Alia Bhatt’s Instagram interaction triggers debate over Elvish Yadav’s past tweets; Swara Bhasker reacts

A seemingly innocuous Instagram Stories session turned into a social media storm as Bollywood actress Alia shared her thoughts about YouTuber Elvish Yadav, triggering a cascade of reactions and discussions.

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During a lighthearted ‘Ask Me Anything’ session on Wednesday, Alia engaged with fans on Instagram. Among the playful questions, a fan inquired about Elvish Yadav, to which Alia responded with a shoutout accompanied by two red heart emojis, exclaiming “Systummm.” However, Alia’s gesture led to unexpected backlash.

Actress Swara Bhasker entered the scene by retweeting a post that called out Alia for endorsing Elvish Yadav, bringing up allegations of reprehensible behavior towards women. The specific incident referred to a 2021 Twitter feud between Elvish and Swara, where Elvish directed vulgar comments towards the actress.

Screenshots of their heated exchange resurfaced, showcasing the controversial remarks Elvish made towards Swara during their feud. The tweets sparked outrage among some fans and observers, who condemned the comments and questioned Alia’s endorsement of Elvish.

One fan took to Twitter to address Alia directly, sharing the past comments made by Elvish towards Swara. The tweet criticized Alia’s support for Elvish, referring to it as a “downgrade” for an actress of her stature.

The tweets in question, involving Elvish Yadav and Swara Bhasker, initially emerged due to a misunderstanding over a tweet by Elvish about taxes, to which Swara retweeted with a playful “liar liar pants on fire” comment. Elvish then responded with a vulgar comment involving GST and suggestive language.

The incident raises broader questions about the responsibilities of influencers and public figures when engaging with or endorsing others on social media, especially considering their past actions. As the debate continues to unfold, it serves as a reminder of the power of social media interactions and their potential consequences.