Alia Bhatt concluded her participation at the Cannes Film Festival 2026, where she made several stunning appearances, including the inauguration of the Bharat Pavilion alongside filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker. Despite some critics claiming she was overlooked on the red carpet, Alia responded with poise, stating, 'You noticed me.' Her fashion choices, which included a white saree, a landscape-print ball gown, and a haute couture gown adorned with 168.27 carats of pink coral, sparked conversations across social media. Alia's elegant looks were celebrated by fans and celebrities, including Karan Johar and Anil Kapoor, who praised her stylist Rhea Kapoor for her work. On the professional front, Alia is set to appear in the spy thriller Alpha and Sanjay Leela Bhansali's romance drama Love & War.