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Did Mini Mathur troll Alia Bhatt for her award show stint? Actor-host breaks silence
Updated On: 21 April, 2026 04:05 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Days after Mini Mathur's comment on a post slamming Alia Bhatt over her hosting stint at an awards show went viral, the actress and host has now clarified the reason behind her comment. She added that she loves Alia

Mini Mathur and Alia Bhatt
Alia Bhatt became the centre of trolling and discussions after she hosted a live awards show. Amid the backlash, actor-host Mini Mathur's comment went viral, which many believed was a dig at actor Alia Bhatt for her hosting stint at the awards. The narrative spread like wildfire on the internet after Mini left a comment on a content creator's Instagram post. Days after the incident, Mini has now reacted to the allegations of taking a jibe at Alia.
Mini Mathur's viral comment
An Instagram content creator named Janani posted a video of Alia from the award show, criticising her performance. In the caption, she opined, "Bollywood awards shows keep putting actors in host seats and wondering why it feels awkward. Being charming on screen and being able to command a live stage are two completely different skills."

