Hyderabad, May 18 -- Alia Bhatt's Cannes 2026 moment has now turned into a full-blown internet war. What started with a viral video of international paparazzi allegedly failing to recognise her has now moved from red carpet trolling to celebrity defense mode. And this is exactly where the internet has found its new masala.

After Alia was mocked online, several TV actors and influencers suddenly came out in her support, praising her global presence and calling out those trolling her. But netizens are now asking the obvious question: genuine support or PR working overtime?

Celeb counterattack

Ayesha Khan was among the first to defend Alia. She wrote, "The unnecessary hate this woman gets is insane, she breathes and people have a problem,...