Before crowd work became popular in India, self-deprecating humor helped comedians break the ice with audiences. Actors like Alia Bhatt have borrowed this technique to win over audiences and appear relatable. Her recent appearance on India's Got Latent Season 2 evoked a similar sentiment.
Alia has been a troll favourite for over a decade, starting with her incorrect answer about the President of India on Koffee With Karan in 2013. However, she managed to keep trolls at bay through her performances in films like Highway, Udta Punjab, and Raazi.
After Jigra's failure, trolls targeted every aspect of her public persona. Alia's recent trolling has affected the reception of her projects and how audiences perceive her. However, she seems to be turning the page by appearing on India's Got Latent 2, where she was judged and roasted by contestants.
Throughout the episode, Alia was warm towards the contestants, laughed at herself, and admitted feeling intimidated by Avinash Agarwal's roasting. This strategy worked a decade ago, and it remains to be seen if it will translate into goodwill for her upcoming film Alpha.
