The event, hosted by the Italian luxury brand, saw Bhatt gracing the occasion with her presence. Dressed in a power suit, the actress gave off major boss lady vibes. However, her appearance with her luxury handbag, had netizens involved in a heated debate. Many users accused her of “hypocrisy”, pointing out the stark contrast between her role as a producer of a series highlighting the illegal killing of elephants for ivory trade and her endorsement of a product made from leather.
This incident comes just weeks after the release of ‘Poacher’, where Bhatt had garnered praise for shedding light on animal cruelty issues. Her decision to endorse a luxury brand known for its use of animal-derived materials left many scratching their heads and questioning her ‘moral stance’.
Adding fuel to the fire, photographs surfaced showing Bhatt carrying the same handbag during a casual outing in town just a month prior. This prompted one netizen to question the actress’s activism against animal cruelty. The tweet, which went viral, read: “Should Alia Bhatt be producing ‘Poacher’, a film on #AnimalCruelty while endorsing #Gucci bags which are being questioned for animal cruelty?”
While some came to Bhatt’s defense, arguing that her personal choices should not overshadow her professional endeavors, others remained critical, demanding accountability from the actress for her actions.
On the work front, Alia is confirmed to headline the YRF spy universe. The actress is expected to begin shooting for the film soon. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali‘s ‘Love and War’ in her kitty.
