Throwback: When Alia Bhatt said, "If you don’t like me, don’t watch me", amidst Boycott Bollywood movement

Somewhere is 2022, the #BoycottBollywood started trending and picked up momentum, leading to many netizens shunning Bollywood movies. While it remained unclear what triggered the same, it was considered a mix of factors - actor Sushant Singh Rajput's shocking death in 2020, claims that movies hurt religious sentiments, and so on. Around that time, Ayan Mukerji's Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva is considered to the movie that brought Bollywood out from its drought, setting cash registers ringing at the BO.However, pre-release, the movie too, was slammed and lead actress Alia Bhatt had even reacted to the same.

While speaking to Mid-day around that time, Alia had said, “I can’t keep defending myself verbally. And if you don’t like me, don’t watch me. I can’t help it.” Even though she was slammed for this statement, she proved all her critics wrong.
On the other hand, Alia is on a roll these days. Her next movie Jigra is already making waves pre-release and her next Alpha, is touted to be a spy thriller co-starring Sharvari. Post that, Alia will be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love and War, opposite husband Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. But that's not all! The Raazi actress is also, reportedly, on the dotting line to sign an out-and-out love story. Yes, you heard that right.
According to a Pinkvilla, a source quoted that, “Alia has identified a script for her next after Love And War, and she is looking to produce and act in the film. It’s an out-and-out love story, and Alia’s heart at the moment is on the aforementioned script.”
The source added, “There have been multiple rounds of meetings and the conversations are in the right direction. The film is still a year away from going on floors, and hence, there is also a chance for Alia to change her mind if something better comes up. But given how things are at the moment, the love story in question is locked as Alia’s next for 2026.”

Moving on, the source said, “The entire casting begins once the paperwork is done and the stakeholders are committed to take the film on floors by 2025 end.”
While the actress has her hands full at the moment, but she does make sure to indulge in some much needed family time. Recently, Ranbir Kapoor was spotted by fans, while out on a family holiday in Paris.
The actor was spotted enjoying a casual day out in Paris, looking effortlessly stylish with his new salt-and-pepper look. The actor, who had been maintaining a clean-shaven look for his role as Lord Ram, embraced his natural greys while shopping, much to the delight of his fans.

One lucky fan, who has been dubbed as RK's doppelganger, had the chance to meet the hunk and take a picture with him. The man later posted the photo online for all to see with the caption, "And just like that... favourite."
Reacting to the post, Ranbir's fans took to the comments to say, "The resemblance is uncanny."
Another said, "So you met the other you?"
Ranbir's appearance in Paris comes ahead of his wife Alia Bhatt’s much-anticipated ramp walk. Alia is set to grace the runway at a major fashion event in the city, alng with the likes of Aishwarya Rai and other celebs.
While the actress is in Paris for her work commitments, that has not stopped the Kapoor family from turning the trip into a mini family vacay, with baby Raha Kapoor joining in. Granny Neetu Kapoor is also in Paris, reportedly to keep an eye on the little one while her mommy goes about her professional duties.
On the work front, Ranbir recently wrapped up work on Nitesh Tiwari's 'Ramayana'. While work on Part 1 has been completed, the makers are taking some time off before resuming work on Part 2.