Actress Alia Bhatt arrived back to Mumbai on Sunday night after her spectacular appearance at Cannes 2026. On Sunday night, she was seen arriving back to the city and was welcomed by the paparazzi. Accompanying her was her husband and actor Ranbir Kapoor. The paparazzi was amused to see Ranbir walking out with Alia.
Ranbir reacts to paparazzi`s amusement
Ranbir Kapoor accompanying Alia Bhatt at the airport left the paparazzi amused as the Gangubai star had gone solo while leaving from Mumbai for Cannes. However, upon her return she was accompanied by her husband.
Ranbir took note of the paparazzi amusement and said out loud, “Hum saath mai kyu aaye? Hum saath mai hi toh hai.” He said it in a playful tone as he and his wife rushed towards their car.
While Ranbir was dressed in navy blue and red athleisure wear, Alia Bhatt opted for comfort in an all-white look.
Alia Bhatt at Cannes
While the Jigra actress made turns with her multiple looks at the prestigious film festival, she also faced some trolling online. The actress was trolled by a section of netizens who alleged that she was ignored by the international paparazzi on the red carpet of the film festival.
Amid the criticism, Alia appeared unfazed and subtly addressed the negativity through her social media activity and public appearances. According to reports, the actress gave a confident and witty response that fans described as “savage,” earning praise across social media. Supporters applauded her calm attitude, saying she handled the trolling with grace instead of directly engaging in online arguments.
Despite the controversy, Alia’s fashion choices at Cannes continued to receive praise from fans and fashion critics alike. The actress appeared in multiple designer outfits during the festival, including a coral-peach Tamara Ralph gown and a regal floral ensemble inspired by Indian craftsmanship. Her looks quickly went viral on social media, with many calling her one of the best-dressed Indian celebrities at Cannes this year.
Social media discussions around Alia’s Cannes journey remained divided. While some users questioned whether international photographers recognised her, many others pointed out that such moments are common on crowded red carpets featuring global stars. Several fans defended the actress online, arguing that the negative clips were taken out of context and used to fuel unnecessary trolling.