A short clip from the recent Filmfare Awards has taken over social media, with netizens claiming that Alia Bhatt appeared to ignore Ananya Panday during the event.

According to viral videos doing the rounds, Ananya looked visibly excited upon spotting Alia and seemingly attempted to greet her not once, but twice. However, fans allege that Alia did not acknowledge Ananya on either occasion. Instead, the actress was seen happily greeting Vicky Kaushal, with whom she is set to share screen space in Love and War, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali.

The contrast in interactions quickly caught the attention of social media users, who began dissecting the moment frame by frame. While some netizens felt the situation was being overanalysed, others mocked the incident, calling it a case of “one nepo baby ignoring another.” Memes and sarcastic comments soon followed, adding fuel to the online discussion.

Watch the video of Alia Bhatt ignoring Ananya Panday at Filmfare OTT Awards

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That said, a section of fans urged restraint, pointing out that award shows are hectic, crowded environments where missed interactions are common. They also noted that a few seconds of footage do not necessarily reflect personal relationships or underlying tension between actors.

Neither Alia Bhatt nor Ananya Panday has reacted to the viral speculation. As with many celebrity moments, what started as a fleeting interaction has now turned into a full-blown social media debate — highlighting how closely every gesture of Bollywood stars is watched and interpreted.