By: Mohnish Singh
Kajal Aggarwal and Vishnu Manchu-starrer Mosagallu is set to have a pan-India release on March 19, 2021. The film was originally scheduled to hit screens on 5 June, 2020, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic in India.
Mosagallu is based on the true events of a large-scale technical support scam that shook the Indian IT Industry and conned a whopping $380 million. It has been shot simultaneously in Telugu and English. Additionally, the film will be dubbed in Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi as well. It will be released in Kannada, Tamil, and Hindi as Anu and Arjun and in Malayalam as Arjun and Anu.
Apart from playing the male lead, Vishnu Manchu has also produced Mosagallu under his production house 24 Frames Factory, and in association with AVA Entertainment. It has been made on a humongous budget. Since the film has been creating great buzz among the audience, the makers have decided to release it on a huge scale.
Aside from Kajal Aggarwal and Vishnu Manchu, Mosagallu has several other prominent actors on its star cast, including Suniel Shetty, Ruhi Singh, Navdeep, Naveen Chandra, and Mahima Makwana to name a few. The music of Mosagallu has been composed by Sam CS while Sheldon Chau has cranked the camera. The film has been directed by Jeffrey Gee Chin.
Apart from Mosagallu, Kajal Aggarwal has several other big films on her platter. Some of them include Mumbai Saga, Hey Sinamika, Acharya, Indian 2, Ghosty, and Paris Paris. Her Bollywood film Mumbai Saga, co-starring John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi, is also releasing on March 19, 2021, which means it is set to clash with Mosagallu at the box-office.
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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.