Bobby Deol, who was last seen in the superhit multi-starrer Housefull 4 (2019) with Akshay Kumar, Riteish Deshmukh, Kriti Sanon, Pooja Hegde, and Kriti Kharbanda, is the latest actor from the tinsel town of Bollywood, who is set to take a plunge into the digital world.
Yes, you read that absolutely right! Bobby is gearing up to make his OTT debut with an upcoming web series, titled Aashram. Directed by well-known filmmaker Prakash Jha, the web series is slated for its digital premiere on August 28 on MX Player.
The 51-year-old actor took to his Twitter handle to share the premiere date and first-look teaser of the web series. “Here is the first look of Aashram. I am looking forward to seeing it together with you all on August 28, 2020, only on MX Player,” Deol wrote on the micro-blogging site.
Fans are really excited to know that Bobby Deol is also making his debut on OTT with Aashram. Bollywood actors like Abhishek Bachchan and Sushmita Sen have also made their OTT debuts recently and both received great response for their performances in their respective shows.
The additional cast of Aashram includes Chandan Roy Sanyal, Aaditi Pohankar, Darshan Kumaar, and Adhyayan Suman.
In addition to Aashram, Bobby Deol is also awaiting the release of his much-awaited Netflix film Class of 83, produced by Shah Rukh Khan under his production house, Red Chillies Entertainment. On Friday, it was announced that the film will hit Netflix next month. Class of 83 is directed by Atul Sabharwal.
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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.