Salman Khan, who completed his much-awaited film Dabangg 3 just a couple of weeks ago, has now started shooting for his next offering Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai. The film is scheduled to hit theatres on Eid 2020. Khan was earlier set to treat his fans with Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Inshallah on Eid 2020, but when that big-ticket project got shelved days before taking off, the superstar announced Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai as its replacement.
Salman Khan took to his social media handle and shared a picture of the team announcing the commencement of the first schedule of the movie. In the picture, Khan is seen alongside Sohail Khan, Disha Patani, Jackie Shroff, Prabhudheva, and Randeep Hooda. The superstar captioned the picture, “And the journey begins.”
The Prem Ratan Dhan Payo (2015) actor will next be seen in Dabangg 3 which is slated to arrive on 20th December. According to reports, he will wrap up the current schedule of Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai in a few weeks and then resume promotions of Dabangg 3.
Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai marks the third collaboration between Salman Khan and Prabhudheva after Wanted (2009) and Dabangg 3. The new project is produced by Sohail Khan & Reel Life Production Private Limited under the banner of Salman Khan Films. The movie is reportedly an official remake of the Korean movie, The Outlaws (2017).
Several people had earlier thought that Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai is going to be an extension of Khan and Prabhudheva’s previous blockbuster Wanted. However, at the trailer launch of Dabangg 3, the actor finally cleared the air. “The name Radhe was actually in Tere Naam and later we used it in Wanted. But this is a completely different film. It has got nothing to do with Wanted," said the superstar.
Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai releases on Eid 2020.
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.