Alia Bhatt Responds to Online Criticism Over BAFTA 'Gone Girl' Interview Moment

Alia Bhatt addressed online criticism following her appearance at the 79th British Academy Film Awards, where she presented the Best Film Not in the English Language award. A viral clip showed her pausing before naming Gone Girl as a film with a notable plot twist, leading to mixed reactions about her expression and hesitation. Explaining the moment, Alia said she was recalling details from the film, which she had not watched recently, and questioned why her expression was being scrutinized. She described herself as more sweet than cool and emphasized the naturalness of her response.