Alia Bhatt responds calmly to Cannes 2026 trolling over viral red carpet clip

Alia Bhatt responded calmly to online commentary following a viral clip from the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet, where she appeared briefly overlooked by photographers.

In response to a critical comment on her post that read, “What a pity no one noticed you”, Bhatt replied: “Why pity love? You noticed me.”

During a subsequent appearance on the red carpet, Bhatt wore a princess-style blue gown, where she was seen engaging more visibly with photographers. Clips from the event circulated online showing her receiving attention from the press.

“Sorry not sorry, but she just humbled all the haters. Total queen behavior”, one user wrote.

Some online reactions also compared discussions around Bhatt’s global ambassador role for L'Oréal Paris with other Indian cinema figures. Amid broader comparisons, Bhatt has previously addressed speculation about rivalry narratives involving fellow actor Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.

This marks Bhatt’s second appearance at Cannes, both times as a global ambassador for L'Oréal Paris.