‘Not a place for such gestures’ – Alia Bhatt faces backlash for publicly kissing Ranbir Kapoor during National Awards event

Bollywood renowned actress Alia Bhatt received National award on October 17 in the best actress category for her amazing performance in Gangubai Kathiawadi. Many fans and actors from the film industry congratulated her for this incredible achievement

Meanwhile, during the National Awards ceremony, Bollywood power couple Alia and Ranbir Kapoor found themselves at the center of controversy for a loving moment they shared on stage. The couple ignited a social media storm with a public kiss that was captured by the event’s cameras. 

The National Awards, an event typically associated with celebrating excellence in Indian cinema, quickly turned into a topic of discussion due to this unexpected PDA. While some fans celebrated the couple’s affectionate display, others criticized it as inappropriate for the occasion.

Social media platforms were flooded with comments both in support and against the couple’s actions. Critics argued that such public displays of affection were out of place at a dignified event like the National Awards. A user wrote, “This is happening in Vigyan Bhawan, kuch sharam hai inn logon ko.” While another user commented, “Ghar par hi kar lete ye sab.” One of ther users went below the belt and wrote, “she proved she is Mahesh Bhatt ki bet.”

Kriti Sanon also won the National Award

This incident highlights the ongoing debate about the boundaries of public affection and celebrity behavior. Alia Bhatt, known for her acting prowess, is no stranger to both praise and criticism. It remains to be seen how this controversy will impact her image and future endeavors.

Despite the mixed reactions, the controversy did not overshadow the importance of the National Awards ceremony, which continued to honor the exceptional talent within the Indian film industry. The event recognized outstanding achievements in various categories, from acting to direction and technical aspects of filmmaking. Kriti Sanon also received the National Award for her brilliant performance in Mimi. On the other hand, Allu Arjun received the Best Actor award for Pushpa: The Rise.

Alia Bhatt marked her significant entry into Hollywood this year, starring alongside Gal Gadot in Heart Of Stone. Additionally, she played a prominent role in the successful Bollywood film Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, directed by Karan Johar, alongside Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, and Shabana Azmi.