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News18
7 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Why Did NCB Turn Off Comments On Alia Bhatt's Anti-Drug Video Campaign? Know Everything Here
Alia Bhatt faces severe trolling after an awareness video for NCB Chandigarh. The backlash led NCB to disable comments. Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt is getting severely trolled and has been trending on social media. The actor recently shot an awareness video for the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) Chandigarh, which was originally shared on social media on August 14. This clip has invited severe criticism for the actress, with people sharing old videos taking digs at Alia, her husband Ranbir Kapoor, and their fellow Bollywood actors. The severe backlash led NCB to disable comments under the post, but many are resharing the clips and posting sharp reactions. NCB, while sharing the video, wrote, 'Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB to spread the message of a #DrugsFreeBharat #NashaMuktBharat #azadifromdrugs." Alia Bhatt Shot Awareness Video Against Drug Use In the video, Alia said, 'Namaskar saathiyo, main hun Alia Bhatt. Today I want to talk to you about a very serious issue of drug addiction and how it's becoming a threat to our life, society, and nation. Support the Narcotics Control Bureau in this special campaign against drugs. Say yes to life and no to drugs. Aap neeche diye gaye link par jaa karke, ya QR code ko scan karke, drugs ke khilaaf e-pledge le sakte hain aur NCB ke saath zaroor jud sakte hain (You can take an e-pledge against drugs by visiting the link given below or by scanning the QR code, and you can definitely join the NCB). Jai Hind." Like why do they keep making us taking pledges? When has a pledge ever worked? If someone offers me drugs, I am not going to be like but I promised Alia Bhatt — Ides of April (@idesofavril) August 14, 2025 This video invited shocking criticism, leading NCB to turn off the comment section. 'Bol bhi kon raha hai," one wrote. 'Alia Bhatt supports NCB to spread awareness about drug addiction, meanwhile her friends 🤣👇," another wrote while sharing an old video from a Bollywood party featuring Ranbir, Deepika Padukone, Shakun Batra, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan, and others. A third fan shared, 'Haan chor ko hi chowkidari pe laga diya 🤣." Another comment reads, 'The more clients you introduce, the more discount you get kind of promotion." Alia Bhatt Supports NCB To Spread Awareness About Drug AddictionMeanwhile her friends 🤣👇 — Tushar ॐ♫₹ (@Tushar_KN) August 15, 2025 Meanwhile, a netizen shared an old interview of Ranbir, where the actor claimed that he smoked weed while shooting for the 2011 film Rockstar. About Bollywood and Drug Accusation After the tragic death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput in 2020, the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) launched an investigation into drug use and distribution within the film industry. Several actors, including Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, and Shraddha Kapoor, were questioned as part of the probe. In 2021, Aryan Khan, son of Shah Rukh Khan, was arrested during a drug-related raid on a cruise ship. No drugs were found in his possession, and he was fully cleared of all charges in 2022. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
News18
9 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Alia Bhatt Joins NCB's Anti-Drug Campaign: 'It Is Becoming A Threat To Our Life'
Alia Bhatt appears in one of NCB's campaign videos and extended support to the bureau's mission in the fight against drugs. Alia Bhatt has joined the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB)'s anti-drug campaign. Recently, the actress appeared in one of NCB's campaign videos and extended support to the bureau's mission in the fight against drugs. 'Namaskar saathiyo, main hun Alia Bhatt. Today I want to talk to you about a very serious issue of drug addiction and how it's becoming a threat to our life, society, and nation. Support the Narcotics Control Bureau in this special campaign against drugs. Say yes to life and no to drugs. Aap neeche deeye gaye link par jaa karke, ya QR code ko scan karke, drugs ke khilaaf e-pledge le sakte hain aur NCB ke saath zaroor jud sakte hain (You can take an e-pledge against drugs by visiting the link given below or by scanning the QR code, and you can definitely join the NCB). Jai Hind," Alia said in the video. Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB to spread the message of a #DrugsFreeBharat #NashaMuktBharat #azadifromdrugs — Narcotics Control Bureau Chandigarh (@ncbchandigarh) August 14, 2025 The video was shared by NCB on August 14 with the caption, 'Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB to spread the message of a #DrugsFreeBharat #NashaMuktBharat #azadifromdrugs." Why Did NCB Turn Off The Comments Section Of Alia Bhatt's Video? Soon after NCB dropped the video of Alia Bhatt spreading awareness against the use of drugs, several social media users attacked the actress and her husband, Ranbir Kapoor. They accused the two Bolloywood stars of consuming drugs and trolled Alia for now being a part of an anti-drug campaign video. '🤣 She and her friends and her khandan is also druggie, criminals," one of the users wrote. 'Haan chor ko hi chowkidari pe laga diya 🤣," added another. Following the backlash, NCB disabled the comments section of the video. Alia Bhatt's Upcoming Projects Alia Bhatt, who was last seen in Jigra, will soon be seen in YRF's Spy Universe film, Alpha. Besides this, she also has Brahmastra 2 in her pipeline. Alia will also be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love And War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal. Previously, in an exclusive interview with News18 Showsha, Alia also talked about the film and her reunion with Ranbir when she said, 'I, as an audience, am more excited to see him [Bhansali] and Ranbir collaborate, again, after so many years. I am like, 'wow, what's that going to be like?" Talking about reuniting with Vicky Kaushal, Alia continued by saying, 'Vicky and I coming together again; Ranbir and Vicky created magic with Sanju. So, it is a lot of combinations." Love and War is scheduled for release on March 20, 2026. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Loading comments...
