'Because a few media people couldn't recognise her..': Ayesha Khan STANDS BY Alia Bhatt amid Cannes row

Alia Bhatt’s appearance at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival sparked massive discussion online, but not entirely for fashion reasons. While many fans applauded the actress for her elegant red carpet look, several videos circulating on social media led to claims that photographers at the event failed to recognise or call out to her. The clips quickly triggered trolling online, with some users mocking the actress over the alleged snub.

Amid the wave of criticism, actress Ayesha Khan came out strongly in support of Alia and slammed the negativity surrounding the Bollywood star. Reacting to an Instagram post discussing the incident, Ayesha expressed frustration over the constant scrutiny Alia faces despite her achievements and successful career.

Defending the actress, Ayesha wrote, "The unnecessary hate this woman gets is insane, she breathes and people have a problem, she is THE ALIA BHATT! A phenomenal actor, the same person who was Vaidehi in Badrinath ki dulhania and also sehmat in Raazi, She is a mother, an actor, an entrepreneur, is creatively involved in her own production house and what not!"

She further questioned why people from India were eager to criticise one of their own representatives on an international platform. Ayesha added, "She has given us so many incredible performances, and here people of our own country want to drag their representation just because a few media people couldn't recognise her? And how does that even matter? She is there to represent us not them! We can definitely do better!"

The unnecessary hate this woman gets is insane, she breathes and people have a problem, she is THE ALIA BHATT! A phenomenal actor, the same person who was Vaidehi in Badrinath ki dulhania and also sehmat in Raazi, She is a mother, an actor, an entrepreneur, is creatively involved in her own production house and what not! She has given us so many incredible performances, and here people of our own country want to drag their representation just because a few media people couldn't recognise her? And how does that even matter? She is there to represent us not them! We can definitely do better!

- Ayesha Khan

Even as the trolling continued online, Alia chose not to directly address the controversy publicly. Instead, the actress shared a glamorous reel on Instagram featuring her Cannes appearance in a custom ivory silk saree gown. The video received praise from fans and celebrities alike, with many complimenting her graceful and regal look.

However, one social media user took a dig at the actress in the comments section and wrote, “What a pity, no one noticed you,” along with a laughing emoji.

Rather than ignoring the remark, Alia responded with a calm yet witty comeback that quickly caught attention online. Replying to the troll, the actress wrote, “Why pity love? You noticed me :).”

Her response soon went viral, with several fans praising the actress for handling the negativity with confidence and humour.

However, one social media user took a dig at the actress in the comments section and wrote, “What a pity, no one noticed you,” along with a laughing emoji.

Rather than ignoring the remark, Alia responded with a calm yet witty comeback that quickly caught attention online. Replying to the troll, the actress wrote, “Why pity love? You noticed me :).”

Why pity love? You noticed me :).

- Alia Bhatt

Her response soon went viral, with several fans praising the actress for handling the negativity with confidence and humour.

Before Ayesha, Aly Goni took a stand for Alia and slammed people who were trolling her after her Cannes appearance. ''It's sad when our own people try to pull down someone who has worked so hard to put India on the global stage. Instead of mocking and trolling, we should celebrate and support those who make India shine internationally,'' said the actor.