WHAT?! Alia Bhatt-Ranbir Kapoor Engage In PDA Inside Vigyan Bhawan During 69th National Film Awards Ceremony! Couple Face Netizen’s Wrath: ‘Sharam Hei In Logon Ko?’

Alia Bhatt couldn’t contain her excitement after being conferred with the Best Actress Award for her performance in the film 'Gangubai Kathiawadi' at the 69th National Film Awards. The actress received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at a ceremony that took place at the Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. She was accompanied by her actor-husband Ranbir Kapoor. While a slew of pictures from the same has gone viral, one particular picture featured the power couple taking a selfie with the award and Alia planting a kiss on Ranbir’s cheek. 

Clearly, this did not go well with the netizens and they did not even seem to be content with the actions she put forth in the presence of Indian dignitaries. Many even argued that it was neither the place nor the time to engage in PDA. Bollywood’s IT couple instantly faced netizens' wrath and one of them even suggested that “alia has no sense”.

One user wrote, “This is not the place where you can showcase such behavior.” “This is all happening in Vigyan Bhawan. Sharam hei in logon ko?” added another. Another user commented, “They can’t be doing this sitting in front of the President of India … alia has no sense which is not surprising but that ranbeer should have some disgusting.”

For the event, Alia was seen wearing her wedding saree by Sabyasachi, while Ranbir opted for a black bandhgala ethnic ensemble. On receiving the prestigious award, Alia Bhatt said, "It is a very big moment and I am very grateful." 

She even took to her Instagram handle and shared a series of pictures from the ceremony and wrote, "A photo, a moment, a memory for life ."

For the unversed, Gangubai Kathiawadi was helmed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali, revolves around a maiden sold by a suitor into prostitution and how she becomes a prominent and celebrated figure in the underworld and Kamathipua red-light district.

Meanwhile, Alia will be next seen in director Vasan Bala's upcoming film Jigra which she is also producing. Jigra is all set to hit the theatres on September 27, 2024.