With the availability of new content in abundance on every streaming platform, the competition to leave an indelible mark on viewers’ minds and keep them excited about what is next is a goal hard to hit. However, these shows have hit the bull’s eye in captivating the audience’s attention till the very last second and a bit of its credit goes to their showrunners who made sure that the right content reaches the audience in the right way.
Rangita Pritish Nandy | Four More Shots Please
The series is an insight into the lives of four privileged SOBO girls who explore, make mistakes & understand at every step forward. Ambitious Damini Rizvi Roy, courageous Umang Singh, Mature Anjana Menon, and loving Siddhi Patel form a tight-notched friendship at a bar. They are on a journey to celebrate their femalehood and experiment with various aspects of life in love, career, motherhood, and so on. Four women with different upbringings and personalities support each other whatsoever. Apart from this, Nandy has also given deliveries such as Meerabai Not Out and Ugly Aur Pagli, to name a few.
Raj & DK | The Family Man
This made waves on OTT like no other. The two seasonal show has everyone stuck to their spaces to watch till the last second. The well-knit dialogues, shots, expressions, and body language made a mark in the mind of the audience. This duo is the viewers’ favorite for mixing various genres to bring freshly brewed concepts. Some deliveries such as Go Goa Gone, Stree, Shor In The City & more are content pieces you cannot miss.
Karnesh Sharma | Pataal Lok
This has a fanbase of its own. The series is not for the faint heart. Pataal Lok shows the sad but true and bare realities of life in Delhi/NCR. The episodes will make you cringe and smile at the same time. A very well-written thriller/mystery story which keeps you hooked on what’s next. At the most unexpected moment, a scene will whoop you up with excitement & scare you too. Exciting watches of Karnesh also include NH10, Pari, & latest Qala which is being talked about a lot on social media platforms.
Farhan Akhtar | Mirzapur
If you haven't watched the two seasonal Mirzapur, you're literally missing out on a globally hit series. The characters are portrayed really well. It'll leave you guessing what next the character will do or how the show will take a turn. The unexpected twists, moments of laughter, unforgiving gruel murders & much more is what the series is all about. Season 3 is already in the making & the audience is waiting eagerly. More such impeccable deliveries such as KGF, Fukrey which is currently being shot for the third season, and the upcoming Jee Le Zara are content pieces we all look forward to.
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.