Alia Bhatt finally made her much-awaited appearance at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, but instead of only celebrating her glamorous debut, the internet found itself divided over a viral red carpet moment. A video from the opening ceremony has now sparked massive online discussion after social media users claimed international photographers appeared to ignore the actress while she posed on the iconic Cannes carpet.
The clip quickly spread across X, Instagram and Reddit, with users closely observing the background activity as Alia Bhatt smiled, waved, and blew flying kisses for cameras. While many fans praised her confidence and elegant look, others brutally mocked the actress.
Alia Bhatt Ignored At Cannes 2026 Red Carpet
In the now-viral video, Alia Bhatt can be seen walking confidently on the red carpet during the opening night ceremony on May 12. Dressed in a glamorous couture gown, the actress paused for photographs and interacted warmly with the crowd.
However, internet users soon pointed out that several photographers standing behind the barricades seemed more focused on other celebrities nearby. The observation triggered a wave of trolling online.
One user commented, “Mehsoos nahi kerrai. Lekin beizaty tu full on hui hai.”
Another wrote, “No one is interested in clicking her pictures.”
A third user mocked the actress and said, “Iski ye he auqaat hai. Zabardasti ki superstar.”
One more social media user quipped, “Koi nhi dekh rha jldi se nikal jao.”
What Alia Bhatt Wore At Cannes 2026
The actress wore a custom blush peach couture gown designed by Tamara Ralph and styled by celebrity stylist Rhea Kapoor. The strapless body-hugging outfit featured a sculpted sweetheart neckline with an illusion plunging detail at the center.
Adding a touch of Indian elegance to the international red carpet, the gown also included a flowing chiffon drape inspired by a traditional dupatta. The fabric wrapped delicately around her arms and extended behind her, creating a dramatic silhouette.
Alia Bhatt completed her Cannes look with an extravagant jewellery set from Amrapali and Chopard. She wore the handcrafted “Golconda Rose” white gold necklace that reportedly featured 168.27 carats of rare pink coral, a 5.53-carat Golconda Type 2A diamond and nearly 20 carats of additional diamonds.
The actress paired the statement necklace with matching earrings and rings, adding more sparkle to her fairytale-inspired appearance.
