According to reports, Shahid Kapoor has been approached to topline the Hindi remake of upcoming Tamil film Soorarai Pottr (2020). Helmed by well-known South Indian filmmaker Sudha Kongara, the action drama features Tamil superstar Suriya in the lead role. Based on the life of Air Deccan founder and pioneer of low-cost aviation in India, GR Gopinath, Soorarai Pottr is one of the hugely anticipated Tamil movies of the year.
Apart from playing the male lead, Suriya is also the co-producer of the movie. Though the film is still at the production stage, rumours have been doing the rounds that producers Suriya and Guneet Monga are contemplating rolling out a Hindi remake as well. Reportedly, the duo has approached Shahid Kapoor to play the lead in the remake.
"The film was always supposed to be made in multiple languages. Shahid enjoyed a mammoth hit in Kabir Singh (2020) last year, which was the Hindi adaptation of the Telugu blockbuster Arjun Reddy (2017). So, he was the first choice of the makers. The actor is currently going through the script. After the leading man is locked, the team will zero in on the principal cast,” a source close to the development informs a tabloid.
Shahid Kapoor is presently busy with his next offering Jersey, which is again an official remake of superhit Telugu sports drama of the same name. If he agrees to star in the remake of Soorarai Pottr, it will be his third South remake in a row after Kabir Singh and Jersey. Jersey, directed by Gowtham Tinnanuri, stars Kapoor as a cricketer essayed by Nani in the original version.
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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.