By: Mohnish Singh
According to reports, Bollywood actress and former beauty pageant winner Dia Mirza is set to marry Mumbai-based entrepreneur Vaibhav Rekhi. The couple will tie the knot on 15th February in a low-key ceremony to be attended only by family members and close friends.
"The wedding will take place in the next two days on February 15th and is going to be a very low-profile function. The rituals and the wedding are going to be an intimate affair and only close family and close friends will be seen in attendance,” a publication reports a source as saying.
Sharing some more beans, another source says, “Dia’s closest friends from Bollywood will attend her wedding. Overall, there will be less than 50 people in attendance, invites for which have already been rolled out. She will get married in a traditional ceremony, but a registrar will also be going to her residence for registering the marriage. There won’t be any sangeet function, but both the families plan to get together before the wedding and spend some quality time.”
As soon as reports of Mirza’s wedding emerged in the media, her name started trending on Twitter. The news came as a complete surprise for many as the actress was never even spotted with Rekhi before. Reportedly, not many people were aware of their relationship. We hear that the preparations for the big day are going on in full swing in Mumbai.
For the uninitiated, Dia Mirza was previously married to Sahil Sangha. They had an intimate wedding in October 2014, after a courtship of several years. In August 2019, Dia Mirza and Sahil Sangha announced their separation in a statement.
The actress was last seen in Anubhav Sinha’s acclaimed film Thappad (2020), also starring Taapsee Pannu. Though she played a brief role in the movie, critics and audiences praised her powerful performance alike. Buzz has it that she will next be seen in Ashishor Solomon’s Telugu action-thriller Wild Dog, alongside Nagarjuna.
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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.