According to reports, Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has started shooting for his much-talked-about pan-India film in Pune. Directed by successful Tamil filmmaker Atlee Kumar, the untitled film features popular south Indian actress Nayanthara as the female lead.
The makers have reportedly planned a 10-day schedule in Pune. Nayanthara is also part of this schedule. The team will then move to the Film City in Mumbai to kick-start the next schedule.
Buzz has it that south actress Priyamani, who has gained massive popularity among Hindi-speaking audiences also after the great success of The Family Man and His Storyy, will also play a significant role in the upcoming film. She is expected to join SRK and Nayanthara during the ongoing schedule in Pune.
If reports are to be believed, Khan is playing a double role in the film. The makers are planning it as a massive pan-India offering with actors from across the industries joining hands together.
Sanya Malhotra, Sunil Grover, and according to some reports, Rana Daggubati are also part of the ensemble cast. From what we hear, the film will be shot over a period of 6-7 months at multiple locations.
Meanwhile, Shah Rukh Khan will jet off to Europe in October for the last leg of Yash Raj Films’ Pathan with Deepika Padukone and John Abraham. Siddharth Anand is directing the much-awaited thriller. The superstar also has filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani’s next directorial in the pipeline. If all goes well, the untitled film will go before cameras in the first half of 2022.
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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.