ACTOR Sobhita Dhulipala shared on Tuesday (30) that, like fans of Made in Heaven, she is eagerly awaiting the announcement of the show's third season.
The 32-year-old actor, who portrays ambitious wedding planner Tara Khanna in the popular Prime Video series, expressed her anticipation during an event at the Hyundai India Couture Week - 2024.
Produced by Excel Entertainment, Made in Heaven was created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. Its first season premiered in 2019 and was followed up by a second season last year.
Asked if there was any update on the third season, Dhulipala told PTI, "I think you will have to ask the makers. I am also waiting."
The actor was speaking on the sidelines of the ongoing Hyundai India Couture Week - 2024 here.
She walked the ramp for designer Rimzim Dadu on the seventh day of the fashion gala.
Dhulipala wore a white Baroque style-inspired cutout top, encrusted with beads and crystals and a maxi fringe-trimmed skirt embellished with beadwork featuring Dadu's signature metallic wire designs.
Being the designer's muse was an "amazing experience", she said.
"It's amazing because you really get to be a part of someone's canvas in your own little way and it's honestly quite a privilege," she added.
For the actor, also known for the Ponniyin Selvan film franchise and The Night Manager web series, the definition of fashion changes every day.
"Different days, different answers honestly but I do think it can be an expression … Your emotions, nostalgia, so many aspects of your personality and channel it into a look it's a lot of fun," Dhulipala said.
Dadu showcased her collection Stucco at the show, which started with a live violin performance. The stage was decorated with white statues, which sort of came alive when the models started parading down the ramp in intricately designed white attires.
The colour palette also included shades of silver, green, blue, pink and orange.
The women's wear ranged from sarees, lehengas and dresses to evening gowns while the menswear prominently formals and kurtas-pyjamas.
The sarees were uniquely designed with floral motifs. Some geometrical patterns were also featured on the lehenga skirts.
The rest of the collection was rich in embroidery, crystal and beadwork. The central detail of the apparel line was the fringe trim.
This time, Dadu said, she drew inspiration from Baroque architecture.
"It is unlike what I always do. Baroque has been depicted in fashion many times but this time I wanted to take something very traditional but keep it like my own experimental modern twist," she told PTI.
About the materials used, the designer said, "There were signature materials like my steel wires, my metal cords but this time I also kept a lot of traditional zardozi material, which I tried doing my way."
The Hyundai India Couture Week - 2024 will conclude on Wednesday. (PTI)
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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.