After a long time, actress Kangana Ranaut was spotted at a Bollywood party, but it looks like her presence did not go down well with a section of users on social media who trolled the four-time National Film Award-winning actress to no end.
Ranaut, who was last seen in Dhaakad (2022), one of the biggest flops of Hindi cinema, attended superstar Salman Khan’s brother-in-law Aayush Sharma's birthday party. For the occasion, she chose to wear a bright red sleeveless dress with a knee-length hemline. The figure-hugging outfit accentuated her frame and the actress looked gorgeous.
However, her presence at the party irked netizens because she has time and again called Bollywood ‘Bullywood’. So, when they found out that she attended Aayush Sharma’s birthday bash, they started trolling her on social media. Sharma is the brother-in-law of Salman Khan, who belongs to one of the most prestigious showbiz families.
Commenting on Ranaut’s presence at the party, one user wrote on social media, “Btmeez ldki.”
Another commented, “Nobody invites her. Someone has invited her for the first time. Who is that stupid?”
“Where are andh-bhakts now? Your Jhansi ki rani is attending a nepotism birthday bash,” another commented.
Ranaut was also trolled when she attended Aayush Sharma and Arpita Khan’s Eid party on May 3, 2022. Deepika Padukone, Ranveer Singh, Sidharth Malhotra, Kiara Advani, Ritesh Deshmukh, Genelia Deshmukh, Shehnaaz Gill, Sushmita Sen, Karan Johar, and many other A-listers of B-town were also in attendance at the party, but it was Kangana's presence that irked the netizens because she is often seen making fun of Bollywood and several leading actors of the industry for their lifestyle and now she attended one of their parties.
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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.