By: Mohnish Singh
Saumya Tandon has congratulated the entire team of her last show Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain for successfully clocking 1400 episodes. The actress, who played the lead character of Anita Vibhuti Narayan on BGPH, bid adieu to the show in the month of August.
On the occasion of completing 1400 episodes, the makers of Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain had sent a cake to Tandon. The actress made a beautiful video with the cake and congratulated the makers and the entire cast and crew of the show for achieving the milestone.
“I want to congratulate the show for completing 1400 episodes. This a great achievement. This is just the beginning. There are going to be many more episodes which will come to entertain the audience and ones which they will love. My good wishes are always with the show and the team,” Tandon says in the video.
She goes on to add, “I want to thank the channel and the makers for sending me this cake. I was with the show for 5 years although I am not part of them, they still remembered me. This show will always be special to me. I am sure the show is special to everyone else as well.”
Bhabiji Ghar Par Hain, which hit the airwaves on 2nd March, 2015, is one of the top-rated shows on &TV. Produced by Binaifer Kohli under the banner of Edit II Productions, the sitcom also features experienced actors Aasif Sheikh, Rohitash Gaud, and Shubhangi Atre in lead characters.
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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.