Aamir Khan is known as Mr. Perfectionist, but it looks like his charisma is losing its sheen day by day! At least, the poor box office performance of his past few films indicates so. After the terrible performance of Yash Raj Films’ Thugs of Hindostan in 2018, a lot of expectations were riding on his film Laal Singh Chaddha, which was the official remake of the cult Hollywood film Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks. However, LSC also failed to live up to the high expectations of the audience and turned out to be a massive disappointment for everyone involved with the project.
Released theatrically on 11 August 2022 amid relentless calls of boycotts, Laal Singh Chaddha also starred Kareena Kapoor Khan, Mona Singh, and Naga Chaitanya in pivotal roles. A major section of critics panned the film and the audience also stayed away from watching it in cinemas, as if in a bid to support its boycott.
While Aamir Khan is yet to comment on the failure of Laal Singh Chaddha, he was recently spotted in San Francisco, California. A Twitter user, who goes by the name of Natasha, and her Twitter bio reads that she is a senior reporter at Tech Crunch, shared a selfie with Khan on her social media handle.
“Yesterday in unexpected unbelievable I’m still unwell twists,” she wrote on Twitter. “I asked him what’s he up to and he said ‘just walking around’ consistent!!!!”
There is no update on the next project that Aamir Khan will take up. However, the actor confirmed on his birthday this year that he was in talks for the Indian adaptation of the successful Spanish film Campeones. He also has T-Series Films’ Gulshan Kumar biopic Mogul in his pocket. But if fresh reports are to be believed, the makers have put the project on hold indefinitely.
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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.