By: Mohnish Singh
After the runaway success of Super 30 (2019) and War (2019), fans thought that Hrithik Roshan would give his nod to at least a few films. However, the superstar did not show any haste and kept waiting for the right project to come his way. Looks like Junior Roshan has finally found the script which qualifies to be the silver jubilee film of his career.
According to reports, Hrithik Roshan has agreed to star in the Hindi remake of the super hit Tamil film Vikram Vedha (2017), which originally starred R Madhavan and Vijay Sethupathi in lead roles.
While Roshan will play the villainous character which Vijay Sethupathi played in the original, Saif Ali Khan will step into the shoes of R Madhavan. Earlier, Mr. Perfectionist Aamir Khan was set to play the antagonist in the remake. However, he walked out of the remake later. Pushkar – Gayatri, who helmed the original film, will call the shots for the remake as well.
“Hrithik Roshan has been in talks for the film for a couple of months and he has finally agreed on doing the film. In fact, Hrithik was in talks for the film even before they reached out to Aamir. However, things did not materialise back then. But as they say, it is life coming full circle now, and the film is back in Hrithik’s kitty,” a source in the know tells an online publication.
Before commencing the first schedule of the Vikram Vedha remake, Roshan will wrap up his digital debut, Night Manager for Disney+ Hotstar. “He is all excited to play two diametrically different characters – one stylish and the other a raw rustic gangster in 2021. This has always been his style of working by jumping from one extreme to the other,” the source signs off.
In addition to the official remake of Vikram Vedha and his digital debut, Hrithik Roshan is committed to his father Rakesh Roshan’s ambitious project Krrish 4. Buzz has it that the superstar is also in talks for Siddharth Anand for Fighters and War 2.
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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.