Ananya Panday likes ‘such an opportunist’ tweet targeting Alia Bhatt after her praise for Yami Gautam

What started as a warm note of appreciation from Alia Bhatt has now snowballed into a full-blown internet drama. Social media users are buzzing after Ananya Panday was reportedly seen liking a post that mocked Alia and labelled her an “opportunist,” triggering heated conversations about rivalry, jealousy, and unspoken tensions within the film industry.

The incident has once again shown how even a single tap on social media can set the internet on fire.

The Tweet That Lit the Fuse

The controversy traces back to a post on X reacting to Alia Bhatt’s public praise for Yami Gautam’s performance in the film Haq. A user accused Alia of being “calculative” and chasing powerful filmmakers after their recent successes. The tweet went on to allege that Alia befriends people only to land projects, naming directors like SS Rajamouli, Aditya Chopra, Nag Ashwin, and now Aditya Dhar, Yami’s husband.

Another post echoed similar sentiments, calling Alia’s admiration for Yami a strategic move to bag a film with Dhar, whose recent directorial Dhurandhar turned out to be a blockbuster. Screenshots of these posts began circulating widely after users claimed Ananya Panday had liked one of them, adding fuel to the speculation.

Alia’s Post and the Internet’s Sharp Reaction

Before the drama unfolded, Alia Bhatt had shared a heartfelt message praising Yami Gautam’s work in Haq. She called Yami “pure craft, heart and all things gold” and described her performance as one of the finest she had seen. Alia also mentioned speaking to Yami personally and expressed excitement for her future projects.

However, the internet was quick to twist the narrative. Soon after, Alia faced trolling, with some users questioning her intent and branding her praise as opportunistic. The alleged like from Ananya Panday only intensified the chatter, with netizens claiming it revealed hidden rivalries in Bollywood.

Netizens Decode Bollywood’s ‘Cold Wars’

Social media reactions ranged from amused to brutal. While some users insisted the industry thrives on silent competition, others felt the situation was being blown out of proportion. A few pointed out how public figures are constantly watched, and even accidental likes can spiral into controversy.

Amid all this noise, Alia Bhatt remains focused on her work. She is gearing up for YRF’s Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Love & War, which stars Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal alongside her.

Whether the like was intentional or not, the episode has proved that in Bollywood, every move is watched, dissected, and debated endlessly online.