Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt recently graced the red carpet at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, drawing attention for her striking fashion choices. However, she also became the target of online trolling after a video circulated on social media appearing to show international paparazzi “ignoring” her. Alia has now responded to a troll who wrote, “Nobody noticed you,” and her comeback has fans applauding her in large numbers.
Alia Bhatt gives it back to trolls
On Wednesday, Alia posted a reel on Instagram showcasing her royal appearance in a bespoke ivory silk saree-gown. In the comments, one user wrote, “What a pity, no one noticed you,” adding a laughing emoji. Alia, however, responded calmly and with poise. She replied, “Why pity, love? You noticed me :).”
Fans quickly filled the comments section, applauding the actor for her composed yet cutting response. One admirer wrote, “I understand why people are upset, she nailed every look.” Another added, “Both the outfits and the comebacks are on point.” A third commented, “Wow, you completely outshone her with this, you stole the whole spotlight at Cannes.” Another user simply wrote, “Savage response.” Someone else remarked, “The queen is clapping back with so much grace.”
Earlier, actor Aly Goni had also come out in support of Alia against online trolls. Posting on Instagram, he wrote that it is disheartening when our own people try to bring down someone who has worked tirelessly to place India on the global stage. He praised Alia Bhatt for achieving what many only dream of, representing the country at Cannes with dignity and pride. He added that, rather than mocking and trolling, people should celebrate and support those who make India shine internationally, noting that we rise as a nation when we uplift our own instead of trying to belittle them.
Alia Bhatt at Cannes Film Festival
The actor graced the red carpet at the renowned film festival for the second time, returning after her 2025 debut. She dazzled in a peach gown at the opening ceremony, captivated onlookers in an ivory silk saree-gown at the Bharat Pavilion’s inaugural event, and charmed audiences with a Cinderella-inspired blue gown at the screening of La Vie d’Une Femme. Her Cannes ensembles drew acclaim from celebrities such as Karan Johar, Priyanka Chopra, Neetu Kapoor, and Sobhita Dhulipala.
Alia Bhatt’s upcoming film
Alia is presently gearing up for the release of her forthcoming spy-action thriller Alpha. Directed by Shiv Rawail, the movie marks the seventh entry in the YRF Spy Universe, succeeding Tiger, Tiger Zinda Hai, War, Pathaan, Tiger 3, and War 2. The film also features Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, and Sharvari in prominent roles and is slated to hit theatres on July 10, 2026.