It has been more than two months since Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead at his apartment in Mumbai, but his diehard fans are still finding it tough to come to terms with his sad demise. Ever since his death, his fans have been demanding a fair inquiry to establish what led him to take the drastic step. After much uproar, the case has now been transferred to CBI.
In addition to a fair inquiry, Rajput’s fans have also been demanding a complete change in the way Bollywood works and treats outsiders. After completely rejecting the trailer of Alia Bhatt’s Sadak 2 by making it the second-most disliked video of all-time on YouTube, it seems their next target is Salman Khan.
Khan is under fire by the late actor’s fans who are making calls to boycott The Kapil Sharma Show. For the uninitiated, the popular stand-up comedy show is produced by the superstar for Sony Entertainment Television.
On Monday, a Facebook group named ‘Justice For Sushant Singh Rajput #SSR’, with a following of 91,000 members, shared the following post, “Dear members, totally boycott The Kapil Sharma Show.”
The group shared the following post, “Dear SSR’s family, please be aware that Salman Khan is a co-producer of The Kapil Sharma Show. We have completely boycotted him from everywhere, not just his movies, but also from every angle. So, let’s boycott The Kapil Sharma Show from now onwards. Full-on Boycott!”
Salman Khan is among several Bollywood celebrating who have been facing the wrath of SSR fans after his death on 14th June. He has been accused of hypocrisy and bullying. The question of nepotism has been brought up a number of times in the past, but it hardly gained the kind of traction it is gaining now.
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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.