Actor Kunal Kemmu on Thursday announced that he has started shooting for the third season of his successful crime thriller series Abhay. The show, directed by Ken Ghosh, features the actor in the title role of an investigative officer. Abhay is a ZEE5 Original that has dropped two seasons so far.
Kemmu, who was last seen in Lootcase (2020) on Disney+ Hotstar, took to Instagram and posted an announcement poster of the series. “And it begins... again! Abhay 3 @zee5premium @kenghosh19 @zeestudiosofficial. Shoot begins,” the 38-year-old actor wrote in the caption.
Alongside the note, Kemmu posted a picture of the show's clapperboard. The image also features a sleek shiny metallic gun.
Ghosh shared another poster of the show, writing that Abhay 3 will be “dark, crazy, twisted, and evil.”
Produced by BP Singh, Abhay 3 also features Nidhi Singh and Asha Negi in principal characters. The first season of Abhay was released in 2019 and marked the digital debut of Kemmu. It received a great response from critics and audiences alike. The second season started streaming in 2020 and managed to replicate the success of its predecessor. The previous seasons of the ZEE5 show also featured Ram Kapoor and Chunky Pandey in prominent roles.
Kunal Kemmu started his acting career as a child artist. He made his debut in a leading role with Mohit Suri’s 2005 film Kalyug. The actor is known for delivering memorable performances in several films such as Go Goa Gone (2013), Malang (2020), Lootcase (2020) and the Golmaal series.
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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.