Bollywood stars Ranbir Kapoor and Alia Bhatt, who have been dating each other for a couple of years now, are set to tie the nuptial knot on April 14. While the couple has been keeping mum about their wedding all this while, Kapoor’s mother Neetu Kapoor on Wednesday confirmed that the wedding is indeed happening.
While leaving the mehendi ceremony on Wednesday evening, the veteran actress stopped for a while for the paparazzi. She was accompanied by her daughter Riddhima Kapoor Sahni. When prodded, again and again, Neetu Kapoor finally relented and said, “What should I say about her? She is the best. God bless them, really!"
“She is very cute. She is like a doll,” Riddhima added.
Both Neetu and Riddhima confirmed that the wedding will take place tomorrow April 14. Ranbir and Alia will take the seven rounds of the ceremonial fire at their ancestral home, Vaastu. The marriage procession will start from Krishna Raj bungalow and go to Ranbir’s ancestral home.
Meanwhile, the wedding festivities began on April 13 and will conclude on April 17. If reports are to be believed, both actors will resume work right after their wedding. While Alia will join the sets of Karan Johar’s Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani, Ranbir will wrap up Luv Ranjan’s next before moving on to commence work on Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal.
The couple will also be seen on the big screen together in Dharma Productions’ fantasy adventure drama Brahmastra, directed by Ayan Mukerji. The big-ticket film is set to enter cinemas on September 9, 2022.
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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.