While several actors are yet to resume work after several states across India announced a slew of relaxations in coronavirus-induced restrictions, Pooja Hegde never wasted time in reporting to work. The actress is currently committed to several high-profile films. And since she is doing projects in different languages, she has been travelling from one city to another to honour her work commitment.
Hegde is presently busy wrapping up the last leg of the shoot for Most Eligible Bachelor and Radhe Shyam. If reports are to be believed, she will join the sets of her Tamil film Beast on August 1. The film stars Vijay as the male lead.
“Pooja has been really busy going from a set to set since the lockdown eased. She has been shooting in Hyderabad for Most Eligible Bachelor and Radhe Shyam this past week. She will go back home to Mumbai tonight, for a day and then head out to Chennai to start the shoot of Beast from the 1st of August,” a source close to the actress informs an Indian publication.
Looking at her line-up of films, one can say she is going to create a massive ripple in showbiz in months to come as most of her upcoming films features superstars of Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi cinema.
In Beast, she has been paired opposite Vijay. Radhe Shyam, on the other hand, has Prabhas playing her love interest. The Telugu film Acharya will see her opposite Ram Charan. The actress also stars in Rohit Shetty’s next directorial Cirkus with Ranveer Singh. Not stopping just there, Hegde is also looking forward to sharing the screen space with none other than Bollywood superstar Salman Khan in Sajid Nadiadwala’s much-awaited production Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali.
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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.