Loveyatri
Loveyatri is an upcoming Bollywood romantic musical produced by Salman Khan releasing on 5 October. It is launching two new artists, Aayush Sharma and Warina Hussain. Loveyatri is directed by also a new member Abhiraj Minawala. The title of the movie initially was Loveratri but it was later changed to Loveyatri due to a complaint that was filed against the producer.
Andhadhun
Andhadhun is a thriller film releasing on 5 October as well. It stars Tabu, Radhika Apte and Ayushmann Khurrana. It directed by Sriram Raghavan and produced by Viacome 18 Motion Pictures. Like every artist gets trained for their characters, Ayushmaan was also trained by Akshay Verma, who is a pianist from Los Angeles.
Helicopter Eela stars Kajol in the lead role, where she will be seen in Hindi movies after Dilwale (2015). It is produced by her husband Ajay Devgn, Jayantilal Gada and Aksshay Jayantilal Gada and directed by Pradeep Sarkar. Helicopter Eela is releasing on 12 October.
Namaste England is releasing on 19 October, which is a romantic comedy film. It is a sequel to Namastey London and is directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shad and co-produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah, Dhaval Jayantilal Gada, Akkshay Jayantilal Gada, Aashin A. Shah, Kushal Kantilal Gada, Reshma Kadakia, Firuzi Khan, Sameer Chopra and Reliance Entertainment. Parineeti Chopra, Arjun Kapoor and Aditya Seal are in the lead roles. Namaste England is Arjun and Parineeti’s second movie together after Ishaqzaade, which is was Arjun’s debut movie in Bollywood.
Even though 5 Wedding is not really classed as an Indian movie but the casts are Indian artists, so it’ll be ideal to call it a Bollywood movie. It stars Naris Fakhri and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles. 5 Wedding is directed and produced by Namrata Singh Gujral. This movie is releasing on 26 October.
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.