Mumbai/IBNS, May 18 -- Senior actor Ameesha Patel has questioned whether Indians are truly united while apparently backing Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who was trolled online over claims that she was ignored at the Cannes Film Festival.

What's the matter?

A viral video on social media showed Alia posing, waving and blowing kisses on the Cannes red carpet.

However, a section of netizens claimed photographers were focusing on other celebrities instead of clicking her pictures, triggering widespread online debate.

Ameesha Patel reacts

Actor Soni Razdan had also criticised the negativity directed towards Indian celebrities at global events.

How did Alia react?

Responding to a troll on Instagram who commented, "What a pity no one noticed ...