Ranveer Singh completes a decade in the industry this year. He has proved his mettle as an actor and as a star. The actor has a huge fan following and is mainly known for his enthusiasm and antics.
Today, Ranveer celebrates his 35th birthday, so let’s look at the list of his top five performances…
Band Baaja Baaraat
Ranveer Singh made his Bollywood debut with the film Band Baaja Baaraat in 2010. In the first film itself, he proved his mettle as an actor and gave an amazing performance. He won Filmfare Best Debut Award for his performance in the movie.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela
After Band Baaja Baaraat, Ranveer starred in Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl and Lootera, but both the films didn’t do any wonders for his career. However, it was 2013 release Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali that gave Ranveer’s career boost and made him a star. The actor’s performance was appreciated a lot in the film.
Bajirao Mastani
In 2015, Ranveer once again collaborated with Sanjay Leela Bhansali in the film Bajirao Mastani. The movie was a blockbuster at the box office and Ranveer gave one of the best performances of his career in the movie. He received the Filmfare Best Actor Award for it.
Padmaavat
We thought that Bajirao Mastani would remain his career’s best performance, but when Ranveer collaborated with SLB for the third time in Padmaavat, he once again gave a mind-blowing performance in it. As Khilji, Ranveer was menacing and we don’t think that any other actor could have done justice to the role. Well, for his performance in the film, Ranveer won Filmfare Critics Award for Best Actor.
Gully Boy
In 2015, Ranveer had teamed up with director Zoya Akhtar for the film, Dil Dhadakne Do. In 2019, he collaborated once again with the director and gave a hit like Gully Boy. It was a role that was completely opposite of Ranveer’s image, but he pulled it off amazingly and won the Filmfare Best Actor award for 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.