with a laughing emoji.
Alia chose not to ignore the remark and instead responded with a calm yet pointed comeback. She wrote, “Why pity love? You noticed me :).”
Her reply quickly went viral, with fans praising the actress for handling the criticism with grace and wit.
Alia Bhatt’s Cannes Appearance Continues To Make Noise
Despite the online trolling, Alia’s Cannes 2026 appearance has continued to generate major buzz. From her fashion choices to her international presence, the actress has remained at the centre of social media conversation throughout the festival.
While trolls focused on the alleged red carpet snub, several fans and celebrities have defended Alia, arguing that her presence at Cannes is itself a significant moment for Indian representation on a global stage.