Hindustan Times
10 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
‘Alia Bhatt, her friends and khandan…': Why NCB had to disable the comment section of Alia Bhatt's anti-drugs video
Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt's name has been trending on social media all morning. Since the star does not have any releases in the coming week or month, many netizens were curious to find out why Alia was in the news. Well, the reason behind this is a video that the actor shot for the Narcotics Control Bureau Chandigarh, which was originally shared on social media on August 14. Let's take a look at why the video is going viral days after being posted, and why NCB had to disable the comments under it. Alia Bhatt's anti-drugs video Alia Bhatt's video for NCB A video starring Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt was shared by NCB on August 14, along with the caption: 'Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB to spread the message of a #DrugsFreeBharat #NashaMuktBharat #azadifromdrugs.' In the thirty seconds long clip, Alia shared, 'Namaskar saathiyo, main hun Alia Bhatt. Today I want to talk to you about a very serious issue of drug addiction and how it's becoming a threat to our life, society, and nation. Support the Narcotics Control Bureau in this special campaign against drugs. Say yes to life and no to drugs. Aap neeche deeye gaye link par jaa karke, ya QR code ko scan karke, drugs ke khilaaf e-pledge le sakte hain aur NCB ke saath zaroor jud sakte hain (You can take an e-pledge against drugs by visiting the link given below or by scanning the QR code, and you can definitely join the NCB). Jai Hind.' Backlash under the video Not long after this video was shared, the comment section had to be disabled by NCB because of the shocking reactions that internet users had to it. The video now has just 6 comments under it, but the clip was reposted by several netizens with tweets taking digs at Alia, her husband Ranbir Kapoor, and their fellow Bollywood actors. One such internet user wrote, '🤣 she and her friends and her khandan is also druggie, criminals,' whereas another Tweet read, 'Haan chor ko hi chowkidari pe laga diya 🤣.' Another internet user shared an old video from a Bollywood party which featured Ranbir, Deepika Padukone, Shakun Batra, Vicky Kaushal, Varun Dhawan and others. When this video from Karan Johar's party was originally released, MLA Manjinder Sirsa had accused the celebs of allegedly consuming drugs. Referring to the same, the netizen shared, 'Alia Bhatt Supports NCB To Spread Awareness About Drug Addiction. Meanwhile her friends 🤣👇.' Backlash continues The backlash did not stop there. A netizen claimed, 'Bol bhi kon raha hai😭😭,' whereas another took a dig at Alia and other Bollywood celebs by writing, 'they have a first hand experience 🤡.' A comment even read, 'The more clients you introduce the more discount you get kind of promotion.' Meanwhile, a netizen shared an old interview of Ranbir, where the actor claimed that he used weed as an acting tool for his 2011 film Rockstar. Bollywood's history with NCB After Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput's untimely demise in 2020, the NCB set out to investigate drug consumption and distribution network in Bollywood. This triggered further questioning of celebs such as Deepika Padukone, Sara Ali Khan, Shraddha Kapoor amongst others. In 2021, Shah Rukh Khan's son Aryan Khan was arrested in connection with a drug bust on a cruise ship. No drugs were found on him and Aryan was cleared of all charges in 2022. The star kid is now gearing up for his directorial debut with the show The Ba***ds of Bollywood. On the film front, Alia Bhatt will next be seen in YRF action thriller Alpha. She also has Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal.
