1] Hum Paanch
Hum Paanch was the most famous family dramedy it was first premiered in 1995 on Zee TV. Produced by Ekta Kapoor, the show was a hit among the viewers, and starred actors like Ashok Saraf, Priya Tendulkar, and Vidya Balan. The show was about a middle-class father of five daughters, and their daily struggles.
2] Dekh Bhai Dekh
Jaya Bachchan -produced family comedy Dekh Bhai Dekh first premiered in 1993 on Doordarshan. It was later moved to Sony TV after gaining a strong fan base. Starring Shekhar Suman, Farida Jalal, Amar Upadhyay, the plot of the show revolved around three generations of the Diwan family who resided in Mumbai, and were always in some fix or the other.
3] Family No 1
Two single parents, six children, and one house is equal to a blast of a show. Family No 1 featured actors like Kanwaljeet Singh and Tanvi Azmi in lead roles. The show was inspired by the American show Brady Bunch. The six kids always keep fighting with each other over space, while the two adults eventually fall in love.
4] Tu Tu Main Main
Mid 90s introduced us to one of the most beloved jodis of saas-bahu of Indian television. Talking about Sachin Pilgaonkar's show Tu Tu Main Main, which starred Supriya Pilgaonkar and Reema Lagoo in the lead. The show, as you might have guessed, was about a love-hate relationship a daughter-in-law and a mother-in-law shares.
5] Filmi Chakkar
Filmi Chakkar featured Ratna Pathak Shah and Satish Shah in the lead. Film buffs of parents who are film buffs bore sons who turned out to be, well, movie buffs. A completely filmy family, who tried to solve their issues by referring to random features.
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire
Rahul Bhatt sparks controversy over 'insensitive' remarks about sisters Alia and Pooja Bhatt
Rahul Bhatt, fitness trainer and son of veteran filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, has found himself at the centre of a social media storm following controversial remarks about his half-sister, Alia Bhatt. In a recent interview, Rahul drew comparisons between Alia and their older sister Pooja Bhatt, calling the latter more talented, attractive, and principled.
The comments, which many have labelled inappropriate and insensitive, have sparked widespread criticism online. During the interview, Rahul stated, “In my opinion, she (Alia) is not even half of what my real sister Pooja is. Not in talent, not in looks, not in terms of being sexy. In front of my sister, she is ‘paani kam chai’ (watery tea). Amongst the siblings, the most talented and the most moralistic is Pooja.”
Social media users reacted strongly, questioning why Rahul would compare his sisters in such personal terms. Several users were particularly disturbed by his reference to their appearance and sex appeal, pointing out that such comparisons within a family cross boundaries of propriety. One comment read, “This is disturbing. Why talk about your sisters like that? It’s not just weird, it’s wrong.” Another post said, “There’s nothing respectful about comparing your siblings’ attractiveness in public.”
The backlash also reignited conversation around a decades-old controversy involving Mahesh Bhatt and Pooja Bhatt. Rahul was asked about the infamous 1990s magazine cover where the father-daughter duo shared a kiss, which had stirred public outrage at the time. Dismissing the criticism, Rahul said, “It doesn’t make any difference. It’s like water off a duck’s back. We know the truth, and we’ve seen everything since childhood.”
Rahul’s casual dismissal of that controversy has added fuel to the fire, with critics saying it reflects a broader issue of the Bhatt family being insensitive to public perception and boundaries. Many users questioned the need for bringing up old incidents in a bid to defend new and equally questionable statements.
As of now, neither Alia Bhatt nor Pooja Bhatt has issued any public response to Rahul’s remarks. Both actors, known for their significant contributions to Indian cinema, have typically kept family matters private despite living in the public eye.
This episode has also sparked debate over the role of public figures in maintaining respect when discussing family matters in the media. Observers say such comments, especially when involving women’s appearance and personal qualities, reinforce problematic attitudes and fuel unnecessary controversies.
While Rahul Bhatt is not as prominent in the entertainment industry as his father or sisters, his comments have made headlines and placed the Bhatt family in the spotlight for reasons beyond their creative work. For many, this serves as a reminder that public platforms come with responsibility, and that family ties should not be trivialised or dissected for attention or comparison.
The backlash is unlikely to subside soon, especially as fans and followers of Alia and Pooja continue to express disappointment over the way the situation has unfolded. Whether or not Rahul chooses to clarify or apologise remains to be seen.