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Soni Razdan Defends Alia Bhatt Against Trolling And Nepotism Criticism

Soni Razdan Defends Alia Bhatt Against Trolling And Nepotism Criticism

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Alia Bhatt has consistently delivered acclaimed and memorable performances over the decade. However, along with her professional success, she has frequently faced scrutiny and trolling on social media. Most recently, she was subjected to online criticism after her appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. In response to this ongoing negativity, her mother, Soni Razdan, has stepped forward to defend her daughter, saying that Alia’s achievements are the direct result of her hard work and talent.   In a recent conversation with Zoom, Soni Razdan addressed the criticism around the nepotism debate, suggesting it is unfair to blame Alia for her family background. Talking about her own career, Soni shared that she navigated the industry as an outsider and experienced her own struggles. She said, “Alia can’t help whose child she is, it’s not her fault. I was not a product of the industry; I struggled as an actor and human being to come into this industry, and I am not even half or quarter as successful as many other women of my time. Also, …

Not Alia Bhatt’s fault that she is the daughter of industry insiders, says mom Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

Not Alia Bhatt’s fault that she is the daughter of industry insiders, says mom Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

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5 min readMumbaiJun 25, 2026 09:47 AM IST Alia Bhatt is currently one of the most successful actors in the Hindi film industry and she is currently looking forward to her next release, Alpha. While Alia has received a lot of love from her fans over the last decade, in the recent past, she has also been receiving some negativity on social media. Recently, Alia’s mother, Soni Razdan, reacted to the hate her daughter receives on social media and also commented on the trolling that happened during her Cannes 2026 appearance. ‘Alia Bhatt can’t help whose child she is’ In a conversation with Zoom, Soni Razdan said that it is not Alia’s fault that she is the daughter of industry insiders. She also pointed that she herself was an outsider, she never got the kind of success that Alia got, and applauded her talent and hard work. She said, “Alia can’t help whose child she is; it’s not her fault. I was not a product of the industry; I struggled as an actor and human being …

Soni Razdan gives a glimpse into Alia Bhatt’s personal and professional life

Soni Razdan gives a glimpse into Alia Bhatt’s personal and professional life

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Alia Bhatt’s Alpha is set to hit the screens in less than a fortnight. The conversations at home then, we assumed, would be all about the movie. Laughing at the thought, Soni Razdan, actor and Bhatt’s mother, revealed, “We talk about films less than people think we do. We talk about smaller domestic things, like babysitting Raha [Bhatt’s daughter] and what she’ll have for lunch. We talk a lot about food.” ‘Alpha’, which hits the screens on July 3, is Alia Bhatt’s only release of 2026 Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

‘Helen, Salim Khan used to go on double dates with Mahesh Bhatt and me’: Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

‘Helen, Salim Khan used to go on double dates with Mahesh Bhatt and me’: Soni Razdan | Bollywood News

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3 min readMumbaiJun 18, 2026 08:14 PM IST Karisma Kapoor and Soni Razdan recently shared screen space in Abhinay Deo’s crime thriller show Brown on ZEE5, where they played daughter and mother. They also had a third scene partner in tow, the aunt, played by Helen. Both Karisma and Soni go a long way back with the legendary actor. While Karisma’s family members have worked closely with Helen, Soni’s connection dates back to the early days of her relationship with Mahesh Bhatt. Soni’s first memory of Helen “I actually met Helen many years ago, when I was dating my husband. We used to go on double dates — Helen and Salim sahab, and Mahesh and me,” Soni Razdan tells SCREEN, giggling. This was back in the mid-1980s, when Soni’s husband and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt collaborated with Helen’s husband and veteran screenwriter Salim Khan on the 1986 crime thriller Naam, starring Sanjay Dutt, Kumar Gaurav, and Amrita Singh. “We used to go to his house very often, and go to Helen’s house once in a while. …

Karisma Kapoor, Soni Razdan shot for Brown around Ranbir-Alia wedding: ‘We became family’ | Web-series News

Karisma Kapoor, Soni Razdan shot for Brown around Ranbir-Alia wedding: ‘We became family’ | Web-series News

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Karisma Kapoor is all set to return to streaming two years after Homi Adajania’s Netflix India crime comedy Murder Mubarak with Abhinay Deo’s investigative thriller show Brown. The series, which went on floors back in May 2022, is finally streaming on ZEE5. It also stars veteran actor Soni Razdan as the mother of Karisma’s titular character Rita Brown. “The interesting thing is Brown started around the same time that Ranbir and Alia got married. So, while the show progressed, we became family,” Karisma tells SCREEN in an exclusive interview. Her cousin Ranbir Kapoor tied the knot with Soni Razdan’s daughter Alia Bhatt at their Bandra residence in April 2022, which was attended by their family members and close friends. “I got to know Karisma through this show actually. I didn’t know her at all. We’d just met at family functions. But we became very close,” adds Soni. Karisma Kapoor, Soni Razdan’s onscreen dynamic In the show Brown, while Karisma Kapoor plays a senior cop battling the trauma of losing a loved one, Soni Razdan’s character …

Pooja Bhatt says Soni Razdan felt guilty about breaking Mahesh Bhatt’s marriage: ‘There is no space for anybody in..’

Pooja Bhatt says Soni Razdan felt guilty about breaking Mahesh Bhatt’s marriage: ‘There is no space for anybody in..’

