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Not Alia Bhatts fault that she is the daughter of industry insiders, says mom Soni Razdan
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Soni Razdan on Alia Bhatt getting trolled at Cannes 2026 (Photos: Soni Razdan, Alia Bhatt / Instagram) Alia Bhatt is currently one of the most successful actors in the Hindi film industry and she is currently looking forward to her next release, Alpha. While Alia has received a lot of love from her fans over the last decade, in the recent past, she has also been receiving some negativity on social media. Recently, Alia’s mother, Soni Razdan, reacted to the hate her daughter receives on social media and also commented on the trolling that happened during her Cannes 2026 appearance. ‘Alia Bhatt can’t help whose child she is’ In a conversation with Zoom, Soni Razdan said that it is not Alia’s fault that she is the daughter of industry insiders. She also pointed that she herself was an outsider, she never got the kind of success that Alia got, and applauded her talent and hard work.She said, “Alia can’t help whose child she is; it’s not her fault. I was not a product of the industry; I struggled as an actor and human being to come into this industry, and I am not even half or quarter as successful as many other women of my time. Also, the world does not owe you a living if you want to make it in the industry, and you are going to complain… When I came in, 101 people were children of people who were already in the industry. I didn’t even think about it. If I think about that, how will I do what I wanted to? So I was focused on what I was doing. Why don’t people do that? It’s very easy for people to blame; there is nothing fair about this world.” Also Read: Soni Razdan reacts to daughter Alia Bhatt’s Cannes appearance criticism: ‘Social media has lot of hate’ Soni admitted that even though Alia was invited to audition for her first film, whatever she has done since then has been to her credit. She further added, “It is not Alia’s fault that she is Mahesh Bhatt and Soni Razdan’s daughter. Somebody called up and said they would like to audition her, but after that… Once that first step is over, it’s her hard work. If that audition had gone wrong and somebody had decided that she was hopeless, she wouldn’t have gotten the role. So there has been one thing after another which helped her to climb the ladder of success.” Soni Razdan praises Alia Bhatt’s film choices As Alia Bhatt plays an action-packed role in Alpha, her mother lauds her evolution as an artist and says, “Her evolution as an actor is remarkable. Right from the get-go, she was very unusual in her choices. After Student Of The Year, most actors would not have looked at a film like Highway, which she did immediately; that really defined her and set her apart from her peers, stating that here is a person who wants to be taken seriously in this business. She is not here to just wear pretty dresses, high heels, and dance and sing. She is here to work and perform, and owns her craft.” “Alia often tells me that Highway was her acting school, and I can see why. It is wonderful that Imtiaz Ali saw that talent in her and thought that she might be able to do that role. In a certain sense, she has been lucky, no doubt, but she also got something to back that luck. It is what it is, and is never going to be easy ever,” Soni Razdan added.Story continues below this ad Alia Bhatt’s Cannes controversy In May, when Alia Bhatt appeared at the Cannes Film Festival, a few videos circulating online suggested that she was ignored by the international paparazzi. Soon after, the actress was trolled on social media, while someone said she had an “aura deficit” and another one had written, “What a pity, no one noticed you.” Reacting to the trolling in a classy and calm way, Alia Bhatt also wrote back, saying, “Why pity, love? You noticed me :).” Reacting to this hatred, Soni said, “Just because there is some noise on a social media platform, that doesn’t reflect the actual reality on the ground. It’s a reality we face every day. Everyone who went to Cannes
New DelhiJun 22, 2026 05:53 PM IST Recalling his childhood, Gurindervir Singh said his father’s sporting background became his earliest source of inspiration. (Photo: @aliabhatt/Instagram)Ahead of the release of her film Alpha, actor Alia Bhatt had a special interaction with India’s fastest sprinter, Gurindervir Singh—his first interview since scripting history in the men’s 100-metre event. In a viral Instagram reel, the athlete opened up about his journey, his family’s role in shaping his career, and the struggles he faced before achieving the milestone. Introducing Gurindervir as “the Alpha of the running track,” the Jigra actor asked the sprinter about the moment he decided to pursue athletics and dream of becoming the country’s fastest man.When Gurindervir Singh almost quit Recalling his childhood, Gurindervir said his father’s sporting background became his earliest source of inspiration. “My father had trophies and medals at home, and I used to clean them. There was also a photograph of him jumping while playing volleyball,” he said. “I would look at that picture and think that one day I wanted to jump like him. Later, I watched Usain Bolt’s world record run and decided that I wanted to take up athletics. People told me it would demand immense hard work, but I said I was ready for it,” he added. The athlete also revealed that he went through a difficult phase in 2024 when he considered stepping away from the sport. Gurindervir recalled telling his father that he was uncertain about continuing athletics, after which his father suggested he return home and explore other options. However, Gurindervir credited his mother for motivating the family to remain hopeful during the challenging period. “She told us not to lose hope, to keep faith in God, and trust that the difficult phase would pass,” he said. Watch here: The video quickly gained momentum online, drawing several reactions. “The real inspiration of our country. Who has raised the tricolour for our nation. Our pride,” an Instagram user wrote. “Two of my favourite celebrities! Keep rocking in your respective fields!” another user commented. “Alpha is easily one of the most anticipated films right now,” a third user reacted.Story continues below this ad Directed by Shiv Rawail, Alpha is the first female-led film in the YRF Spy Universe. The film also stars Sharvari Wagh, Anil Kapoor, and Bobby Deol in lead roles. It is scheduled to release in cinemas worldwide on July 3.
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