By: Mohnish Singh
After taking an inordinate amount of time in production, Remo D'Souza Entertainment and T-Series Films’ Time To Dance is finally set to see the light of day. Produced by Bhushan Kumar and Lizelle D’Souza, the dance film has set March 12, 2021, for its direct-to-digital release on Netflix.
Time To Dance, which was announced in 2018, stars Sooraj Pancholi and Isabelle Kaif in lead roles. The film provides a launch-pad to Isabelle Kaif who is the younger sister of successful Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif.
Along with the announcement, the makers also shared two posters, giving a glimpse of Pancholi and Kaif’s characters in the movie. The posters leave no room for any guesses that the upcoming film revolves around a dance competition as there is a trophy kept in the background. Both actors look stunning in the posters. The caption reads, “When life is put to the test, it is time to dance.”
Apart from Isabelle Kaif, Time To Dance also marks choreographer-turned-director Stanley D’Costa’s directorial debut in Bollywood. D’Costa has earlier assisted choreographer-turned-filmmaker Remo D’Souza.
Apart from Time To Dance, Kaif has also signed on to topline Suswagatam Khushaamadeed, co-starring Pulkit Samrat. The film is said to be a social entertainer with an underlying message of social harmony. The model-turned-actor shared a picture on Instagram to announce the project earlier this year. The shoot for the upcoming film is going on in full swing.
The newcomer will also be seen opposite Aayush Sharma in Salman Khan’s production Kwatha. The film, directed by Karan Lalit Butani, was set to release in 2020, but could not enter cinemas due to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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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.