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Apoorva Mukhija dubs herself ‘Alia Bhatt from Araam Nagar’ in cheeky post; Internet says ‘not even close’

Content creator and actor Apoorva Mukhija drew mixed responses for her comparison to Alia Bhatt's Cannes outfit.

Updated on: May 26, 2025 03:09 PM IST
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Last month, Apoorva Mukhija made her comeback on social media after facing backlash for her comments during Samay Raina’s India’s Got Latent. Now, the actor and content creator has shared a hilarious post calling herself “Alia Bhatt from Aram Nagar”, and fans had mixed reactions to the comparison. (Also Read: Apoorva Mukhija makes Instagram comeback after India’s Got Latent row, shows hundreds of rape threats, abuses she got)

Apoorva Mukhija's cheeky Instagram post

Apoorva Mukhija calls herself Alia Bhatt from Aramnagar.
Apoorva Mukhija calls herself Alia Bhatt from Aramnagar.

On Sunday, Apoorva took to Instagram and shared a picture in which she wore a beige short dress featuring a criss-cross mesh pattern. The outfit bore a striking resemblance to Alia Bhatt’s Gucci saree, which the actor wore at the closing ceremony of the Cannes Film Festival. Sharing Alia’s red carpet photo alongside hers, Apoorva captioned the post, “Alia Bhatt from Aram Nagar”.

Apoorva Mukhija's post comparing herself to Alia Bhatt.

While some fans praised her appearance, others questioned the comparison. One comment read, “You look more beautiful than Alia.” Another said, “You slayed in this.” Other users disapproved, with comments such as “Not even close” and “You shouldn’t even compare.”

Alia Bhatt at the Cannes Film Festival

Apoorva was most recently seen in the Karan Johar-backed Nadaaniyan, which also starred Ibrahim Ali Khan and Khushi Kapoor in lead roles. She will next be seen in the reality show The Traitors, hosted by Karan Johar. The show also features Elvish Yadav, Uorfi Javed, Raj Kundra, and others. It brings together 20 celebrities from various fields for the ultimate test of trust and betrayal, competing for a significant cash prize and a coveted title. The Traitors is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on 12 June.

 
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Riya Sharma is a content producer at Hindustan Times who lives and breathes entertainment. If there’s gossip making noise in Bollywood or a reality show moment breaking the internet, chances are she’s already writing about it. She loves digging out the juiciest stories, spotting viral pegs and turning it into easy-to-read content. A journalism graduate from IP University, Riya began her career as a social media executive, where she learned the art of grabbing attention in a scroll-heavy world. But her love for showbiz soon pulled her into entertainment journalism, because for her, it’s always been entertainment, entertainment and more entertainment. An artist at heart, Riya has a deep passion for acting, music and dance, which shapes how she watches and writes about films and reality shows. She loves sharing her views and reviews, especially when something excites, surprises or completely disappoints her. A hardcore reality show fan, Riya enjoys tracking every twist, task and meltdown, and breaking them down for readers who can’t get enough of high-voltage drama. Movies are equally close to her heart, whether it’s a big theatrical release or a binge-worthy OTT series, she’s always watching, and analysing what’s worth the time. She loves talking to celebrities, asking questions that go beyond the usual. When she’s not working, she’s either glued to a new web series, hunting for underrated thrillers on OTT platforms, or rewatching iconic Bollywood moments.

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