Bollywood actor Katrina Kaif has always been a prominent part of the entertainment industry for the past 19 years. The Singh is Kinng actor gathers a lot of appreciation from the netizens as well as from her co-workers for her fitness and amazing dance moves. Actor Ranveer Singh on the first episode of Koffee with Karan Season 7 stated, "Katrina Kaif is the best dancer in the industry". As the Raajneeti actor rings in her 39th Birthday today, take a look at some of her breathtaking dance performances.
1. Sheila Ki Jawani - Tees Maar Khan
Released in the year 2010, 'Sheila Ki Jawani' stays one of the most iconic songs of Katrina's career. The song featured the 'Fitoor' actor alongside Akshay Kumar. Choreographed by Farah Khan, the song gathered positive feedback from the netizens. Katrina raises the temperature with her extremely hot looks and enticing dance moves. On YouTube, the song has been seen over 215 million times.
2. Chikni Chameli - Agneepath
The rustic-item number from Hrithik Roshan and Sanjay Dutt starrer film Agneepath featured Katrina in her super-sexy avatar and her hook-step in the song has been recreated by many celebrities on various occasions. Released in the year 2012, the song was applauded by the audience and the critics. On YouTube, the song has been seen over 280 million times.
3. Kamli - Dhoom: 3
The super-hot item track from the third installment of the Dhoom franchise featured Katrina dancing with some contemporary and edgy moves in front of Aamir Khan's character in the film. Choreographed by Vaibhavi Merchant, the song was a blockbuster hit and has been seen over 442 million times on YouTube.
4. Kaala Chashma - Baar Baar Dekho
Released in the year 2016, the song is still considered one of the best party anthems. The recreated version by rapper Baadshah featured the 'Jagga Jasoos' actor alongside Sidharth Malhotra. Katrina's jaw-dropping looks with her raunchy dance moves gathered all the eyeballs. With over 1.2 billion views on YouTube, the song remains Katrina's most viewed song of her career.
5. Tip Tip Barsa Paani - Sooryavanshi
The Ek Tha Tiger actor's sizzling hot chemistry with Akshay Kumar in the song was loved by the audience. The recreated version from Rohit Shetty's 'Sooryavanshi' showcased Katrina in a steaming hot avatar in a wet silver saree. Released in the year 2021, the song has gathered over 320 million views on YouTube.
Meanwhile, talking about her future projects, the 39-year-old actor will be next seen in a horror comedy film Phone Bhoot alongside Siddhant Chaturvedi and Ishaan Khatter, which is slated to release on November 4th, 2022. Apart from that she also has Tiger 3 alongside Salman Khan and Merry Christmas along with south superstar Vijay Sethupathi.
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.