No matter how stricter rules and regulations governments introduce, checking piracy completely is still a distant dream. A number of people all across the globe pirate films and TV shows to save some bucks.
According to one study, people view pirated videos as much as 230 billion times per year. It is also quite interesting to find out what films and TV shows people are pirating most.
USwitch recently looked into it, collating “the most common international Google search volumes of popular pirating terms to determine the most pirated video games, TV shows, films, and software.” And you will be surprised to know the results? Game of Thrones has emerged as the most pirated show of 2022.
Three years after its original airing, the eighth and final season of the controversial but globally popular series Game of Thrones is the most pirated show of 2022. Many fans expressed disappointment when the show concluded its run in 2019. Check out the list containing the most pirated shows of 2022:
Most pirated TV shows of 2022
- Game of Thrones
- Euphoria
- Friends
- Family Guy
- Attack on Titan
- Chicago Fire
- Peaky Blinders
- The Office
- The Walking Dead
- Breaking Bad
- Ted Lasso
- Modern Famly
- Elite
- Grey’s Anatomy
- Vikings
Game of Thrones has regularly topped the list of most pirated shows when it was on, and it’s interesting to see it still going so strong. Fans are now waiting for the upcoming Game of Thrones prequel series House of the Dragon.
Most pirated movies of 2022
- Spider-Man: No Way Home
- Avengers: Endgame
- Interstellar
- Avengers: Infinity War
- Star Wars
- Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse
- M
- Joker
- The Dark Knight
- Good Will Hunting
- Pulp Fiction
- The Matrix
- Spirited Away
- The Godfather
- Inception
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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.