Last seen in Netflix’s The Girl On The Train (2021), actress Kirti Kulhari is now looking forward to the release of her next film Shaadisthan. The actress on Wednesday announced that her film is set to have a digital release on leading streaming media giant Disney+ Hotstar.
The announcement was accompanied by a poster featuring her protagonist, Sasha. Describing her as the “coolest” and “most sorted,” the actress wrote on her Instagram handle, “Meet Sasha, the coolest and the most sorted person I have ever met in my life, on-screen and off-screen. She is cool as a cucumber and hot as fire. She is an artist all the way and a human all the way.”
In the poster, Kulhari looks cool and casual in a red checkered shirt over a white tee teamed with ripped blue denims. A vehicle with ‘Artist’ written on its back can be seen in the backdrop.
The description suggests that Shaadisthan is a light-hearted drama, a departure from Kirti Kulhari’s recent heavy-duty projects like Criminal Justice: Behind Closed Doors (2020) and The Girl on the Train.
Raj Singh Chaudhary has directed the film apart from co-writing the screenplay and dialogues with Kartik Chaudhry and Nishank Verma. Produced by Opticus Inc, Shaadisthan also features Kay Kay Menon, Nivedita Bhattacharya and Rajan Modi in important roles. It premieres on June 11.
In addition to Shaadisthan, Kirti Kulhari has several other interesting projects at various stages of development. She returns to reprise her role in the next season of her hugely popular Amazon Prime Video show, Four More Shots Please! She also headlines Disney+ Hotstar’s upcoming medical thriller series Human, directed by Vipul Amrutlal Shah and Mozez Singh.
Inspired by true events so harrowing that it shook the whole nation, Human is expected to start streaming in the last quarter of 2021.
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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.