Alia Bhatt lands on 'Blockout' list over Gaza crisis silence
What's the story
Amid Alia Bhatt's global appearances, including the recent Met Gala and Gucci Cruise 2025, she has now found herself in a controversy.
The "Blockout 2024" movement has added her name to their list, criticizing her silence on the escalating humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
This movement, gaining traction on TikTok and other social networking sites, involves social media users blocking celebrities perceived as indifferent to the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict.
Social media campaign
'Blockout 2024' movement targets silent celebrities
The Blockout 2024 movement accuses Bhatt and other global stars of complicity due to their perceived inaction on the Gaza crisis.
Over 100 celebrities, including Taylor Swift, Nick Jonas, Rihanna, BLACKPINK, and Kim Kardashian, are on the list.
These stars attended high-profile events but allegedly remained silent on this pressing humanitarian issue.
The list is being shared among social media users along with links to celebrity handles.
When did it start?
How did the movement gain traction?
Since the war erupted on October 7, 2023, with Hamas's deadly attacks, Israel's military has killed more than 35,000 people in Gaza, according to Gaza's Health Ministry, which doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants.
The Blockout movement started around the same time as the Met Gala.
When images of Israel launching a military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah circulated, some users highlighted the stark contrast between the gala's celebrity opulence and the dire situation in Gaza.
Event spotlight
Met Gala became a focal point of celebrity silence
The Met Gala 2024 has become a focal point of the Blockout 2024 movement's frustration.
The event, attended by A-list celebrities from various entertainment spheres, drew parallels to the Hollywood movie Hunger Games among social media users.
Pro-Palestinian activists have urged these stars to use their influence to advocate for a ceasefire in Gaza.
However, even attempts by celebrities to address these demands have faced criticism for alleged "opportunism."