By Murtuza Iqbal
From the 80s to early 2000, Kavita Krishnamurthy ruled the silver screens with her wonderful voice. She has sung more than 25000 songs in 16 different languages and has won multiple awards including Padma Shri in the year 2005.
Today, Kavita Krishnamurthy celebrates her 63rd birthday, so let’s look at the list of top five songs of the veteran singer…
Hawa Hawai
The first song on the list has to be Hawa Hawai from Mr. India. Composed by Laxmikant-Pyarelal and sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy, it is undoubtedly one of the most popular songs of the singer. Kavita Krishnamurthy got the perfect entertainment factor in the song with her voice.
Na Jaane Kahan Se
Kavita Krishnamurthy’s voice surely suited Sridevi. We have one more song on the list featuring Sridevi and sung by Kavita Krishnamurthy. Na Jaane Kahan Se Aayi Hai from the movie Chaalbaaz was surely one of the most enjoyable tracks sung by Krishnamurthy.
Mera Piya Ghar Aaya
Yaraana released in 1995, but even after 26 years, we still enjoy listening to the song Mera Piya Ghar Aaya from the movie. It is one of the most iconic songs of Madhuri Dixit and Kavita Krishnamurthy did justice to the track with her wonderful song.
Nimbooda
Nimbooda is remembered for Saroj Khan’s amazing choreography and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan’s fantastic dance moves. But, we cannot ignore that Kavita Krishnamurthy sang the track amazingly, and we surely can’t imagine anyone else singing the hook phrase with so much fun.
Dola Re Dola
Last on the list we have Dola Re Dola from Devdas. The song was a perfect package with fantastic music composed by Ismail Darbar, and melodious voices of Kavita Krishnamurthy and Shreya Ghoshal. Both the singers also won Filmfare Award for Best Female Playback Singer.
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.