By Murtuza Iqbal
Abhishek Bachchan has been in the industry for more than two decades. He has been a part of many successful films and has proved his mettle as an actor.
Today, the actor celebrates his 45th birthday, so let’s look at the list of top 10 performances of the actor…
Yuva
Abhishek made his debut with Refugee (2000), but it was the 2004 release Yuva that gave his career a boost as his performance in the movie was simply amazing and he even won awards for his performance in it.
Dhoom
In 2004, Abhishek featured in Dhoom as ACP Jai Dixit and gave a very good performance in it. It was his first commercially successful film.
Bunty Aur Babli
One of the most memorable characters of Abhishek has to be Bunty from Bunty Aur Babli. The movie was a super hit at the box office, and Abhishek as Bunty was damn good. We are sure his fans are going to miss him as Bunty in the sequel.
Sarkar
In 2005, Abhishek Bachchan teamed up with Amitabh Bachchan for two movies. After Bunty Aur Babli, the two were seen in Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkar. Abhishek played the role of Shankar Nagre, Subhash Nagre’s (Big B) son in the film, and impressed everyone with his performance in the movie. He even won the Filmfare Best Supporting Actor Award.
Bluffmaster
2005 was surely a great year for Abhishek as he featured in many films, and most of them were hit at the box office. Bluffmaster is one of the best works of Abhishek and it also did well at the box office.
Guru
If we talk about the best performances of Abhishek, the list is clearly incomplete without Guru. In the Mani Ratnam directorial, Abhishek gave one of the best performances of his career.
Dostana
After 2005, Abhishek mainly featured in serious roles, but he then once again moved towards comedy with the 2008 release Dostana. He was simply fantastic in the film, and his comic timing was outstanding in it.
Raavan
Raavan failed to make a mark at the box office, and it received mixed reviews. But, Abhishek was excellent in the titular role, and once again proved his mettle as an actor.
Bol Bachchan
Abhishek grabbed everyone's attention with his performance Bol Bachchan. He made us laugh out loud with his antics in the movie.
Breathe: Into The Shadows
Last on the list, we have Breathe: Into The Shadows. In 2020, Abhishek made his digital debut with the web series Breathe: Into The Shadows and he gave a damn good performance in it.
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.