Sehban Azim, who is currently playing the role of Yash in Bepannaah, has cut down oodles of weight for the show. Talking about his transformation, Sehban said to a leading Indian entertainment portal, "Yes I lost a weight of 8kgs. Before Thapki, I started working on my body with an aim to get bulky, but eventually, I started looking chubby on-screen, which was not something I aimed for. Hence, post that, I decided to get leaner."
Sehban is rumoured to have been in a relationship with Jennifer Winget. Talking about it, he said, "I know Jennifer since last eight years. We both are happily single and want to stay that way right now. The idea is to love yourself first and then to love anyone else. That's because if you don't love yourself you can't love anyone else also. This is the whole idea of life, and we are trying to figure that out."
"After knowing Jennie for so many years, I find her to be a very strong girl and I respect her for everything. As friends we share a lot of things like taking advice from each other, fighting at times on small things, but we've always been very good friends and that’s how we want to keep it. Rather than twisting the situations for us, it’s better to stick to friendship only," added Sehban.
Adding further, the actor said, "The relationship absolutely gets ruined once we turn friendship into a relationship. I’ve been into relationships before and eventually what happens is that you get too much into each other and then it spoils everything. I don’t understand relationships anymore as I always had bad experiences. I would rather say, all the experiences have taught me a lot about life. Moreover, I am in touch with all my exes and we are very good friends too, which my friends find weird."
Bepannaah is garnering positive response from the audience.
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.