Alia Bhatt Uses Samay Raina’s “Kisi Gareeb Aadmi Ne” Line to Shut Down Heckler at Event — Watch

Bollywood actor Alia Bhatt delivered one of the sharpest moments of the Alpha promotional tour when she responded to a heckler at JECRC University in Rajasthan with none other than comedian Samay Raina’s own now-iconic comeback line — and the internet loved every second of it.

What Happened at the Alpha Event

During an interactive session with students, Alia was asked how she had convinced herself to appear on India’s Got Latent — a comedy show known for its unfiltered, spontaneous format. The audience member phrased it directly:

Before Alia could answer, someone from the crowd shouted, “Paisa (money)!” — implying money was the only motivation. Rather than brushing it off, Alia smiled and immediately deployed the line that Samay Raina had made famous, responding:

The crowd erupted with cheers and laughter, and a clip of the exchange spread rapidly across social media platforms.

Directed by Shiv Rawail and backed by Yash Raj Films, Alpha stars Alia Bhatt and Sharvari alongside Bobby Deol and Anil Kapoor, with a special appearance by Hrithik Roshan. The film holds the distinction of being the first female-led entry in the YRF Spy Universe and is scheduled to release in theatres this Friday.