Alia Bhatt was recently subjected to online trolling after a viral video from her 2026 Cannes Film Festival red carpet appearance sparked social media chatter suggesting she was being ignored by the international
media and photographers. Now, amid this, Sonu Sood has come out in support of Alia, and shared a message calling for kindness and positivity. While he didn’t directly name Alia, he said that stepping onto a global stage and representing India is an achievement in itself, regardless of external validation or criticism. He added that it should be a moment of pride that doesn’t need approval from cameras, headlines, or public opinion to hold value.
Sonu Sood Comes Out In Support Of Alia Bhatt After Cannes 2026 Trolling
Sonu Sood took to X (formerly Twitter) and wrote a message that read, “When one of our own walks onto an international stage, it should be a moment of pride, not a reason to search for flaws. Not every achievement needs validation from cameras, headlines, or strangers to be meaningful. The courage to stand there, represent your craft, and carry your journey with grace is an achievement in itself.”
He further mentioned that in the growing culture of online trolling, one should choose to encourage and celebrate success stories instead. “In a world addicted to trolling, choose encouragement. Because people who are busy building dreams don’t have time to pull others down,” he wrote.
When one of our own walks onto an international stage, it should be a moment of pride, not a reason to search for flaws.
Not every achievement needs validation from cameras, headlines, or strangers to be meaningful. The courage to stand there, represent your craft, and carry your…— sonu sood (@SonuSood) May 15, 2026
While he didn’t name Alia Bhatt, he shared a message for her that read, “Keep shining, my friend. The right people saw your light.”
Alia Bhatt Reacts To Troll
Meanwhile, Alia Bhatt responded to a troll in a witty and graceful manner after a section of social media users claimed she did not receive much attention from international paparazzi, sparking online chatter and mocking reactions.
On May 13, Alia shared a video of herself in a custom ivory silk saree-gown. The post quickly received widespread love and appreciation from fans and industry peers. However, one user commented, “What a pity, no one noticed you.” Instead of ignoring it, Alia hit back with grace, replying, “Why pity, love? You noticed me :)”
Earlier, Rahul Vaidya and Aly Goni also came out in support of Alia Bhatt amid the online trolling.
