Alia Bhatt was in the spotlight on Friday as she attended the trailer launch of her production venture ‘Don’t Be Shy’, but it’s a clip from outside the venue that has now caught everyone’s attention online. As the actress-producer made her way out after the event, a video capturing an exchange between an eager fan and her security personnel went viral, drawing mixed reactions from social media users.The viral clip showed a crowd gathering around Alia Bhatt as she exited, with several fans hoping to click pictures with her. At one point, a fan can be seen attempting to move closer to the actress for a selfie, only for her bodyguard to intervene and push him back. When the fan makes a second attempt moments later, the security personnel once again steps in and moves him away.Throughout the exchange, Alia Bhatt continues posing for pictures with the crowd and does not appear to react to her bodyguard’s actions.
Netizens divided over the incident
The clip has since sparked a debate online, with users weighing in on both the fan’s persistence and the bodyguard’s response. One user questioned the need to go to such lengths for a picture, writing, “Jana hi kyu h pic itni zaroori h kya apni bezzati krane ke liye.”Another pointed out how fans contribute to a star’s popularity, commenting, “Celebrity bhi fan base hei fan nhi toh celebrity kuch nhi.”A third user questioned the broader obsession with celebrity selfies, writing, “Why people arw obessedcto have photo with these called movie hero herione, why they need pic.”Alia Bhatt is yet to react to the viral moment.
Alia Bhatt promotes ‘Don’t Be Shy’
The event in question was the trailer launch of ‘Don’t Be Shy’, a young adult romantic comedy produced by Alia Bhatt. The trailer was unveiled on Friday, with the actress attending the launch as part of the film’s promotional activities. The project is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on September 25, 2026.
Alia Bhatt’s upcoming projects
Besides her production duties, Alia Bhatt has an exciting slate lined up as an actor. She will next headline Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Love & War’, sharing screen space with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. The much-awaited film is currently expected to hit theatres in January 2027.