After Getting Trolled For Her Recent Ad, Alia Bhatt’s On-screen Father Comes Out In Support Of The Actress; ‘She Did What Director Told Her To Do’

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt was recently featured in the ad of one of the bridal wear brands. The ad talked about the age-old concept of Kanyadaan. Every coin has two sides similarly, the ad was appreciated by many while the others trolled it. The ad had also called up several controversies and debates on social media. The netizens trolled the Raazi actress for being a part of the ad. Actor Bijay Anand who played the role of Alia’s father in the ad stood by her as she was been targeted by the netizens.

Binay Anand shared his opinion on the ad that features the actress as a bride. While talking to a leading daily, Binay Anand said that being actors, they trust the direction, writing, and production departments to do the right thing and not get us into controversy. He said that he is not an expert on the subject. He said that the actors have to keep in mind the appropriateness and correctness of the subject. Everyone has their interpretation of things is what he feels. Many scholars have their take on every topic. If anyone is so smart, then they should have been scientists, is what Binay Anand went on to add further.

While talking about Alia Bhatt and supporting her Binay Anand said that he is only seeing that Alia is a Muslim girl, when she is saying Kanya Maan for him, she is emphasizing the need to respect women in a country where women are getting raped every seven minutes! He exclaimed that Why don’t all look at the fact that Alia is saying ‘kanya ka maan karo (respect women)’? He addressed to people that it is anyways their choice, and also said that he is not blaming anyone for anything. She is a young girl and is saying something that the director has told her to, but all are going to go ahead and troll her. All need to remember that hatred will only give rise to more hatred, he concluded.

(Also Read: Kangana Ranaut Attacks Alia Bhatt For Her Latest ‘Kanyadaan’ Ad; Slams Makers For ‘Mocking Hindus’ And Asks People To ‘Ban And Shut Them Up’)

Alia is now busy shooting for Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani alongside Ranveer Singh. She has RRR and Brahmastra in the pipeline. She will soon start shooting for Farhan Akhtar’s Jee Le Zaraa. She will be sharing the screen space with Priyanka Chopra and Katrina Kaif.