Mallika Sherawat is known for her bold roles that she has portrayed on the big screen. In early 2000, the actress was called the sex symbol of Bollywood. Well, apart from portraying bold roles, Mallika featured in many comedy films and impressed us with her comic timings.
However, apart from her acting, the actress was also known for her dance numbers. So, today, on her 44th birthday, let’s look at the list of five songs of Mallika in which she had set the screens on fire…
Mayya
Mayya Mayya from the film Guru was a fantastic song. Composed by AR Rahman and sung Mariam Toller, Chinmaye, and Kirti Sagathia, the song had the perfect Arabic flavour in it. But, it was Mallika’s belly dancing that was the highlight of the track.
Karle Gunaah
In the film Ugly Aur Pagli, Mallika impressed everyone with her performance, but also the song Karle Gunaah was the talk of the town as the actress looked super hot in it. Composed by Ishq Bector, the song was a chartbuster.
Razia Gundo Mein Phas Gayi
Mallika had surely impressed filmmakers with her dance moves and was getting a lot of dance numbers. She featured in a special number titled Razia Gundo Mein Phas Gayi in Anees Bazmee’s Thank You. The film was a flop, but the song had received a good response.
Jalebi Bai
One of the most famous songs Mallika Sherawat has to be Jalebi Bai from Double Dhamaal. The actress looked stunning in it and performed very well. Her thumkas were surely awesome.
Laila
In 2012 Tezz, Mallika featured in the song Laila. Like all her previous tracks, Mallika looked hot in it and danced very well.
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.