When Alia Bhatt was mistaken for Aishwarya Rai at Met Gala 2023; Video here

Back in May 2023, Bollywood star Alia Bhatt made her much-awaited debut at the prestigious Met Gala, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Dressed in an ethereal white gown adorned with pearl embellishments, designed by Prabal Gurung, Alia looked every bit the showstopper. The gown, paired with matching gloves, earrings, and a chic slicked-back hairstyle, paid homage to Chanel bridal couture, particularly Claudia Schiffer’s 1992 look.

Recently when #AishwaryaRai's video calling out #Aliabhatt's privilege went viral Alia fans were mocking Aishwarya for her acting skills, BO pull, etc ! Now we have nepo 🥔 being called Aishwarya on an international platform like #MetGala2023 🤣 #KatrinaKaif #DeepikaPadukone pic.twitter.com/wkB9h1cp8h

— 𝙿𝚘𝙼 𝟸.𝟶 🌶️🌶️ (@Instajustice14) May 2, 2023

"Always been fascinated by the iconic Chanel brides"

In her own words on Instagram, Alia shared that she had “always been fascinated by the iconic Chanel brides.”

The Paparazzi mix-up on the Red Carpet

As she posed on the iconic Met Gala steps, a humorous yet awkward moment unfolded when a photographer mistakenly called her “Aishwarya.” The video, which surfaced later, shows Alia pausing for photos while someone from the media can be heard saying, “Aishwarya, this way.” Alia, maintaining her poise, smiled calmly, continuing to pose before being assisted with her gown by designer Prabal Gurung. The moment, though slightly embarrassing, was handled with remarkable grace, earning praise from fans across social media.

Netizens react to the viral video

The mix-up quickly went viral online, with fans commenting on how elegantly Alia reacted to the confusion. Some social media users drew parallels to a similar incident at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre gala, where Indian paparazzi had misidentified international stars. One user quipped, “Aishwarya this way!!! Gajab beizzati #AliaBhatt,” while another joked that the international paparazzi were "taking revenge" for the earlier blunders by Indian media.

Alia Bhatt's work front

Despite the brief case of mistaken identity, Alia’s presence at the Met Gala was celebrated as a milestone in her global journey, especially ahead of her Hollywood debut in 'Heart of Stone'. On the other hand, Alia Bhatt was last seen in the action drama movie 'Jigra' which unfortunately flopped at the box office with mediocre reviews. She will be next seen in 'Alpha'.


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