Time of India
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Alia Bhatt's anti-drugs video faces backlash; NCB shuts down comment section: Watch Video
TRIGGER WARNING: This article contains references to drug addiction. Alia Bhatt recently appeared in a campaign video by the Chandigarh division of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB). What was meant to be a positive message soon became the centre of online backlash, forcing the agency to switch off comments on the post. Read on to learn more about this right here. Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB Last week, the NCB posted a video of Alia Bhatt on their X (formerly Twitter ) handle. In the short clip, she urged people to say no to drugs and show support for the bureau's mission. The video was shared more than 680 times and crossed 1.1 million views. The caption on the post read, 'Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB to spread the message of a #DrugsFreeBharat #NashaMuktBharat #azadifromdrugs.' Alia's message against drug addiction In the video, the 'Brahmastra' actress said, "Hello friends, I am Alia Bhatt. Today I want to talk about a very serious issue of drug addiction and how it's becoming a threat to our life, society, and nation. Support the Narcotics Control Bureau in this special campaign against drugs. Say yes to life and no to drugs. You can take an e-pledge against drugs by visiting the link given below or by scanning the QR code, and you can definitely join the NCB. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Passive Income Ideas Sitting at Home Mone Click Here Undo Jai Hind." Comments turned off after mean comments on Alia's video The post received only six comments before the option to reply was removed. At the same time, the comment sections on all other NCB Chandigarh posts remained active. Despite the restrictions, trolls continued to mock the video using the 'quote-tweet' option. Many found the video 'ironic' and even called it 'funny'. Alia Bhatt's upcoming film projects On the work front, Alia was last seen in 'Jigra.' Up next, she will star in 'Alpha' and in Sanjay Leela Bhansali 's Love and War. The film 'Love and War' will see her reunite with her husband, Ranbir Kapoor and also features Vicky Kaushal . DISCLAIMER: If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or substance abuse, please seek help from available helplines or support organizations. "Get the latest updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
NDTV
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Alia Bhatt Trolled For Anti-Drugs Video, Harsh Comments Mention Ranbir Kapoor's Old Quote
New Delhi: The Chandigarh division of the Narcotics Control Bureau (NBC) had recently posted a video on their X handle, with Alia Bhatt as the face of the campaign. The Jigra actress was seen endorsing a "drug-free" Bharat and being on board with NCB on this mission. However, the video went viral in no time, with the Internet trolling Alia Bhatt and stating how she is not the ideal choice to promote the mentioned initiative. What's Happening Alia Bhatt featured in a video shared by the nodal drug law enforcement agency, as she encouraged everyone to say no to drugs and join NBC on this mission. Alia Bhatt is heard saying, "Hello friends, I am Alia Bhatt. Today I want to talk about a very serious issue of drug addiction and how it's becoming a threat to our lives, society, and nation. Support the Narcotics Control Bureau in this special campaign against drugs. Say yes to life and no to drugs. You can take an e-pledge against drugs by visiting the link given below or by scanning the QR code, and you can definitely join the NCB. Jai Hind." The video was posted 680 times and garnered 1.1 million views. The caption of the NBC post read, "Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB to spread the message of a #DrugsFreeBharat # NashaMuktBharat #azadifromdrugs." The trolls, however, were way harsh when they started flooding the comments section with a series of mean remarks on how Alia Bhatt should not be promoting this campaign. After 6 comments on the NBC post, NBC turned off the option altogether. Alia Bhatt joins hands with NCB to spread the message of a #DrugsFreeBharat #NashaMuktBharat #azadifromdrugs — Narcotics Control Bureau Chandigarh (@ncbchandigarh) August 14, 2025 How Alia Bhatt Got Trolled For The NBC Campaign Video While the comments section was turned off, some Internet users clicked on the "quote-tweet" option and reshared the video. One comment read, "Like, why do they keep making us take pledges? When has a pledge ever worked? If someone offers me drugs, I am not going to be like, but I promised Alia Bhatt." Someone else mocked, "Bollywood spreading drug awareness." One Internet user even attached a screenshot of a picture of Ranbir Kapoor with a quote once given by him, where he said, "I used it (weed), during Rockstar." Work On the work front, Alia Bhatt was last seen in Vasan Bala's Jigra last year. She is currently busy filming for Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Love & War with Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, and Alpha by Yash Raj Films with Sharvari. In A Nutshell Alia Bhatt was severely trolled by the Internet for joining hands with the Narcotics Control Bureau (NBC) and promoting their no-drugs campaign. The comments section also featured an old quote of Ranbir Kapoor, where he had confessed to using drugs during Rockstar.
