Barbie-dressed Margot Robbie has been spotted filming the eagerly awaited live-action feature Barbie in Los Angeles, California, for the first time.
The 31-year-old Australian actress was spotted leaving her trailer decked out to the nines in a pair of hot pink flared trousers and a matching halter waistcoat, her long blonde hair falling past her shoulders.
A couple of days ago, Ryan Gosling’s look broke the internet as soon as it was out.
In the picture, Ryan is seen sporting platinum blonde hair with washboard abs while wearing a denim-clad co-ord set. Fans went wild after seeing the picture and have been dropping compliments ever since.
Barbie is an upcoming romantic comedy based on the fashion doll that goes by the same name.
Actor-filmmaker Greta Gerwig is directing it. She is also the co-writer of the film along with her filmmaker partner Noah Baumbach.
Apart from Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, the film will star Kate McKinnon, Alexandra Shipp, America Ferrera, Simu Liu, Hari Nef, Will Ferrell, Issa Rae, and Michael Cera. Produced by Warner Bros, the film will hit the theatres in July 2023. The film will clash with Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' starring Cillian Murphy, and Robert Downey Jr. in lead roles.
According to Kyle Buchanan of The New York Times, Barbie will feature multiple Kens and Barbies. It seems like everyone has a role in the movie including Kate McKinnon, Issa Rae, Simu Liu, Sex Education star Emma Mackey, Michael Cera, and Will Ferrell. Warner Bros plans to release the film in the summer of 2023.
The film originally was going to get produced by sony and had “a fish-out-of-water story a La Splah and Big, whereby Barbie gets kicked out of barbieland because she’s not perfect enough, a bit eccentric and doesn’t fit in.
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.