Yoga is known across the globe for soothing one's mind and body. And while many practice Yoga regularly, Bollywood actors are no less. As the world celebrates the International Day of Yoga on June 21, take a look at 7 celebrities who swear by Yoga to stay fit and healthy:
1. Kareena Kapoor Khan
Kareena is a fitness enthusiast and is often snapped donning activewear. The actor who once had the reputation of doing 101 'Surya namaskars' every day continues to preach about Yoga and its benefits. Kareen often posts pictures on her Instagram doing various yoga asanas.
2. Malaika Arora
Malaika often shares videos and pictures of her doing yoga on her social media to motivate fans to roll out their yoga mat. Malaika often impresses fans with her toned physique and fitness regimes and the actor gives full credit to Yoga for it! She is very passionate about preaching its benefits and also has a Yoga Studio in Mumbai.
3. Sara Ali Khan
Sara thinks that Yoga is the most ingenious way to stay fit. Like many other Bollywood celebrities, Sara also loves practising yoga. Sara, who now has one of the fittest bodies in the industry used to weigh 96 kilos once. She has been speaking about the benefits of Yoga at a lot of places and continues to practice it regularly.
4. Rakul Preet Singh
Rakul often shares snippets of her fitness diaries on Instagram and her pictures are proof of how much the actress loves doing Yoga. She has been training with celebrity yoga trainer Anshuka Parwani who is known for training several other celebrities like Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ananya Panday.
5. Shilpa Shetty Kundra
The timeless beauty attributes Yoga to her glowing skin and toned body. A yoga aficionado, Shilpa keeps sharing her Yoga routine through videos on Instagram. Shilpa has also developed a holistic health application that offers Yoga and fitness programs.
6. Dia Mirza
Apart from being an advocate for sustainable living, Dia Mirza practices Yoga regularly to maintain holistic wellness. Dia believes in aligning the body with the mind and looking for calm in the bustling chaos of city life by practicing yoga and meditation.
7. Mira Kapoor
Known for giving one of the best tips on living healthy and adopting Ayurveda in daily life, Mira Kapoor swears by yoga to maintain fitness. She has, in the past, conducted virtual yoga workshops and continues to share tips and tricks to live a healthy life.
Bollywood celebrities love doing yoga and these posts are proof of the same. Yoga helps in developing inner awareness and eases mental tension. It's safe to say that amidst so much happening around the world, the need to stay healthy and positive is evidently important and Yoga could easily be the answer to it.
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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.