Karisma Kapoor is back in the reckoning once again. After staying away from light, camera and action for almost eight long years, the diva made her acting comeback with the much-talked-about ALTBalaji webseries Mentalhood (2020).
Produced by content czarina Ekta Kapoor, the webseries has received overwhelming response from viewers and is still attracting a huge chunk of the audience. With a superhit webseries already in her kitty, Karisma Kapoor has been receiving a slew of new web projects ever since the grand premiere of Mentalhood. However, the actress seems in no hurry and is taking her time before greenlighting her next project.
“Right from the time her show was announced, she has been given many offers. The web is a different medium from cinema and not only offers scope for women as lead actresses but also moves beyond the song and dance routine,” a source in the know informs a popular publication.
The source goes on to add that the actress has around seven offers on her platter at the moment. “Lolo has around seven offers for shows, but she has not really agreed to any of them. The lockdown is in place at the moment and she has enough time to sit and introspect on what she wants to do next,” the source says in conclusion.
The success of Mentalhood has proved that Karisma Kapoor’s popularity has not contracted even a bit over the years. She still has her loyal audience that wants to see her more before cameras. We hope that she announces her next project soon. It will be great if she picks up some films also as some of her fans want to see her sizzle the silver screen once again.
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.