Priyanka Chopra
No list starts without mentioning Priyanka Chopra name, when it’s something to do with the West. Priyanka received much love from playing the lead role of Alex Perish for the American television series Quantico. She was part of the 2013 movie called Girls Rising and did a voice role of Ishani for the animated comedy film Planes in the same year. Priyanka was also part of the American action comedy film Baywatch in 2017; she played the role of Victoria Leeds.
Mallika Sherawat
It might sound a bit surprising but Mallika Sherawat also did two movies in Hollywood. She appeared in a popular horror film in 2010 called Hisss, directed by Jennifer Chambers Lynch. A year later she played the role of Aretha Gupta in Politics of Love. This movie is about unexpected romance between an American and Indian.
Aishwarya Rai
Miss World 1994 Aishwaray Rai, also appeared in Hollywood movies. She was part of 2007 movie The Last Legion with Colin Firth and Ben Kingsley. Another movie she did was in 2009, called The Pink Panther 2 as Sonia Solandres who is a criminology expert.
Shabana Azmi
The veteran actor Shabana Azmi did Hollywood movies in the lates 80s and early 90s. She was part of Madame Sousatzka in 1988, playing a role of a Bengali immigrant, which was based on a novel with the same name. Another movie Shabana did was in 1992 called City of Joy, where she played the role of Om Puri’s wife.
Deepika Padukone
Deepika is undoubtedly one of the most successful and talked about actresses of Bollywood currently. The beauty also worked in Hollywood for the xXx: Return of Xander Cage in 2017. She played the role of Serena Unger who supports Xiang.
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.