Apoorva Mukhija Calls Herself "Alia Bhatt From Araam Nagar"; Here's Why

Alia Bhatt made a splash at Cannes 2025! She opted for Gucci's first-ever bespoke saree at the closing ceremony, and it was a historic moment for Indian representation on a global fashion stage. Soon after Alia's look went viral, content creator-actor Apoorva Mukhija took to her Instagram stories to share a picture of herself sporting a nude-hued dress that bore a subtle resemblance to Alia Bhatt's stunning saree. She jokingly called herself ‘Alia Bhatt from Araam Nagar', and fans were left in splits!

"Alia Bhatt From Araam Nagar"

Apoorva Mukhija shared a collage of two pictures- one that showed Alia Bhatt in the Gucci saree at Cannes 2025, and another one that showed her in a nude-coloured short dress, featuring a criss-cross mesh pattern, that had a slight resemblance to the Bollywood actress' look. While the outfits were not identical, the colour palette and the criss-cross detailing prompted Apoorva to make a playful reference. In her caption, she jokingly called herself ‘Alia Bhatt from Aram Nagar', and netizens cracked up at the tongue-in-cheek comparison!

Here's What Netizens Have to Say:

Reacting to The Rebel Kid's Instagram story, many netizens dropped laughing emojis. “Slayyy girll," wrote one fan, while another one commented, “ethereal."

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About Alia Bhatt's Iconic Look:

For the unversed, Alia Bhatt graced the 78th Cannes Film Festival in a custom saree designed by Gucci, featuring a bralette, skirt, and a drape. The contemporary silhouette featured the brand's GG monogram embedded into the crisscross pattern of the unique saree. Alia Bhatt's look was the perfect blend of traditional and contemporary elements. She looked graceful in the stunning saree as she walked the red carpet and waved at the paparazzi. She accessorized minimally with a dainty necklace and matching earrings.

Apoorva's Work Front:

Apoorva Mukhija will reportedly be a part of the show ‘The Traitors'. Karan Johar shared a promo yesterday, and while the filmmaker-producer is yet to reveal who the masked contestants are from the promo, his announcement video hinted that Apoorva Mukhija, who goes by the username ‘Rebel Kid' on Instagram, will be a part of the show. Soon after the promo release, Apoorva took to Instagram and dropped a series of photos with a cryptic caption hinting at a “game".