Alia Bhatt breaks silence on BAFTA, Gone Girl backlash

After days of social media chatter, Alia Bhatt has finally responded to the online backlash that followed her appearance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA). In the now-viral video, Alia appeared momentarily surprised before naming Gone Girl. Several social media users suggested she looked nervous or was attempting to channel a confident “international star” persona.

February 28, 2026 at 12:36AM