Since the news of Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas’s relationship came out, everyone was so surprised about the age gap. However, it was a talk of the town mainly because Nick is over ten years younger than Priyanka. Below are five of many Bollywood couples, where the husbands are younger than their wives.
Kunal Khemu and Soha Ali Khan
Not many people know that Kunal is five years younger than Soha. They’re one of the few couples who moved in together in 2013, before getting married. Kunal proposed to Soha in Paris, 2014 and got married on 25 January, 2015. They were blessed with a baby girl on 29 September, 2017. The couple did a movie together in 2009, called 99, where their love story started.
Abhishek Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai
One of the most loved and power couple of Bollywood Abishek and Aishwarya, also have age gap between them. Abishek is two years younger than his wife Aishwarya. They got married on 20 April, 2007. The couple worked together in movies, including Dhai Akshar Prem Ke (2000), Kuch Naa Kaho (2003), Dhoom 2 (2006), Guru (2007), and Raavan (2010).
Raj Kundra and Shilpa Shetty
This good looking couple tied the knot on 22 November, 2009. Shilpa is three months older than her husband Raj. The couple have a son, who was born in May 2012.
Karan Singh Grover and Bipasha Basu
This monkey wedding was defiantly the talk of the town. Film and TV industry got together to celebrate Karan and Bipasha’s wedding. The couple got married on 30 April, 2016. Karan is four years younger than Bipasha. The couple did a horror movie together in 2015, called Alone.
Dhanush and Aishwarya
The southern superstar, Dhanush married Aishwarya on 18 November, 2004. Dhanush is two years younger than his wife, who is the daughter of Rajinikanth.
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.