Starring Salman Khan in the lead role, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai is one of the most awaited films of 2020. After Dabangg 3 (2019), Khan will be seen essaying the role of a cop once again in his forthcoming offering.
According to the latest media reports, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai will have three villains, to be played by Randeep Hooda, Gautam Gulati and new actor Sang Hae. Salman Khan will have several on-screen fight scenes with all the three actors.
Hooda is collaborating with Salman Khan after Yash Raj Films’ Sultan (2016), a sports drama which went on to emerge as one of the highest grossing films of the year. While Sultan featured him in the role of a trainer, Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai has him in a villainous avatar.
Popular television actor and former Bigg Boss winner Gautam Gulati and Sang Hae are working with the superstar for the first time. If all works well for the two actors, it should not come as a surprise if Khan goes on to collaborate with them again in future projects.
Aside from Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, Salman Khan also has Sajid Nadiadwala’s Kabhi Eid Kabhi Diwali in his pocket. The film is expected to hit the shooting floor in the second half of the year. Buzz has it that the superstar is also in talks with Yash Raj Films’ head honcho Aditya Chopra for the next instalment of the Tiger franchise after Ek Tha Tiger (2012) and Tiger Zinda Hai (2017).
Radhe: Your Most Wanted Bhai, also starring Disha Patani and Jackie Shroff in important roles, is scheduled to release on Eid 2020. However, if the Coronavirus outbreak does not subside, the makers may decide to postpone the release date of the film.
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.