Alia Bhatt’s Cannes Speech Triggers Social Media Reactions!

Alia Bhatt made thought-provoking comments about gender representation in Indian cinema during the 79th Cannes Film Festival in France. The Bollywood star questioned why the majority of Indian films continue to focus mainly on male audiences and hero-centric narratives. Referring to the global success of female-led films like Barbie, Alia stated that Indian cinema should also create more content catering to women audiences instead of concentrating only on mass-market action entertainers.

Alia clarified that she is not against hero-oriented commercial films but believes cinema should be made for everyone. She emphasized that audiences ultimately connect with stories rather than just star power. However, her comments have sparked debate on social media, with several netizens criticising her for previously supporting Animal amid controversies over violence in the film. Some users also questioned her silence regarding the film Dhurandhar, making her Cannes remarks a major talking point online.