Priyanka Chopra, who was last seen in The Matrix Resurrection (2021), presently has a slew of exciting projects in the pipeline, with the action thriller Ending Things being one of them.
The latest update on the forthcoming film has it that Amazon Studios has officially picked up the rights to the Kevin Sullivan directorial, co-starring Anthony Mackie alongside Priyanka Chopra. Both actors signed on to headline the project earlier this year.
An international publication reports that Amazon bought the Kevin Sullivan spec script that had many potential buyers to nab rights, with a True Lies-sque premise. A hit-woman who wants out of the assassin business tells her business partner that she’s ending their personal relationship as well. But she comes to realize she doesn’t want to end that part of their bond. In order to survive the breakup, and their last job together, they must join forces for one last night out.
While producing deals are still being worked out, Anthony Mackie will serve as a producer on the project through his Make It with Gravy Productions banner alongside Jeremy Stein, Jason Spear, and Lit Entertainment. Priyanka Chopra is attached as an executive producer through her Purple Pebble Pictures banner.
On the work front, Priyanka Chopra is simultaneously working on several projects. She has just wrapped the romantic comedy Text for You, which will see her opposite Sam Heughan, as well as the AGBO Amazon limited series Citadel. The actress has also signed on to star in the upcoming Hindi film Jee Le Zaraa, co-starring Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt. Farhan Akhtar is set to direct and produce via Excel Entertainment.
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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.