Alia Bhatt fixes her BAFTA ‘Gone Girl’ moment with a hilarious ‘Gunda’ twist

Alia Bhatt found herself at the centre of an unexpected internet storm after her appearance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards. During a red carpet interaction, she was asked to name a film with a major plot twist. After a brief pause, she said Gone Girl.

What might have been a casual answer quickly turned into a talking point online. Social media users picked apart her hesitation, with some questioning her familiarity with the film, while others felt she appeared unsure or overly cautious. The clip spread fast, sparking debates around celebrity pressure, public scrutiny, and how even small moments can snowball into viral criticism.

A ‘Gunda’ comeback no one saw coming

Cut to the Chetak Screen Awards, where Alia chose humour over defensiveness. Hosting the night, she addressed the BAFTA episode in the most unexpected way.

Comedian Zakir Khan dropped a popular dialogue from Gunda, leaving Alia amused and slightly stunned. As she guessed the film correctly, she instantly connected it back to her earlier answer and laughed it off, saying that Gunda should have been her pick for the “biggest plot twist.”

Her spontaneous reaction, paired with Zakir’s witty reassurance, turned what was once a heavily criticised moment into a light, self-aware joke. The audience responded warmly, and the exchange quickly gained attention for all the right reasons this time.

Owning the stage and what’s next

Beyond the viral moment, Alia was in her element as a host, confident, playful, and completely at ease. She rocked a power suit and looked absolutely stunning in the formal attire. With a tie completing the look, Alia looked every bit chic and gave diva energy.

On the work front, the actor has a packed slate ahead. She will headline Alpha, a spy thriller set in the YRF universe, directed by Shiv Rawail and co-starring Bobby Deol and Sharvari Wagh. She’s also reuniting with Sanjay Leela Bhansali for Love and War, alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.