Ameesha Patel Indirectly Defends Alia Bhatt Amid Cannes 2026 Trolling
Ameesha Patel is addressing the negative comments directed at Indian celebrities during significant international events. Although the actress did not specify anyone, numerous social media users speculated that her remarks were related to the recent criticism surrounding
Alia Bhatt’s appearances at the Cannes Film Festival 2026 red carpet.
Alia’s presence at Cannes became a hot topic online after videos suggesting that foreign photographers did not recognize her gained traction. Amid the ongoing discussion, Ameesha condemned the tendency of Indians to ridicule their own stars instead of celebrating their global successes.
Ameesha Patel speaks out against trolling of Indian celebrities
Ameesha Patel slams trollers
On X, Ameesha Patel shared her discontent regarding how Indian actors frequently face criticism from their fellow countrymen during international events. “Actors here in INDIA are subjected to harsher trolling by our own people than Hollywood stars are by theirs, which is truly unfortunate!” she stated. The actress further emphasized that whether it concerns an Indian celebrity’s attire, looks, or participation in a significant event, they often become targets of online negativity. “Such a shame!” Ameesha remarked.
Her remarks quickly gained traction, with many users speculating whether the actress was subtly supporting
Alia Bhatt amid the Cannes backlash. Social media responses followed shortly after. One user inquired, “Are you referring to Alia Bhatt, ma’am, or yourself?” while another resonated with Ameesha’s sentiment, commenting, “They believe they appear cool by hating unnecessarily, but ultimately just embarrass themselves globally.”
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Alia Bhatt at Cannes 2026 (Image Credit: Alia Bhatt Instagram)
This year, Alia Bhatt once again represented Indian cinema at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, gracing the prestigious red carpet on two occasions. While many fans lauded her fashion choices and international presence, some sections of the internet reacted unfavorably after a viral red carpet clip purportedly showed photographers not recognizing the actress. The video ignited
trolling online, with some users mocking the actress and questioning her global recognition. However, Alia herself responded to the criticism with poise and confidence. In reply to a netizen who commented, “What a pity, no one noticed you,” the actress responded, “Why pity love? You noticed me.”
Before Ameesha Patel’s remarks,
Sonu Sood had also vocally defended Alia against online negativity.
Expressing his views on X, Sonu stated that moments when Indian artists appear on international platforms should be celebrated rather than criticized. “When one of our own steps onto an international stage, it should be a moment of pride, not an opportunity to find faults,” he wrote. He commended Alia for representing her craft with dignity and grace while encouraging people to uplift dreamers instead of tearing them down.
