Elnaaz Norouzi started her journey as an actor with Netflix’s Sacred Games. She was later featured in a couple of projects, and currently, the actress is busy garnering praises for her performance in Sony LIV’s series Chutzpah.
We recently interacted with Elnaaz and when we asked her if she has a list of directors and actors she wants to work with, the actress said, “Director yes, Sriram Raghavan ji. I love thrillers and I always wanted to do a thriller. I got to do a thriller this year which is Sangeen with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Jaydeep sir (Chopra). But, the director I would love to work with is Sriram Raghavan sir.”
“Actors, I think Hrithik Roshan is someone I would really love to work with. I really wanted to work with Aditya Roy Kapur and that happened this year. I did a song in his film OM: The Battle Within which hopefully should come out soon if theatres open at any point. And there are many more, I would actually love to work with everybody. There’s so much you can learn from different directors and different actors. It’s a pleasure working with anyone because it has always been a dream of mine to work in Bollywood. So, whoever I get to work with is just a bonus,” she added.
When asked Elnaaz about her upcoming projects, the actress said, “Well, there are two really big announcements that are yet to come. I wish that we could already speak about it, but unfortunately, I can’t tell you much about it, but I can tell you that they are two super exciting projects.”
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.