Cannes 2025: Alia Bhatt Wins Applause for Helping Elle Fanning

May 25, 2025 Khushi Kumari

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Social media buzzed with praise for Alia's gesture, with fans calling her "kind" and "uplifting," appreciating her supportive nature

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