Alia Bhatt's recent appearance at the Cannes Film Festival red carpet became a hot topic on social media after a viral video led to trolling and headlines claiming she was ignored by photographers. However, actor Pushkar Jog, who attended the festival for the first time representing the Marathi film industry, has stepped forward to clarify the situation. Having witnessed the event firsthand, he believes the narrative has been unfairly twisted.
Pushkar Jog Calls Alia Bhatt Cannes Trolling Video Misleading
Speaking about the incident, Pushkar Jog shared that the way Alia has been targeted online is misleading and does not reflect reality. He stated, "I witnessed the entire situation firsthand, and Alia was absolutely not ignored; that claim is simply incorrect. Before the red carpet, she had just attended the inauguration of the Indian Pavilion, and everything was running on a tight schedule. When she stepped onto the red carpet, I could clearly see that she wasn’t being overlooked by anyone."
Pushkar Jog Clears: Alia Was Not Overlooked by Anyone
He further added, "People need to understand how these red carpets work. It’s a long walk, and photographers are positioned at specific marked spots where celebrities are expected to pause and pose. There are multiple such points. If she’s posing ahead at one mark, it’s not physically possible for photographers behind to capture her at that exact moment. Once she turned, they clicked her as usual. Alia is not just a star from India; she’s a global face representing the country. Unfortunately, a small moment has been taken out of context and presented negatively on social media, which is unfair."
This is not the first time a celebrity has faced intense scrutiny online. Actors like Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra, Ananya Panday, and Ranveer Singh have also been targets of harsh trolling, often over moments taken out of context. Social media, while powerful, can sometimes amplify half-truths, turning fleeting instances into full-blown controversies.
