‘Just name it Alia Bhatt Award’: Internet divided after actress bags 6th Filmfare for Jigra

Actor Alia Bhatt has once again made headlines, but this time not just for winning. The actress bagged her sixth Best Actress Filmfare Award for her performance in Jigra, making her the most-awarded actress in the category’s history. 

However, what should’ve been a moment of celebration quickly turned into an online debate, with social media users saying, “Just name it the Alia Bhatt Award already!”

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A Heartfelt Thank You from Alia

Soon after her win, Alia took to Instagram to pen a warm note of gratitude. “This one will always stay closest to my heart… not just for the story we told, but for the incredible people who gave it life,” she wrote.

She thanked director Vasan Bala, co-star Vedang Raina, and her team at Dharma Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions for their support. Expressing regret for not being present at the ceremony, Alia added, “I wish I could’ve been there to hold that moment in person, but my heart is full all the same.”

Backlash Over ‘Favouritism’ Claims

While fans flooded her post with congratulatory messages, others weren’t impressed. “At this point, they should just rename the award after her,” one user joked. Another commented, “There are so many deserving actresses who don’t even get nominated.”

About Jigra

Produced by Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, Jigra follows a devoted sister (played by Alia) on a dangerous mission to save her brother. Though critically praised, the film underperformed at the box office, marking one of Alia’s lowest openings since Highway (2014).