Actor Amitabh Bachchan, on Saturday, showered praises on his son Abhishek Bachchan for all of his achievements.
Taking to Instagram, Amitabh shared a video, which he captioned, "My son .. my pride .. so so proud of your achievements .. silently without any noise, you made the loudest noise!!"
In the video, Amitabh shared some clips from an award function, from the film Sarkar Raj and a few videos of the Guru actor cheering for his team 'Jaipur Pink Panthers'.
Soon after he shared the picture, fans flooded the comment section with red heart emoticons and showered praises on the Ludo actor.
"Abhishek is far better actor than a lot! Underrated he is a gem," a user wrote.
Actor Namish Chakraborty commented, "He is an underrated gem of an actor."
Another fan commented, "Thisss...is bigger than any award.. appreciation from the father is far bigger than any outside validation...I love how you appreciate and acknowledge your son Sir ..God bless you both."
"Speechless unconditional love respect care," a fan wrote.
Abhishek's team 'Jaipur Pink Panthers' was declared 'club of the year' at the Indian Sports Honours on Thursday.
Abhishek made his Bollywood debut with Refugee in 2000 and since then has never shied away from shedding his vanity to take up challenging roles which push him out of his comfort zone. Be it Guru, Paa, Bunty Aur Babli, or Dasvi, or the series, 'Breathe: Into the Shadows', Abhishek has played many brilliant characters on screen that have managed to leave an imprint on the viewers and critics.
He will be seen in a special appearance in Ajay Devgn's directorial Bholaa, which will hit theatres on March 30.
Amitabh, on the other hand, will be next seen in the upcoming pan-India film Project K'and in Ribhu Dasgupta's next courtroom drama Section 84.
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.