Alia Bhatt’s much-awaited Cannes red carpet debut has been put on hold. Just days before the opening ceremony, the actress pulled out of the event, reportedly due to the escalating India-Pakistan tensions. While fans were eager to see her shine on the global stage, Alia’s decision reflects her stand of solidarity during a sensitive national moment.Last-Minute CancellationThe actress was set to fly to France for her highly anticipated red carpet debut at the Cannes 2025 opening ceremony tonight. However, according to a report by Mid-Day, the actress has cancelled her appearance at the last minute. The decision reportedly comes in light of the ongoing India-Pakistan tensions, prompting Alia to postpone her Cannes debut for a more appropriate time.Choosing Country Over GlamourThe report also revealed that Alia chose to stay back in India in light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. As a beauty brand ambassador, she was scheduled to attend the grand opening ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival and was expected to travel over the weekend. However, given the current climate, Alia reportedly felt it was important to stand in solidarity with the country during this sensitive time and decided to postpone her appearance.May Still Attend LaterAnother report by India Today suggested that the ‘Alpha’ star may consider making her Cannes appearance at a later date if the current situation stabilizes. The actress reportedly felt it would be inappropriate to attend an international event while the Indian Army is engaged in active operations at the border. Her team is said to be monitoring developments closely, and should the situation improve, Alia might reschedule her appearance. For now, however, she has decided to skip the event.Alia’s Emotional Post on May 13On May 13, 2025, Alia shared her thoughts on the ongoing tension between India and Pakistan. She opened up about experiencing sleepless nights as news of clashes along the western border unfolded. Alia expressed the anxiety she felt with each update, deeply moved by the thought of soldiers staying awake and fighting in harsh mountainous terrain to protect the country. Her message reflected both concern and solidarity during a time of national distress.She wrote, ‘”The last few nights have felt… different. There’s a certain stillness in the air when a nation holds its breath. And over the past few days, we’ve felt that stillness. That quiet anxiety. That pulse of tension that hums beneath every conversation, behind every news notification, around every dinner table. We have felt the weight of knowing that somewhere, out there in the mountains, our soldiers are awake, alert, and in danger.’