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Actor Pooja Bhatt has revealed that Soni Razdan once struggled with guilt over breaking the marriage of Mahesh Bhatt and Kiran Bhatt. Pooja shared that she had urged Soni not to carry that burden on herself, adding that it was her father, Mahesh, who first told her about falling in love with Soni long before the world knew about their relationship. It is believed that Mahesh Bhatt met Soni Razdan during the filming of Saaransh (1984), following which they started dating. Pooja recalls her conversation with Soni Razdan Recently, Pooja joined Vickey Lalwani for an interview on his YouTube channel, where she spoke about her father and filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, and her bond with Soni Razdan. During the chat, Pooja looked back at the conversation she had with Soni Razdan in Coonoor, saying, “Soni had a heart-to-heart conversation with me… She said, ‘Pooja, I too feel so guilty, felt very guilty’. I told her with all of my heart, ‘Soni, you could not have broken up a relationship that was together. There is no space …

Soni Razdan reacts to daughter Alia Bhatt’s Cannes appearance criticism: ‘Social media has lot of hate’ | Bollywood News

Soni Razdan reacts to daughter Alia Bhatt’s Cannes appearance criticism: ‘Social media has lot of hate’ | Bollywood News

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4 min readNew DelhiMay 17, 2026 04:32 PM IST Alia Bhatt recently grabbed headlines with her appearance at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival. However, the actor was targeted on social media, with some netizens claiming she was ignored by foreign photographers on the red carpet. Amid the backlash, Alia’s mother, veteran actor Soni Razdan, has now reacted to the negative online chatter. On Saturday, writer Shunali Khullar Shroff took to her Instagram handle and shared a post defending Alia. Along with post, she wrote in the caption, “Alia Bhatt at Cannes, our bruised national pride over imagined slights, and then glee that a female star was shown her place — some thoughts. #cannes2026.” The note read, “Alia Bhatt wasn’t ignored at Cannes. But India revealed something about itself. A clip went viral showing photographers distracted while Alia posed at Cannes. Within minutes, the internet decided: ‘She got snubbed, the West doesn’t care, she was humbled’. One distracted camera angle and the Indian internet began decoding national humiliation.” ALSO READ – ‘Thugs of Hindostan is like …

Soni Razdan responds to criticism targeting Alia Bhatt after her appearance at Cannes: ‘Social media is full of…’

Soni Razdan responds to criticism targeting Alia Bhatt after her appearance at Cannes: ‘Social media is full of…’

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After making headlines for her appearance at the Cannes Film Festival, actor Alia Bhatt found herself at the centre of social media chatter, with trolls taking aim at her fashion choices and some even claiming she was “ignored” by a section of photographers on the red carpet. Amid the online buzz, Alia’s mother, Soni Razdan, has now reacted to the criticism. Soni Razdan and Mahesh Bhatt share two daughters: Alia Bhatt and Shaheen Bhatt. Soni reacts On Saturday, writer Shunali Khullar Shroff took to Instagram to put out a post defending Alia against the backlash. She shared the post with a caption that read, “Alia Bhatt at Cannes, our bruised national pride over imagined slights, and then glee that a female star was shown her place — some thoughts. #cannes2026.” In the post, Shunali wrote, “Alia Bhatt wasn’t ignored at Cannes. But India revealed something about itself. A clip went viral showing photographers distracted while Alia posed at Cannes. Within minutes, the internet decided: ‘She got snubbed, the West doesn’t care, she was humbled’. One …

Soni Razdan wishes Alia Bhatt on her birthday eve with an adorable selfie

Soni Razdan wishes Alia Bhatt on her birthday eve with an adorable selfie

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Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is celebrating her 33rd birthday on Sunday, and before her special day, the Jigra actress received some lovely birthday eve wishes from her mother, Soni Razdan. Taking to the Stories section of her official Instagram handle, the veteran actress uploaded an adorable selfie of the mother and daughter duo, in which she was seen twinning with Alia in black attire.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Soni Razdan (@sonirazdan) Wishing the Gangubai Kathiawadi actress on the evening before her birthday, Razdan included the text, “Happy Birthday eve sweetheart (sic)”. She further added the Pretty Woman song by Die Campbells as the background score. Not only her mother, but Alia`s sister-in-law, Riddhima Kapoor, also shared a lovely wish for her before her birthday.  She took to the Stories section of her Instagram account and posted a photo of herself facing the camera with Alia and her sister, Shaheen Bhatt. Shaheen was seen sitting …

Soni Razdan reviews Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line after her first ride: ‘Spanking clean, cool, efficient and just wow’

Soni Razdan reviews Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line after her first ride: ‘Spanking clean, cool, efficient and just wow’

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Veteran actor and Alia Bhatt‘s mother, Soni Razdan, recently experienced Mumbai Metro’s Aqua Line. The actor took her maiden ride on the city’s underground metro and shared glimpses from the journey on social media, giving her followers a quick review of the much-talked-about metro corridor. Soni documented parts of her commute, revealing that she was pleasantly surprised by how smooth, clean and efficient the experience turned out to be. Soni Razdan shared pictures from her metro ride. Soni Razdan takes Mumbai metro On Friday, Soni took to Instagram to post a couple of videos and photos from her recent trip to Cuffe Parade using the Aqua Line. In one of the clips, she was seen walking along the passage leading to the platform and waving at the camera. She also shared a selfie from inside the metro, posing with a friend while seated in the coach. Interestingly, fellow passengers appeared unaware of her presence and did not recognise the actor, allowing Soni to enjoy the ride like any regular commuter quietly. Along with the photos …