Himesh Reshammiya kickstarted his musical career with Salman Khan starrer Pyaar Kiya To Darna Kya. He has composed songs for many Salman Khan’s films like Bandhan, Hello Brother, Dulhan Hum Le Jayenge, Kahin Pyaar Na Ho Jaaye, Tere Naam, Maine Pyaar Kyun Kiya, Kick, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo and others.
Now, Himesh and Salman have once again collaborated for the upcoming movie Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. We recently met Himesh and asked him what to expect from the song as whenever he has collaborated with Salman Khan the songs have been a chartbuster. To which Himesh said, “I hope that the song is accepted in the same way (like their previous songs) because there’s a lot of pressure. Salman bhai is such a big superstar, so the song with him will be a blockbuster. It has turned out to be very good and I am very happy about it. We all are 100 percent sure, it will be good.”
Further talking about his next movie as an actor, Happy Hardy And Heer, Himesh stated, “I am very happy that Salman bhai has liked the trailer of my film (Happy Hardy And Heer). It is releasing on 31st Jan. Amit ji (Amitabh Bachchan) has also liked it. We haven’t seen such a love story in a long time and there are a lot of concept-based films. Ayushmann Khurrana is doing some outstanding hit films. So, on 31st Jan, if you want to watch a good love story with a beautiful progressive message and a journey into a woman’s heart, with good music and good locations, you will find Happy Hardy And Heer very interesting.”
“I hope I get some great reviews from the critics or else I will try to win their hearts once again. But I hope they are on my side this time because I am very positive and I hope they pick up a green pen for me this time because we have done a lot of hard work,” he added.
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.