Singing sensation Armaan Malik has made a huge impact on music and delivered songs that have won the hearts of fans around the world. This includes superfan Bhagyashree Baruah from Guwahati in Assam, India, who goes that one step extra for her idol.
Eastern Eye caught up with Bhagyashree to find out more.
What first connected you to Armaan Malik?
I saw him first time in a YouTube video. I remember seeing his interview in 2013, where he talked about music and his journey. I really loved it. After that, I searched about him on Google and started adoring him.
What made you become Armaan’s super fan?
His songs, humbleness, kindness, love for us and everything else made me become his super fan.
Tell us about something super you have done for Armaan?
Recently, we 16 girls made a video wishing him well for his new journey as a coach on The Voice India. He loved our work a lot. I am happy that we did it and because of us he was smiling.
What has been your most memorable moment?
The day he followed me on Twitter on March 28, 2017. Then on February 24 and 25 last year, I met him and attended his live concert.
What is the thing you most love about Armaan?
He is so amazing, kind, sweet, humble and beautiful, both inside and out.
Which quality in Armaan do you most relate to?
Singing, of course. He is a singer and I can sing too.
What is your favourite work Armaan has done?
He has done so much for his Armaanians. He surprises and inspires his fans on a regular basis. Recently, he joined Priyanka Chopra for the #SocialForGood cause. I think this is the most amazing work Armaan has done. He shared with us his own experiences about bullying in school and how to get over from this? He makes me so proud.
Why do you love being a super fan?
I love being a super fan of Armaan and the feeling is awesome. This is the best thing that has ever happened to me. He deserves the whole world and that is why I will keep supporting him till my last breath. I will be his #Armaanian till the end.
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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.